Forth Valley Tourist Route
- Length
- 43 miles / 69 km
- Location
- Edinburgh – Stirling
Have your camera at the ready as you explore locations such as the Forth Bridge and Antonine Wall, which are both World Heritage Sites, the impressive metalwork of The Kelpies by Andy Scott and the fascinating engineering feat that is The Falkirk Wheel. Wind your way along the Firth of Forth, through West Lothian and into the Forth Valley on this excellent alternative route to Stirling, a city that’s bursting with fascinating history.
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Forth Bridge, South Queensferry
Come and see this iconic railway bridge.
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Blackness Castle
A formidable fortress and star of the small screen.
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Linlithgow Palace
Find out its strong connections with the Stuart dynasty.
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Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway
Hop aboard a vintage train.
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Kinneil Museum and Estate
Explore Roman connections on this historic estate.
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Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre, Grangemouth
A family-friendly reserve.
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The Helix, Falkirk
Have your camera ready for the mighty Kelpies.
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The Falkirk Wheel
Take a canal boat trip on this incredible rotating lift.
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Battle of Bannockburn
Rally the troops for an exciting battle experience.
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Stirling Castle
Discover the splendour of the renaissance palace.