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Day trip from Edinburgh
The Kelpies & Falkirk Wheel
Modern Scottish engineering marvels
Around 40–60 minutes by train and bus
Why visit
See the Kelpies, two 30-metre steel horse heads in the Helix park, and the Falkirk Wheel, the world's only rotating boat lift.
Top things to see
- The Kelpies
- Falkirk Wheel boat trip
- Helix park
Suggested one-day plan
Morning
Travel from Edinburgh to The Kelpies & Falkirk Wheel and start with The Kelpies.
Midday
Stop for lunch in The Kelpies & Falkirk Wheel; a local café or pub is an easy choice.
Afternoon
Visit Falkirk Wheel boat trip and Helix park, depending on opening times.
Evening
Return to Edinburgh; check the last train or bus before setting out.
Getting there from Edinburgh
Trains run to Falkirk (Grahamston or High), then local buses or taxis to each site; a car makes combining them easier.
Recommended time needed
A half to full day.
Good to know
- The Kelpies are free to view outside; tours inside are extra.
- The Kelpies are lit up after dark.