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Devilla Forest

Devilla Forest

2.43km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

Devilla Forest is a Forestry and Land Scotland commercial site to the north and east of Kincardine. There are many tracks and paths in the forest offering numerous possibilities for walking. A few route suggestions are given here but there are numerous other possibilities. Some of the routes are on unsurfaced trodden paths which can be very muddy at times. If this doesn’t appeal, just stick to the surfaced vehicle tracks and the boardwalk of the red squirrel way.

Kinneil House

Kinneil House

5.39km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

An impressive historic country house with some of the best examples of Rennaisance Art, open on selected days and surrounded by parkland and woodland which includes remains of a Roman Fortlet and the Antonine Wall. Kinneil Museum displays '2000 Years of History' from Roman times to the present day. The museum is 'We're Good to Go' certified.

Kincardine Bridge

Kincardine Bridge

6.29km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

The Kincardine Bridge is a road bridge crossing the Firth of Forth from Falkirk council area to Kincardine, Fife, Scotland. The bridge was constructed with a swinging central section which remained in use until 1988, that would allow larger ships to sail upstream to the small port at Alloa.

Old Tulliallan Castle

Old Tulliallan Castle

6.47km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

Tulliallan Castle is a large house in Kincardine, Fife, Scotland. It is the second structure to have the name, and is a mixture of Gothic and Italian style architecture set amid some 90 acres of parkland just north of where the Kincardine Bridge spans the Firth of Forth. It has been the home of the Scottish Police College since 1954. On 1 April 2013, Tulliallan Castle became the headquarters of Police Scotland, but in 2014 the service's headquarters temporarily relocated to nearby Stirling in th

West Lothian Golf Club

West Lothian Golf Club

6.87km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

Zetland Park

Zetland Park

7.17km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

Situated in the centre of Grangemouth, this park has lovely rose gardens, a fun filled play park for kids and ample space for lovely picnics. Today the park is the principal open space serving Grangemouth and is the green oasis at the heart of this busy industrial town. The Grange Burn flows alongside the park.

Scottish Wildlife Trust

Scottish Wildlife Trust

8.06km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a registered charity dedicated to conserving the wildlife and natural environment of Scotland. The Scottish Wildlife Trust has well over 35,000 members. The Scottish Wildlife Trust acquired its first wildlife reserve in 1966 and now has more than 120 reserves throughout Scotland with visitor centres at Loch of the Lowes , Montrose Basin, and the Falls of Clyde. As well as providing homes for wildlife these sites are valuable places for people to interact with and e

Linlithgow Loch

Linlithgow Loch

8.63km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

Linlithgow Loch is a shallow freshwater lake in West Lothian, Scotland. It has a mean depth of 2.3m and a maximum depth of 9.2m (SNH 2008). It was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1984 because it is the only lowland mesotrophic loch in West Lothian. Its botanical and ornithological interests also contributed to its SSSI status. In 2008, the status of Linlithgow Loch was revised from mesotrophic to eutrophic and the ornithological interests were removed as a characteristic att

Linlithgow Palace

Linlithgow Palace

8.72km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

The ruins of Linlithgow Palace are situated in the town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, 15 miles (24 km) west of Edinburgh. The palace was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. Although maintained after Scotland's monarchs left for England in 1603, the palace was little used, and was burned out in 1746. It is now a visitor attraction in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.

The Kelpies

The Kelpies

8.73km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

The Kelpies represent the lineageof the heavy horse of Scottish industry and economy, pulling the wagons, ploughs, barges and coalships that shaped the geographical layout of Falkirk. The sculptures were designed by sculptor Andy Scott and were completed in October 2013. The sculptures form a gateway at the eastern entrance to the Forth and Clyde canal, and the new canal extension built as part of The Helix land transformation project. The Kelpies are a monument to horse-powered heritage across

Black Devon

Black Devon

8.9km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

The Black Devon is a river in Scotland. It rises in the Cleish Hills, specifically the area known as Outh Muir.It is a narrow and shallow river that holds wild brown trout, and also sees sea trout in winter months that come into the Firth of Forth, which is tidal as far as Stirling The river flows westwards through Balgonar, north of Saline, and then merges with the Saline Burn.

