There’s a small, free parking lot where you can park your car.While we visited Falkirk as a day trip between Glasgow and Stirling, you can extend your stay to spend a longer amount of time in town. Rabbie’s Kelpies tour.

There are 27 kilometers of shared pathways, including a 16 mile cycling route that connects the Kelpies, Callander House, and the Falkirk Wheel.

It is one of the most unique Pineapples were considered to be the most exotic fruit in Scotland, and they were first grown there in 1731. Once you’ve admired the architecture of the pineapple itself, wander around the property to the walled garden and surrounding woodland. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7€ and takes 1h 27m.ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh to Falkirk Grahamston every 30 minutes. You can drive to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs from Stirling for the day. After some time to explore the Kelpies, the tour continues to Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle. They’re the largest horse sculptures in the world and an interesting display of public art.Did you know that while visiting the Kelpies, you can also go inside them?

If you don't already have an account, click the button below to create one.Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. The Kelpies Falkirk sculptures are the largest works of art in Scotland, and the largest equine sculptures in the world.. Falkirk tours. You’ll find a flat screen TV with many channels if you choose to unwind and watch a couple of shows at the end of the day.While Stirling is only a short drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, you can easily make it your base for exploring the surrounding regions, too. the Kelpies face masks. It’s really interesting to witness these gigantic horse heads from afar compared to the details up close.While it wasn’t very busy when we traveled to Scotland in April, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.

There’s a seating area with couches and chairs that easily fits four people, as well as a kitchen table for four.

Itinerary. Come along and see the world’s largest pair of equine sculptures! At night, LED lighting illuminates at least 14 kilometers of paths. As you can see, visiting the Kelpies is just one way to enjoy Helix Park.The Kelpies are 11 miles from Stirling, 25 miles from Edinburgh, and 25 miles from Glasgow. LNER also services this route twice daily. The Kelpies are 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures depicting kelpies (shape-shifting water spirits), standing next to a new extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal, and near River Carron, in The Helix, a new parkland project built to connect 16 communities in the Falkirk Council Area, Scotland. The Kelpies The Kelpies are 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures, standing next to a new extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal, and near River Carron, in The Helix, a new parkland project built to connect 16 communities in the Falkirk Council Area, Scotland.

The Kelpies are the largest equine sculptures in the world. If you can manage to visit the Kelpies at night and during the day, go for it! This would also be a peaceful place for a picnic, too!You won’t be able to go inside the Dunmore Pineapple unless you have booked it as your hotel accommodation. The Landmark Trust has restored the property and transformed it into a holiday home. Over 5 million people are visiting the Kelpies each year, and I’m sure that the number will grow as tourism in Scotland continues to grow. A trip to Falkirk is a fabulous idea whether you’re taking day trips from Glasgow or day trips from Edinburgh. The Kelpies are located on the outskirts of Falkirk and the neighbouring town of Grangemouth, around 19 miles from Edinburgh airport and around 35 miles from Glasgow airport.

The decor looks very fresh, clean, and new. It’s likely that the construction of the building took place first, and the 37 foot high pineapple was later added. Rome2rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward. After you drive through the village of Airth, turn left onto the road signposted for the Pineapple. This convenient 4-hour combination bus and walking tour from Glasgow makes it possible to visit both sites with ease. If you’re making the trek between Edinburgh and Stirling or Glasgow and Stirling, make a detour to check out these two iconic attractions.