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The Kelpies
Two 30-metre steel horse-head sculptures towering over the canal at Falkirk, a striking modern landmark off the M9.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Carronshore works well as a base: 5 minutes from Camelon, 14km from Stirling Castle.
Carronshore is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,040, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Carronshore sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Carronshore to your route.
Carronshore is a village in the Falkirk council area of Scotland. The village lies in the Forth Valley, 1.7 miles (2.7 km) north of the town of Falkirk and directly to the east of neighbouring village Carron.
The village sits north of the River Carron.
According to the 2011 census, Carronshore has a population ofRead more
just under 3,000 residents.
The village has a primary school located to the north east of the village. It also has three takeaways, 3 convenience stores, a hair salon and a bookmakers. There are two bars in the village, 'The Vic' and the 'Carronshore Bar' as well as 'The Shore' which is a bar bistro. The village grew as a port village during the 1700s and 1800s due to its close proximity to the river to the east of the village.
The area is well connected historically to the mining industry and was the site of many pits and collieries until the middle of the 20th century.
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Carronshore is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 56.0315 latitude, -3.7829 longitude.
Carronshore has a population of approximately 3,040 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Two 30-metre steel horse-head sculptures towering over the canal at Falkirk, a striking modern landmark off the M9.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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An outrageous 14m stone pineapple crowns this 1761 walled-garden folly, built for the Earl of Dunmore and rated among Britain's most eccentric buildings. Free to visit, hidden down a lane near Airth.
5 km · about 10 min drive
photogenic
Scotland's most complete 17th-century burgh: ochre-coloured Culross Palace, cobbled wynds and white-harled cottages on the Firth of Forth, preserved by the National Trust. Doubles as Cranesmuir in Outlander.
10 km · about 20 min drive
castle
One of Scotland's largest and most important castles, sitting atop Castle Hill and closely associated with Scottish independence.
14 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
Scotland's national motorsport centre, a compact but thrilling circuit with sharp elevation changes near Dunfermline.
20 km · about 25 min drive
bridge
The world's longest three-tower cable-stayed bridge, opened in 2017, carrying the M90 high over the Firth of Forth alongside its famous Victorian and 1960s neighbours: three centuries of bridges in one view.
23 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
A waterfront biker cafe in South Queensferry beneath the iconic Forth bridges, offering stunning views and a warm welcome to riders.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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UNESCO-listed Victorian cantilever railway bridge spanning the Firth of Forth, a masterwork of 19th-century engineering in 54,000 tonnes of steel.
25 km · about 30 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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