The worlds largest equine sculptures, located on the Forth & Clyde Canal. Standing at 100ft tall and weighing more than 300 tonnes each, the magical Kelpies are a man-made wonder and a feat of engineering. The works of art have become iconic on the landscape, after being modelled on real-life icons of times gone by Clydesdale horses Duke and Baron. The Kelpies represent the lineage of the heavy horse of Scottish industry and economy, pulling the wagons, ploughs, barges and coal ships that shaped the geographical layout of Falkirk.

Stirling Castle ist eine der historisch bedeutendsten Stätten Schottlands und war einst eine beliebte Residenz der Stewart-Könige und -Königinnen. Ritter, Adlige und ausländische Botschafter strömten einst nach Stirling Castle, um seine Pracht mit seinen großartigen Skulpturen und wunderschönen Gärten zu bewundern. Heute können Sie die kostümierten Figuren in den Rollen von Leibwächtern, Hofbeamten, Ehrendamen und Dienern treffen, die Sie in das Leben des 16. Jahrhunderts einführen. Familien können sich in den Palastgewölben vergnügen, wo Kinder Aktivitäten wie das Verkleiden in historischen Kostümen und das Spielen mittelalterlicher Instrumente ausprobieren können. Verpassen Sie nicht eine Führung mit sachkundigem Personal, das die berüchtigten Figuren und die Geschichte des Schlosses in allen Einzelheiten zum Leben erweckt. Weitere Highlights sind die Große Halle, die Chapel Royal, die Schlossausstellung, das Regimentsmuseum, die Great Kitchens, das Tapestry Studio und das nahe gelegene Argyll’s Lodging.

The Westerton Arms is a family run pub and restaurant in the heart of Bridge of Allan which lies in the shadow of The Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle and Stirling Bridge. Offering everything you would expect from a traditional Scottish pub, friendly faces and service along with wood burning stoves for the cold days and outside areas for the sunny ones. The restaurant is renowned locally for good food, using local suppliers and produce where possible and only scotch beef, lamb and pork with fresh fish and vegetables delivered daily. Additionally, their bar boasts a great selection of drinks including Cask Ales, Scottish Beers, Wines, Spirits and Malts.

Loch Lubnaig is a stunning located stretch of freshwater nestling between two striking mountains, Ben Ledi and Benvane to the south-west and Ben Vorlich to the north-east. A bird’s eye view of the loch, reveals how it came by its name, for Lùbnaig means crooked in Gaelic. Stop for some photos of this beautiful Scottish Loch and take a walk along its banks, there is plenty of nature around you so make sure you bring your camera.

No visit to Scotland is complete without a stop and Photos with our famous “Highland Coos” Located next to the Trossachs Woollen Mill you will have the opportunity to meet some coos and feed them, freshly made goodie bags are available in the store for purchase. A great stop for some photos with these incredible Scottish animals, a memory to remember for sure.

Next we make our way to The Royal Burgh of Culross, a town that time has passed by, which lies on the banks of the River Forth. The town centre dates back to the 16th Century. It is the most complete example in Scotland today of a Burgh of the 17th & 18th centuries.