Private Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel & Highland 'Coos'
Overview
About
Visiting Stirling Castle, the Falkirk Wheel, and the Kelpies in one day is difficult without renting a car. Skip the hassle with a private tour takes care of the driving and logistics, so you can focus on the scenery. Walk along Stirling Castle's ancient ramparts, get up close to the enormous Kelpies and engineering marvel that is the Falkirk Wheel, and stop for photos with Highland cows along the way.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 0-120
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 5h
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At:
The Kelpies & The Helix, M9, Falkirk FK2 7ZT Scotland
The Kelpies are 2 iconic equine sculptures by Glasgow sculptor Andy Scott. Standing 100 feet (30 metres) high, these are the tallest equine statues in the world, inspired by the cultural heritage of the Scottish Kelpies (water fairies), as well as the Clydesdale draught horses used in the local coal mines.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road, Falkirk FK1 4RS Scotland
The Falkirk Wheel is the world's one and only rotating boat lift connecting the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal. Thanks to a unique fusion of art and engineering, the Falkirk Wheel lifts boats 35 metres into the air in just a few minutes, using only the same amount of power it would take to boil eight kettles.
Note: we will not have time to do the wheel boat ride on this tour.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Stirling Castle, Castle Wynd, Stirling FK8 1EJ Scotland
With over 1000 years of history, Stirling Castle is one of Scotland's most important historical sites, and its past features some of Scotland's most iconic characters, such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots
and Bonnie Prince Charlie.
This incredible castle was once the favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens. After extensive restoration, the castle offers a unique experience with characters in period costume, as bodyguards, court officials and servants, who will tell you information about some of the main rooms you will visit, bringing the 16th century alive! There are also regular free tours by the knowledgeable castle guides departing regularly from the gate.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At:
Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G43 1AT Scotland
See our world-famous Highland Cows! The Pollok Fold (herd) were brought down from the highlands of Scotland to graze the ground within Pollok Country Park nearly 200 years ago.
The fold has 30 pedigree breeding females and 3 adult bulls, which calve mainly from March until June. Spending all year outside due to their double coat of hair, they can always be spotted in the fields of Pollok Park.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Scottish snacks
What is not included?
- Meals
- Stirling Castle (optional) - £17.50 p/p, discounts for families, children and 65yrs+Admission fee Stirling Castle (optional) - £17.50 p/p, discounts for families, children and 65yrs+£17.50 per person
- Entry/Admission - Stirling Castle
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Uk cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults in a 4 passenger sized vehicle.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Itinerary
Scotland Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Private Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel & Highland 'Coos' in Scotland, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
The Kelpies & The Helix
The Kelpies are 2 iconic equine sculptures by Glasgow sculptor Andy Scott. Standing 100 feet (30 metres) high, these are the tallest equine statues in the world, inspired by the cultural heritage of the Scottish Kelpies (water fairies), as well as the Clydesdale draught horses used in the local coal mines.
Falkirk Wheel
The Falkirk Wheel is the world's one and only rotating boat lift connecting the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal. Thanks to a unique fusion of art and engineering, the Falkirk Wheel lifts boats 35 metres into the air in just a few minutes, using only the same amount of power it would take to boil eight kettles. Note: we will not have time to do the wheel boat ride on this tour.
Stirling Castle
With over 1000 years of history, Stirling Castle is one of Scotland's most important historical sites, and its past features some of Scotland's most iconic characters, such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie. This incredible castle was once the favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens. After extensive restoration, the castle offers a unique experience with characters in period costume, as bodyguards, court officials and servants, who will tell you information about some of the main rooms you will visit, bringing the 16th century alive! There are also regular free tours by the knowledgeable castle guides departing regularly from the gate.
Pollok Country Park
See our world-famous Highland Cows! The Pollok Fold (herd) were brought down from the highlands of Scotland to graze the ground within Pollok Country Park nearly 200 years ago. The fold has 30 pedigree breeding females and 3 adult bulls, which calve mainly from March until June. Spending all year outside due to their double coat of hair, they can always be spotted in the fields of Pollok Park.
This concludes the tour.
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