What to do in Blackford

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Blackford Attractions

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Places of interest in Blackford

Blackford is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Blackford, and make it a breeze to explore Blackford and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Blackford to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Blackford attractions

Blackford has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Blackford to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Blackford.

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Top places to visit

1. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park offer some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, just a 1-hour drive north of Glasgow. The villages in the area are steeped in history and legend, and locally sourced food takes pride of place at many of the local restaurants.
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Loch Earn showing a lake or waterhole and forests

2. Stirling Castle

Overlooking the town from an extinct volcanic crag, the imposing Stirling Castle was the seat of Scottish kings and rulers for many centuries. The landmark, dominating every view of the area, is equally impressive inside, with brightly colored rooms perfectly preserved to give visitors an insight into the lives of Scotland's past monarchs. Learn about their births, marriages and deaths through interactive exhibits and informative displays.
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Stirling Castle featuring heritage elements and château or palace

3. Falkirk Wheel

The Falkirk Wheel is an impressive structure of space-age design that connects canals. The rotating boat lift is a marvel of modern engineering, raising vessels by 79 feet (24 meters) from the Forth and Clyde Canal to the Union Canal. Take a short boat trip and get lifted into the air with panoramic views of the picturesque Falkirk countryside.
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Falkirk Wheel

4. The Kelpies

Marvel at the power and scale of The Kelpies, two spectacular statues that sit on the edge of Falkirk. The sculptures are of two horse heads, which loom an impressive 98 feet (30 meters) high and represent both Celtic mythology and Scotland’s horse-powered past. While visiting this impressive art installation, explore the rest of Helix Park, which features cycle paths, watersports and expansive parkland.
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Grangemouth showing outdoor art

5. Scone Palace

Scone Palace has been inextricably linked to Scotland’s history for centuries, serving as the capital of a Pictish Kingdom, and later as a religious center and the coronation site for generations of Scottish monarchs. Explore rooms filled with antique French furniture, valuable porcelain and fine portraits. Walk around the palace’s superb grounds, which encompass a woodland, a butterfly garden and an unusual maze.
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Scone Palace showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle

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