The Kelpies, The Falkirk Wheel and the Trossachs National Park Day Tour from Glasgow
This day tour from Glasgow provides a unique opportunity to visit and marvel at these wonders of design and engineering. Combined with a tour to Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most impressive medieval fortresses.
The Kelpies - see them 'live' on our day tour from Glasgow
Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel, Stirling Castle Day Tour from Glasgow Highlights
- The Kelpies
- The Falkirk Wheel
- Stirling Castle
- Doune Castle
- Loch Lomond
The Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel, Stirling Castle Itinerary
On this day tour, we visit the home of the Kelpies, the largest equine horse-head sculptures in the world. These impressive 30-metre high horse-heads expertly designed by Scottish sculptor Andy Scott, hark back to the history and heritage of the working heavy horse pulling barges along the Forth & Clyde Canals. The scale of these sculptures can only be appreciated when standing up close to them. From here it’s a short drive to visit the Falkirk Wheel, an exceptional feat of engineering and the first rotating boat lift in the world, connecting the Forth & Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. We then travel the magnificent Stirling Castle, with the option to visit the castle’s many historic 14th & 15th century buildings including the Great Hall and Royal Palace, before continuing our journey along the scenic back roads of the Trossachs National Park, to your accommodation.
This day tour from Glasgow highlights include:
- The Kelpies – the largest equine sculptors in the world.
- The Falkirk Wheel – the first rotating boat lift in the world.
- Stirling Castle – the magnificent former royal residence of the Stuart monarchs.
- Doune Castle – (photo stop) an impressive 15th century medieval stronghold.
- The Trossachs – beautiful scenic back roads also knowing as the Highlands in miniature. (photo stops)
- Loch Lomond – a lovely scenic spot to end the day.
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