Car Hire in Falkirk - Home of the Kelpies
Falkirk has reinvented itself as a must-visit destination thanks to the magnificent Kelpies - the world's largest equine sculptures - and the engineering marvel of the Falkirk Wheel. This central Scotland town sits at the crossroads of the country, with Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Stirling all within easy reach. The area is steeped in history from Roman times (the Antonine Wall runs through here) to the Industrial Revolution's canal network. With a hire car from Falkirk, you can explore the region's unique attractions, visit the historic Callendar House, and take scenic drives through the Forth Valley to Loch Lomond or the Trossachs.
Falkirk District Attractions
The Kelpies
30-metre-high horse-head sculptures by Andy Scott at Helix Park. Inside tours available, spectacular when illuminated at night.
Falkirk Wheel
World's only rotating boat lift, connecting the Forth & Clyde and Union canals. Take a boat trip through the wheel.
Callendar House
French chateau-style mansion with 600 years of history. Free admission to the house and beautiful parkland.
Antonine Wall
UNESCO World Heritage Site - the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. Sections visible at Watling Lodge and Rough Castle.
Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway
Heritage steam railway running along the Forth estuary. Includes Scottish Railway Museum.
Driving from Falkirk
Main Roads
- • M9 - North to Stirling, South to Edinburgh
- • M80 - South to Glasgow
- • M876 - Links to Kincardine Bridge
- • A803 - Through Bonnybridge to Kilsyth
- • A9 - Historic route to Stirling
- • A904 - To Linlithgow and the Forth
Driving Tips
- • Perfect central location - Glasgow and Edinburgh both 30 minutes
- • The Kelpies are signed from the M9 - follow brown tourist signs
- • Falkirk Wheel is off Junction 6 of the M9
- • Grangemouth traffic can slow the A904 at shift changes
- • Good alternatives if M8 between Edinburgh-Glasgow is busy
Parking
Town centre parking at Callendar Square and High Street. The Kelpies (Helix Park) has large free car park. Falkirk Wheel has paid parking. All attractions well served with parking.
Why Hire a Car in Falkirk
- Central Scotland hub - everywhere is close
- Visit Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel easily
- Great base for Edinburgh and Glasgow day trips
- Easy access to Stirling Castle and the Trossachs
- Explore the canal network and Antonine Wall
- Good value alternative to city-based hire
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Local Tip
Visit the Kelpies at dusk - the sculptures are dramatically illuminated after dark and change colour throughout the evening. The visitor centre café stays open late in summer.
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