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Falkirk, Scotland

Falkirk Wheel

Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.

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Torwood Blue Pool

Falkirk, Scotland

Torwood Blue Pool

The mystery of this small, brick pond eluded its possibly only investigator until his death.

56.0428, -3.8644

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The Kelpies

Grangemouth, Scotland

The Kelpies

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

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Added by hartifax

1 MILE FROM Falkirk

Airth, Scotland

The Dunmore Pineapple House

A giant pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, and an amazing vacation rental option.

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Added by Annetta Black

5 MILEs FROM Falkirk

Leighton Library

Dunblane, Scotland

Leighton Library

The oldest library in Scotland was built from the remains of a church to hold a churchman's library.

56.1882, -3.9643

Added by duncanchappell

14 MILEs FROM Falkirk

Blantyre Carvings

South Lanarkshire, Scotland

Blantyre Carvings

These mysterious religious carvings were once thought to be thousands of years old but are actually the work of modern eccentric.

55.8145, -4.1019

Added by stevied

17 MILEs FROM Falkirk

Looking back to the mainland at low tide.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Cramond Ghost Island

Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.

55.9928, -3.2944

Added by Rory Steabler

18 MILEs FROM Falkirk

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