Edinburgh Airport 27 min
Midhope Castle (20 min) The exterior of this 15th-century castle on a working farm is featured on the TV series Outlander. The Kelpies (15 min) 30-m.-high steel sculptures of horse heads in a modern park with water features & grassy expanses. The Falkirk Wheel (19 min) Innovative and unique rotating boat lift connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. Five Sisters Zoo (34 min) From meerkats to arctic wolves and woodland bears, in a zoo with a play park and handling sessions. The National Wallace Monument (29 min) Elaborate Victorian stone tower commemorating William Wallace, displaying his 2-handed sword. Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland (25 min) Merchant's residence from the early 17th century, with a garden modeled on the style of the period. Argyll's Lodging (26 min) 17th-century nobleman's home at Stirling Castle featuring trompe l'oeil walls & antique furniture. Dundas Castle (27 min) 15th-century castle with later additions that has been refurbished for private events & weddings. Blackness Castle (22 min) 15th-century fortress noted for its shiplike form & rampart views over the Firth of Forth. Castle Campbell (34 min) Well-preserved, late Medieval tower-house castle with terraced gardens and views of Dollar Glen. Beecraigs Country Park (20 min) Vast area of parkland with herds of red deer and highland cattle, a fishing loch and visitor centre. House Of The Binns (18 min) This grand 17th-century house on scenic parkland displays family portraits, porcelain & antiques. Hopetoun House (32 min) Stately home dating from 17th century, set in a country estate with a deer park and nature trails. The Pineapple (22 min) The Earl of Dunmore's 18th-century summer home, known for its bizarre, pineapple-shaped tower. Callendar House (14 min) 19th-century chateau and medieval tower, with staff in Georgian costume, set in landscaped parkland. |