Places worth the detour in Falkirk

10 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Falkirk, United Kingdom, across 4 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (5). Best known: The Kelpies. 9 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks5 Ruins & the uncanny2 Fun & leisure2 Museums & culture1

All 10, ranked 10

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.The Kelpies

Built landmarks · 21st century · Notable

Sculpture by Andy Scott

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2.Airth Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle in Falkirk, Scotland, UK

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3.Rosebank distillery

Fun & leisure · 18th century · Hidden gem

Whisky distillery in Falkirk, Scotland, UK

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4.Callendar House

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Historic House and Park in Falkirk

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5.Tappoch Broch

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Iron-age broch located near Falkirk, Scotland

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6.Plean Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Tower house in Stirling district, Scotland, UK

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7.Arthur's O'on temple

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Probable Roman temple near Falkirk, Scotland, destroyed in 1743

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8.Falkirk Steeple

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Clock tower in Falkirk, Scotland

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9.Torwood Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle in Falkirk, Scotland, UK

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10.Falkirk distillery

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

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