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Stirling Castle and Best of Falkirk Private Shore Ex Edinburgh
South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$928.90
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
Maximise your time ashore and let Macleod Heilan Tours take you on a Scottish adventure through some of the best historical locations in Scotland.
This tour gives you a real flavour of Scotland with a visit to the magnificent Kelpies a huge 100ft steel structure which pays homage to one of Scotland’s most famous mythical beasts along with a visit to other Falkirk gems the Falkirk Wheel & Callander House.
The Falkirk wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world and is a marvel of Scottish engineering giving you a feel for Scotland’s industrial past.
Callendar house is a 14th century estate that has played host to many great historical figures over the centuries, including Mary, Queen of Scots, Cromwell and Bonnie Prince Charlie and more recently being used for filming of the popular tv show Outlander.
The main highlight of the day is a visit to the mighty Stirling Castle which is a real testament to Scotland’s past where many of our most famous battles were fought and won.
This tour gives you a real flavour of Scotland with a visit to the magnificent Kelpies a huge 100ft steel structure which pays homage to one of Scotland’s most famous mythical beasts along with a visit to other Falkirk gems the Falkirk Wheel & Callander House.
The Falkirk wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world and is a marvel of Scottish engineering giving you a feel for Scotland’s industrial past.
Callendar house is a 14th century estate that has played host to many great historical figures over the centuries, including Mary, Queen of Scots, Cromwell and Bonnie Prince Charlie and more recently being used for filming of the popular tv show Outlander.
The main highlight of the day is a visit to the mighty Stirling Castle which is a real testament to Scotland’s past where many of our most famous battles were fought and won.
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Stirling Castle and Best of Falkirk Private Shore Ex Edinburgh
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Exclusive Use of Luxury Minivan
- Bottled Scottish Water
- Local Taxes VAT 20%
- Fuel & Parking
- Experienced English Speaking Driver Guide
- Dual Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Child Seats If Required - Children under 12 please get in touch to find out if this is needed
- Any Other Attraction
- Stirling Castle Adult £17.50 Conc £15.60 Child £11.70 (Advance booking online advised)
- Falkirk Wheel Adult £17.50 Conc £15.50 Child £9.50 (Advance booking required)
- Meals
Meeting point
Your guide will be at the Cruise Port in Greenock for 0815 or at a time that suits the ships timetable waiting to greet you with a big Scottish welcome & holding up an information board with the groups name.
Return details
Your guide will be at the Cruise Port in Greenock for 0815 or at a time that suits the ships timetable waiting to greet you with a big Scottish welcome & holding up an information board with the groups name.
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The Kelpies & The HelixStarting your tour from the port of South Queensferry, your kilted guide will greet you of the ship at Greenock Cruise terminal with a warm Scottish welcome and invite you onboard our luxury mini-van. (Guide will have a name board with the group name) The drive to the Kelpies is just over 30 minutes and your guide will give you stories of Scotland as we travel along the Firth of Forth. Arriving at Kelpies which are monumental 100ft steel structures affectionately known as Baron & Duke you will learn a little bit about Scotland’s Folklore. We will spend around 20-30 minutes here before hopping back into the tour van and onto Callendar House
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Callendar HouseThrough wars, rebellions and the industrial revolution, Callendar House has played host to many great historical figures over the centuries, including Mary, Queen of Scots, Cromwell and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Callendar House dates from the 14th century. It is set in the nationally important historic designed landscape of Callendar Park, which also contains a section of the Antonine Wall World Heritage Site. It was also used as the Sandringham estate in the hot tv show Outlander.
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Falkirk WheelArriving at the Falkirk Wheel a short 10-minute drive from Callendar House we will get the opportunity to ride in the worlds one and only rotating boat lift. This must be booked in advance to ensure there is availability. https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/visit/canals/visit-the-forth-clyde-canal/attractions/the-falkirk-wheel After we can stop for a lunch break which you can decide to have a formal sit-down meal or grab something while on the move onwards to Stirling Castle where we will have the main stop off the day.
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StirlingWe will have the option to have lunch in Stirling or on the road to the Castle.
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Stirling CastleArriving in Stirling you can’t help but notice the castle sitting aloft on top of the volcanic craggy rock. It is one of the largest and most historically and architecturally important castles in Scotland with a tempestuous past. A royal residence for many Kings & Queens it has had its fair share of battles over the last 800 years with the most recent siege taking place in the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion where you can still spot the cannon fire on the castle walls. There is a complimentary official guided tour included with castle entrance fee that starts every 30 minutes on the hour. You can jump in and out of the group tour as you please. (We cannot guide inside the castle) Tickets are advised to be purchased in advance to reduce line times and ensure a seamless entrance. The most up to date prices can be found here: https://tickets.historic-scotland.gov.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=TKTS&c=SCP . Arrival back will be approximately 1630
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Stirling Castle and Best of Falkirk Private Shore Ex Edinburgh
South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$928.90
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!