6 Hour Private History and Engineering Tour in Falkirk area
On this tour we will visit the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots - Linlithgow Palace and Blackness Castle both built in the 15th Century and its off to see the…
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Overview
On this tour we will visit the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots - Linlithgow Palace and Blackness Castle both built in the 15th Century and its off to see the magnificent engineering wonders of the 21st Century - The Kelpies Sculptures and The Falkirk Wheel. Very different attractions which make for a fascinating day touring, alongside a delicious lunch in a locals favourite. Photo of Kelpies - credit Steven Straiton Blackness Castle, Blackness, Linlithgow 45 minutes The Kelpies & The Helix,, Falkirk, 30 minutes Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road, Falkirk 1 hour Linlithgow Palace, 45 minutes Lunch will be approx 1 hour and the remaining time is travel time between locations. Meet your guide at Linlithgow Train Station at 9am, which is just a 20 minute direct journey from Edinburgh and be dropped back there at the end of tour approx 3pm. You might want to spend some more time in Linlithgow, browsing in the shops or maybe having dinner at one of the local eateries.
What’s included
- Private transportation
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entry Fee into Blackness Castle £7.50 pp
- Boat Trip on Falkirk Wheel
- Entry Fees Linlithgow Palace £8.00 pp
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