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Callendar House, Falkirk FK1 1YR. Tel : 01324 503770. A very
grand manor house set in beautiful parkland, built in the style
of a French chateau, Callendar House has played a major role
in Scotland's history, through wars, rebellions and the Industrial
revolution. Follow in the footsteps of royalty, walk through
the corridors of Enlightenment and see history brought to life
in the interpretive areas of the house, including the 1825 kitchen
with its roaring fire and wonderful aromas. Location: On the
outskirts of Falkirk.
The Falkirk Wheel, Lime
Road, Tamfourhill, Falkirk FK1 4RS. Tel: 01324 619888. Designed
to reconnect the Forth and Clyde Canal and the Union Canal and
sited in a natural open amphitheatre at Rough Castle near Falkirk,
this remarkable and elegant mechanical marvel is the only rotating
boatlift in the world. The Falkirk Wheel can carry eight or more
boats at a time with a single trip taking about 15 minutes and
providing an unforgettable experience and great 'day out' for
all the family. www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk. Location: On the outskirts
of Falkirk.
Antonine Wall Fort, Rough Castle, near Bonnybridge. Rough Castle
Fort is a Roman fort on the Antonine Wall, built around 143 CE.
The wall stretched from Bo'ness on the River Forth to Old Kilpatrick
on the River Clyde. The fort is the best preserved of the 19
forts constructed along the length of the Wall.
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