Travel Scotland

Accommodation

If there’s scope for a treat, book a night at the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel with its pool and spa. Elemis treatments on offer include Deeper Than Deep Hot Stone Massage, plus High Performance Skin Energiser and Freestyle Deep Tissue Massages on the men’s spa menu. Dine in the Scottish Steakhouse Restaurant: start with pig cheek croquette with celeriac and apple remoulade; enjoy a main of truffled chicken Milanese; and finish with raspberry & apple crumble. macdonaldhotels.co.uk/inchyra

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For more information explore visitfalkirk.com

The Kelpies - thehelix.co.uk/visit/ kelpies-tour

The Falkirk Wheelscottishcanals.co.uk/falkirk-wheel Callendar Housefalkirkleisureandculture.org/ venues/callendar-house

Lastly, consider celebrating one of the most unlikely crops to grace Scottish dining rooms - pineapples. A sign of prestige and wealth, the pineapple was the ultimate produce to present to esteemed guests. Take time to visit the National Trust for Scotland’s Falkirk Pineapple: this attractive folly was built in 1761 by the 4th Earl of Dunmore. While many rich and influential individuals indulged in pineappleinspired gateposts, railings and carvings, it’s fair to agree that the Earl of Dunmore’s fruity dedication wins out!

Food & drink

With all the exploring and pedal power it’s easy to build up an appetite. For a meat feast, Behind the Wall is a vast, lively restaurant in the town centre. For those who want a bit of history, drop by Falkirk’s oldest pub, The Wheatsheaf Inn. Check out the Falkirk Farmers and Producers market on the first Saturday of the month. And keep an eye out for local food producers from the region, such as Caledonian Cheesecake, Mrs Tilly’s Confectionery,

Johnstons Handmade Tablet, Malcolm Allan Butchers, Falkirk Distillery and Tryst Brewery to name a few.

Callendar Estatecallendarestate.co.uk

Forth Bike - forthbike.co.uk

The Pineapple - nts.org.uk/visit/ places/the-pineapple