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Visit Falkirk for info about tourist attractions, events & things to do in Falkirk & the surrounding area. Some background to the Falkirk area.

Welcome to the Visit Falkirk Tourist Information page. The VisitFalkirk initiative has been developed to promote the Falkirk area to visitors in order to achieve economic growth through tourism. This includes the promotion of Falkirk areas main tourist attractions, major events & festivals in Falkirk & beyond and tourist accommodation throughout the Falkirk area. Visit Falkirk provides a

full range of tourist information and ideas of things to do when visiting Falkirk and the surrounding area. The Falkirk area sits at the very heart of Scotland, midway between Edinburgh and Glasgow with excellent motorway and rail links and two international airports close by. Transforming the Scottish landscape are two of the world's most unique attractions:

The Falkirk Wheel
The Kelpies in Helix Park

PLUS The John Muir Way opened in 2014, the Falkirk area has a significant section of this walk. Falkirk also has a great range of further tourist attractions including:

The Historic Callendar House, The Antonine Wall (a World Heritage Site), The Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Blackness Castle, Kinneil House plus numerous heritage monuments and family friendly tourist attractions. For information about tourist attractions, events and accommodation in the Falkirk area please visit www.visitfalkirk.com
OR email [email protected]

Please remember if contacting us our office hours are:
Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm

The VisitFalkirk initiative is a partnership between the following bodies:

Falkirk Towns
Falkirk Council
Falkirk Community Trust
The Falkirk Wheel
Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway
The Helix

07/08/2025

☀ 10 Things to Do with the Kids This Week in Falkirk!

There's only a week of the summer holidays left....but that's still plenty of time for an adventure!

Swipe through for great day out inspo:

1. Ride the Falkirk Wheel 🚤
2. Try the Scottish Segway Centre 🛴
3. Visit The Kelpies & Helix Park 🐴
4. Cycle the Bo’ness to Blackness Castle Trail 🚲
5. Discover Callendar House and Park 🏰
6. Explore Muiravonside Country Park 🐑
7. Ride a steam train at Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway 🚂
8. Visit the Museum of Scottish Railways 🖼
9. Play on the pirate ship at Dollar Park 🌳
10. Enjoy a Countryside Escape at Cloybank Estate 🦆

Need more ideas or info?
👉 Our full blog post’s got more details - check it out here:
🔗 http://bit.ly/4fqSo4M

31/07/2025

The dinos are on the loose across Falkirk! 🦖

Take the kids on a roarsome adventure this summer with the FREE Falkirk Dino Trail!

Pick up your map and follow the trail through town centre businesses, the Sensory Centre, and the Walled Garden at Dollar Park – can you spot them all?

📍 Find the dinos
📸 Snap a selfie
🎁 Complete the trail for a prize draw!

More info 👉 https://bit.ly/4odwoys

20/07/2025

It might not be the sunniest day, but it is National Ice Cream Day - and that’s a good enough excuse for us 🍦

We suggest you treat yourself to a scoop (or three) from one of Falkirk’s many ice cream spots:

🍧 The Milk Barn
📷 The Milk Barn

🍧 Candied
📷 Candied Ice Cream Parlour

🍧 McMoo’s
📷 McMoo's Ice Cream Parlour, Desserts & Cafe

🍧 Igloo
📷 Igloo

🍧 Brain Freeze
📷 Brain Freeze

🍧 iScream
📷 iScream Desserts Falkirk

Let’s be honest… ice cream tastes just as good no matter the weather ☔

17/06/2025

Explore the Helix Park and witness the Kelpies in their most majestic light🐴🌇

📷 Jamie Taylor Photography

12/06/2025

Falkirk’s full of iconic sights and family-friendly adventures. 🚲✨

30/05/2025

Spotted: A family of swans visiting 📍The Falkirk Wheel today 🦢✨

Have you seen any local wildlife recently? Share your pics with us - we’d love to see them 📸

27/05/2025

May is Whisky Month 🥃 What better way to celebrate than with a behind the scenes tour of Rosebank Distillery? 🤩

Rosebank's newest experience - The Residency: Tamdhu offers visitors the chance to taste four world-class Tamdhu single casks and even create a personal 20cl bottle of Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Whisky to take home!

Find out more about Rosebank's different tour types on their website 👉 https://bit.ly/3vrMQEH

05/05/2025

Thomas is returning to Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway on Sat 17th & Sun 18th May 🚂

Spend the day creating family memories and celebrating 80 years of Thomas!

Book your tickets here 👉 https://bit.ly/4m1YgVo

01/05/2025

The Enchanted Market is returning to Falkirk this weekend, on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th May, and it’s set to be even more enchanting than ever! 🧙‍♂️

✨ Explore 60 whimsical stalls filled with mystical treasures, magical creations, and unique finds ✨

📍 Falkirk High Street
📅 Sat 3rd & Sun 4th May
⌚️ 10am - 4pm

19/04/2025

Find fun inspiration for the last few days of the Easter holidays in our latest blog post here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y3oNXZ 🌷

Whether you’re a lover of the outdoors, a history buff, or seeking family-friendly fun, Falkirk offers a mix of it all! 🌼🌳

17/04/2025

Looking for family activities over the Easter weekend? 🐣 There's lots of fun happening in the Falkirk area, including:

🐰 Easter Egg Specials at Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway 👉 https://bit.ly/3RmHRwA
🐰 Eggs-cellent Egg Hunt at The Falkirk Wheel
👉 https://bit.ly/4jBkT0y
🐰 Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Blackness Castle
👉 https://bit.ly/3EnGsD2
🐰 Easter in Wonderland crafting sessions in Falkirk town centre 👉 https://bit.ly/4jq5vV2

See the events section on our website for all upcoming Falkirk area events 👉 https://bit.ly/3VufW02

04/04/2025

Falkirk Producers Market returns tomorrow, Saturday 5th April from 10am - 4pm 📆

Head along for local produce, handmade goodies, tasty treats and more! 🍰🧵🥖

Falkirk Producers Market

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Falkirk

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+441324590960

Website

http://www.visitfalkirk.com/

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