Destination: Falkirk Council
My first thoughts about the Falkirk Council destination is of the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies. However, as we will discover, there is so much more in this area. For a bonus we will also be looking at North Lanarkshire Council. Through both of these councils we will be able to follow the Antonine Wall that was built by the Romans in the AD 140s.
Starting the Tour through the Destination of Falkirk Council
Between Blackness Castle & Kinneil Museum
Kinneil
- Kinneil Gate Guardian Sculpture
- Kinneil Estate
- Kinneil Museum
- Kinneil House *Tour
- James Watt Cottage
- Kinneil Roman Fortlet (website coming soon)
The Antonine Wall Continues
The Kelpies of Falkirk by Neil Wilks
By Stirling’s hills, where rivers weave,
Two giants rise, their tales to leave.
The Kelpies stand, proud steel and stone,
Guardians of the Forth, forever known.
Their manes cascade in silver light,
A tribute bold to power and might.
Once spirits wild, both dark and free,
Now tamed to grace this land’s decree.
They whisper tales of work and kin,
Of Clydesdales strong and lives within.
Of rivers forged by toil and hand,
Of horses that shaped Scotland’s land.
But still the myth beneath them stirs,
Of water-beasts and eerie murmurs.
A warning lies in every stream,
Beware the Kelpies’ shadowed gleam.
Yet here they rise for all to see,
Symbols of strength and artistry.
By Stirling’s gate, they watch and stand,
The Kelpies, legends of this land.
Helix Park
- Charlotte Dundas Heritage Trail
- The Kelpies and Helix Park Falkirk
- The Horsebox Café & Gift Shop
- The Kelpies by Andy Scott
- Café Shop
- Coffee and Cake
- Centaur Straw Statue
- Helix Park Pavilion
- The Helix
- The Peace Pole – Helix Park
- Transport & Parking:
- The Car Park
- The Helix Car Park
- Falkirk Stadium & Parking
Working Toward the Falkirk Wheel
Finishing the Falkirk Council Destination
Bonus Destination: North Lanarkshire
After looking at Falkirk Council as a travel destination, North Lanarkshire seems small. However, it packs a punch with content! First, the Antonine Wall and Roman history in Scotland continues in this council. Second, there’s another Andy Scott sculpture. Arria isn’t quite as iconic as the Kelpies. To be fair, the Kelpies stand heads and flowing manes above everything! Third… Actually, let’s just dive into the fabulous North Lanarkshire council!
Close to the Castlecary Roman Fort in Falkirk Council:
- World of Wings
- Palacerigg Country Park
- Drumpellier Country Park
- Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life – From the website: “Travelling by car: Please plan ahead and park elsewhere…”
Finishing our destinations of Falkirk Council and North Lanarkshire Council
For me, these destinations have WOW! factor. They have everything from Bronze age architecture to theme parks. I’m grateful for every bit of time that I get to spend in Scotland, yet it seems like it’s not nearly enough. It will be interesting to see just where this Scotland adventure takes me!
A special thanks to to Neil Wilks for graciously allowing me to share his poem: ‘The Kelpies of Falkirk’ and Neil Wilks Photography ‘Kelpies’ image. Also to Pixabay photographers: themightyzor for Pineapple Scotland, spotoftea for Kelpies Scotland, MargaretKebble for Falkirk Wheel Engineering, wenzlerdesigh for Kelpies Sculptures, Maxim7182 for Scotland Blackness Castle.
