/

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Falkirk

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Falkirk, Scotland

Updated June 30, 2020

Unusual Attractions in Falkirk

Falkirk, Scotland

Torwood Blue Pool

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

Falkirk, Scotland

Falkirk Wheel

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

Bo’ness, Scotland

Hippodrome Cinema

This vintage gem is one of the oldest surviving purpose-built movie palaces in Scotland.

Falkirk, Scotland

Forbes Mausoleum

This abandoned mausoleum from 1815 sits deep within the forest surrounding Callendar House.

Are we missing something unusual?

Grangemouth, Scotland

The Kelpies

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

1 mile from Falkirk

Dunmore, Scotland

The Dunmore Pineapple House

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

5 miles from Falkirk

Dunmore, Scotland

Elphinstone Tower

Built in the 16th century, the tower is now in ruins.

5 miles from Falkirk

In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Guided Tours of Falkirk

Atlas Obscura Trips

Scotland : Highland Clans and the Trail of Tartan

Explore Falkirk, Scotland

Architectural Oddities 2

Falkirk Leaderboard

Places Added

Join the Ranks!

Add an unusual place to Falkirk.

Places Edited

Join the Ranks!

Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

Join the Ranks!

Visit a place in Falkirk.

Recent Falkirk Activity

J

jaalex

has been to Forbes Mausoleum
J

jaalex

has been to Torwood Blue Pool
J

jaalex

has been to Falkirk Wheel
L

lololambert1

wants to go to Falkirk Wheel
J

jivie3

wants to go to Falkirk Wheel

See Fewer Ads

Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads and no pop-ups.