The Top 20 Attractions In Central Scotland
There are plenty of places to see and visit In Central Scotland. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Central Scotland is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: December 15, 2025
Croy Hill Roman Fort
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Croy Hill is one of 16 known Roman forts built along the Antonine Wall from AD140. From the summit, you are afforded great views over the Kilsyth Hills to the …
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The Kelpies
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Defo worth a ride. On the Scottish NCN 76, it very safe and pleasurable to get there, and be there. There’s a cafe if you want the obligatory cyclists 🚴♀️ …
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Falkirk Wheel
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The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world. This feat of engineering stands at 115 feet (35 m) tall and, using the power of eight domestic …
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The Falkirk Wheel
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The Falkirk Wheel is the world’s only rotating boatlift, which is used to connect the Forth & Clyde and Union canals in central Scotland.
The Falkirk Wheel is a magnificent, …
The Falkirk Wheel is a magnificent, …
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Abercorn Bay Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Lovely easy riding Sustrans trail through the woods. Higher up there is a another trail that you can use to loop round that pops out by Mid Hope Castle.
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Callendar House
Highlight • Castle
Open all year [except Sundays in winter] and free to enter. The House has an excellent café.
Callendar House dates from the 14th century. It is set in the nationally-important …
Callendar House dates from the 14th century. It is set in the nationally-important …
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Strathclyde Loch
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Easy riding. Best time to go would be sunrise.
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Falkirk Tunnel
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The Falkirk Tunnel is 630 meters long, 18 feet wide, 19 feet high and has a 5 foot wide towpath. It passes the Union Canal under Prospect Hill in Falkirk, …
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Avon Aqueduct
Highlight • Bridge
Excellent viewing spot for the Avon Aqueduct. There are a set of steps here where you can walk up to the Aqueduct and walk across for even more stunning views. …
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Duke's Monument
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The Duke's Monument was erected in 1863 as a tribute to the Duke of Hamilton. Originally there was a bronze bust of the duke but that has been moved to the visitor centre nearby.
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