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The Kelpies

Discounted Kelpie Tour tickets can be purchased by calling our Visitor Centre on 01324 590600 and quoting “Forth Boat Tours”.

Come and see the World’s largest equine sculptures up close. Join our guided walking tour that takes you through the vision of artist Andy Scott and how history and industry impacted on his designing of these breath-taking sculptures. The pinnacle of the tour is that you get to experience a Kelpie from the inside to marvel at the complexity and engineering used to create these fantastic pieces of art.

The Kelpies can be found in The Helix Park in Falkirk.  We are ideally located in the central belt of Scotland – around 19 miles from Edinburgh and 35 miles from Glasgow airports. The Helix opened in 2013, borne from an idea to create a local urban green space that connects and engages with its local communities.

More information can be found on our website www.thehelix.co.uk

T&C’s –Your voucher from Forth Boat Tours must be presented to visitor centre staff when collecting your ticket.  Subject to availability tours can be booked on the day by presenting your voucher to the staff in the visitor centre.

Scotland’s most exciting example of 21st Century engineering, The Falkirk Wheel is more than just the world’s only rotating boat lift; it’s a towering symbol celebrating the renaissance of the nation’s 250-year-old canals.

Combining engineering ingenuity and architectural imagination, the working sculpture stands over 35m high, holds enough water to fill an Olympic swimming pool but only uses the same energy to turn as it takes to boil eight kettles.

One of the world’s most important canal structures and a key tourism landmark, more than 500,000 visitors take a trip to the Wheel each year to watch in wonder as the structure transports boats between the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals or experience the journey first hand on a unique boat trip.

With a selection of eateries, kid’s activity zone, water play park and mini canal, visitor centre and waterwalkerz, canoeing, woodland walks and Segway tours, plus regular events and activities, there’s no shortage of things to see and do at this unique attraction.

Enter the Vortex

10% off at Camera Obscura gift shop (excludes promotion & sales items)

10% Off.

Hopetoun House

Visit Hopetoun and discover a place of beauty, tranquillity and architectural magnificence dating from the 17th century. It has been home to the Hope Family since the late 1600’s and the present Lord Hopetoun and his family still live in Hopetoun House. Hopetoun House, a remarkable and beautiful stately home, is filled with stunning collections and sits in majestic grounds with nature trails and scenic walks.

Hopetoun House is often referred to as Scotland’s Finest Stately Home and it is also a five-star Visitor Attraction, testament to the friendly team and its aim of providing an exceptional customer experience. Join our House Guide at 2pm for a Guided Tour of the House – 7 days per week, no need to book. This is included in the price of your admission ticket. Our Guides also dress in costume on the first Saturday of the month.

For more information and pricing, please visit our website at www.hopetoun.co.uk. We are open to visitors daily from 10.30am – 5.00pm (last entry 4.00pm). Hopetoun House and Grounds are open Easter to late September

As seen on TV… The Bo’ness Motor Museum is a collection of over 25 fantastic vehicles, plus some world famous cars from film and TV.

The Museum also includes the largest private collection of James Bond memorabilia in the country, plus Harry Potter, The Saint, The 51st State etc. Also hundreds of props and collectables from James Bond, Dr. Who, Thunderbirds, Back to the future, Star Trek etc.

Collectors items are also for sale in the shop area.

Open Hours

Monday to Friday please call 01506 827007 to make an appointment

Saturday & Sunday from 11am

Last Admission is 4pm

Adults – £7.95
Children & Concessions – £5.95
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) – £22

If planning to visit between November & Easter, please call 01506 827007 to check winter opening hours.

Call on 01506 827 007 or find out more here.
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Stirling Castle & Linlithgow Palace

Stirling is one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles – an icon integral to how we understand the nation’s story. Generations of Scottish monarchs have enlarged, adapted and embellished Stirling Castle. Explore its three main enclosures, and then admire the refurbished Royal Palace – childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots. The palace’s lavish design drew on European Renaissance fashions to show off James V’s power and good taste.

Explore the magnificent ruins of the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Linlithgow Palace was built and added to over two centuries by the Stewart kings, resulting in a superb Renaissance residence.

10% Off valid from 1 April to 31 October. Online bookings only. Use discount code on your Forth Boat Tours See & Do More voucher.

In partnership with Forth Boat Tours, Dynamic Earth is Edinburgh’s world-class Science Centre and Planetarium, telling the epic story of planet earth from beginning to mend.

In the 90-minute interactive walk-through and planetarium experience you’ll discover millions of years of evolution from the big bang to the challenges of the present day.

10% OFF entry in partnership with Forth Boat Tours

Bright Bus

Complimentary Upgrade from 1 to 2 days on all city and Britannia tours

Take This voucher to a Bright Bus Ticket Seller at Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

Forth Boat Tours and the participating attractions reserve the right to withdraw the discount vouchers at any time. The discount vouchers have no cash value. Lost or stolen vouchers will not be replaced. The discount shown applies to adult tickets only. Vouchers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. The Royal Yacht Britannia – 10% off admission for two adults only. Bring along the discount voucher from Forth Boat Tours on the day. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer, gift tickets or family tickets.  Valid until 31 December 2025 No cash alternative.

Use code “forthtours” for a 10% discount off any tour across Scotland! Daily tours with local, expert guides available in Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews, Stirling, Inverness, Aberdeen & Oban. Book on our website now!

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