Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
FALKIRK WHEEL
Highlights
1
Stirling Castle
Impregnable, impressive and
resonant with history. If you see only one castle
in Scotland, make it this one.
See p.280
2
Falkirk Wheel
The most remarkable piece of
modern engineering in Britain, this fascinating
contraption lifts boats 100ft between two
canals.
See p.288
3
Loch Lomond
Putter out on a mail boat to
one of the wooded islands at the heart of
Scotland's first national park.
See p.290
4
The Trossachs
Pocket Highlands with
shining lochs, wooded glens and noble
peaks. Great for hiking and mountain biking.
See p.295
5
The Lake of Menteith
One of the loveliest
stretches of water in the country, with fishing,
swimming and boat trips to an island with a
ruined abbey.
See p.296
HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON P.278
