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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.
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Meeting and pickup
We will meet you in the station carpark on the side you disembark the train when coming from the Edinburgh direction.
Itinerary
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1Blackness Castle
Blackness Castle is a formidable 15th Century fortress sitting on the banks of the River Forth and is the filming site in the tv series Outlander as Fort William, the stronghold of the infamous Black Jack Randall. It was also used in the Outlaw King and Mary Queen of Scots movies.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2The Kelpies & The Helix
These 30m high horses are the tallest equine sculptures in the world! Baron and Duke have truly won a place in locals & visitors hearts since they were completed in 2013.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The world's one and only rotating boat lift. A marvel of engineering and Scottish Canals' flagship destination, The Falkirk Wheel. Connecting the Forth & Clyde Canal with the Union Canal in a half-turn that takes only five minutes!
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4Linlithgow Palace
You will have the opportunity to see Linlithgow Palace, Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and Outlander filming site for Wentworth Prison.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We will stop for lunch and total travel time is approx 2 hours
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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