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Has anybody been through the Falkirk wheel on a canal boat holiday & did anybody fly to get there?

Just pondering for summer holiday! Penny

I live in Falkirk...been on wheel can I help at all? XX

Hi I was wondering how easy it is to get to Auchinstarry from Glasgow airport. Is Auchinstarry the only place to start canal holiday for the Falkirk wheel? Thanks Penny

Oh Penny never heard of it....but I can check tomorrow at Tourist info in Falkirk for info on where to pick up the canal holidays. I am in town anyway tomorrow. If you are not about I will pm you XXX

Hi Thanks ever so much - I just did some surfing on the net & that seemed to be the main place to start - as you have said - it's in the middle of nowhere so seems to take ages to get there from the airport. It's between Falkirk & Kirkintilloch!! penny

hi Penny Im sure there are holidays starting at the wheel itself and Falkirk has two stations both linking to Edinburgh and Glasgow. The wheel is a marvellous feat of engineering, I live not far from it. { an exiled geordie in Scotland}

Well it wont be far from the airport then, as Falkirk itself is only 45 mins from Glasgow airport, and Kirkintilloch is even nearer. I willl check T info tomorrow to find the starting points for you and any info I can pick up.

Judith I am in Carron, where are you? XX

hi Lemon just up the road from Carron, near Plean Judith

Hi Judith didn't realise someone else so close was about.....do you fancy the Scottish meet? RE FALKIRK WHEEL....went to Tourist Info....they said if you call to the office at wheel they should be able to help with anything you need booking hols......no is 08700 500208 For info on Scottish Lowland Canals no is...01324 620244 Hope this helps...if I can do anymore let me know XX

Hi Lemon Nelly Thanks for your help - I will give them a call! Penny

hi Lemon not sure yet if i will make this meet or not, have been to one at the same place and had a great time, met Jill, Sue, Anna, Shaz etc judith