Places to explore in FalkirkScotland · Central Scotland

The world's only rotating boat lift, linking the Forth & Clyde and Union canals near Falkirk.

Andy Scott's 30-metre steel horse-head sculptures towering over the canal at the Helix, Falkirk.

Heritage steam and diesel railway running along the Forth from Bo'ness, with the Museum of Scottish Railways.

Extravagant 18th-century stone pineapple folly crowning a walled garden in the Dunmore estate near Airth.

350-hectare parkland between Falkirk and Grangemouth built around the Kelpies, with lagoon, trails and play areas.

Scotland's oldest purpose-built cinema (1912) in Bo'ness, restored and still screening films.

Grand French-chateau-style mansion and free museum in Callendar Park, Falkirk, telling the district's story.

Historic house and museum in wooded parkland at Bo'ness, where James Watt worked on his steam engine.

Estate country park near Whitecross with woodland, a farm, and walks above the River Avon.

A coast-to-coast across Scotland's waist, from Helensburgh to the conservationist's birthplace at Dunbar.

215 km · spans 9 counties

Ship-shaped fortress on the Forth shore.

Best-preserved fort on Rome's northern frontier.