The Cross Well

The Cross Well

8.93km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

The present structure was built in 1807 and is an imitation of the previous Cross Well that was built in 1660. The 1660 version in turn replaced an earlier structure which was destroyed by Cromwell's army. I believe, but unfortunately have been unable to confirm, that one of those earlier Cross Wells was removed to the courtyard of Linlithgow Palace. Carvings from this 17th C. well-head, which were rediscovered in a store-room in 1997, are on display in the Linlithgow Story Museum in Annet House

Linlithgow Museum

Linlithgow Museum

8.96km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

A really intresting museum located in the centre of Linlithgow within the Partnership CentreTheir three galleries will help you explore the town’s royal connections, understand its industrial past, and learn what ‘Life by the Loch’ was really like. Exhibitions in our community space will bring you closer to the Linlithgow residents of today.

Almond Castle

Almond Castle

9.1km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

Almond Castle is a ruined L-plan castle dating from the 15th century. It is located 3 miles west of Linlithgow, and north of the Union Canal, in Falkirk, Scotland. It was known as Haining Castle until the 17th century. The structure is unsound and is protected as a scheduled monument. The ruin has a vaulted basement. The hall was on the first floor, while there is a kitchen in the wing. There is a courtyard, with a wall and ditch, enclosing the remains of 16th-century buildings.

The Helix: Home of The Kelpies

The Helix: Home of The Kelpies

9.4km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

The Helix Park is The Home of the Kelpies - the largest equine sculptures in the world. Located between Falkirk and Grangemouth, it was created as a space for the communities in the Falkirk area to come together. It covers over 350 hectares of green space and fun for visitors of all ages to enjoy the outdoors. Some of the facilities include a lagoon for water activities, splash fountains, café and adventure play zone.

House Of The Binns

House Of The Binns

9.85km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

The House of the Binns, or simply the Binns, is a historic house in West Lothian, Scotland, the seat of the Dalyell family. It dates from the early 17th century, and was the home of Tam Dalyell until his death in January 2017.Since 1944, this grand home has been in the care of the National Trust for Scotland on the proviso that ‘the history, legend and memory of the family’ are preserved and that subsequent generations retain the right to live there.

Clackmannan Tower

Clackmannan Tower

9.87km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

Clackmannan Tower is situated in the summit of a prominent ridge known as King's Seat Hill. The summit has been levelled, and probably at a later period, an area of about an acre has been enclosed as a garden by a wall which has now disappeared. The soaring five-storey structure is one of Scotland’s most impressive towers. It was originally built in the 14th century by King David II of Scotland. Shortly thereafter, the king sold Clackmannan Tower to his cousin Robert the Bruce in 1359.

The Pineapple

The Pineapple

9.95km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

An elaborate and beautiful summer house built in the shape of a pineapple in the eighteenth-century by Lord Dunmore. The Pineapple presides over an immense walled garden, which was open to visitors, while at the back is a private garden for those staying.

Pittencrieff Park

Pittencrieff Park

10.07km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

Pittencrieff Park is a public park in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. It covers 76 acres and offers recreational facilities for children's play, greenhouses and woodland walks. It was well known for its resident peacocks, this 76-acre park is of huge historical and cultural significance to Dunfermline, West Fife and beyond.

Avon Aqueduct

Avon Aqueduct

10.27km from Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

This is the second largest aqueduct in Britain and the largest in Scotland. It measures 247m long, 25.9m high and 7.2 m wide. All three aqueducts on the canal use the same construction of hollow stone piers and arches spanning 50 ft. The water is channeled over in an iron trough. The canal's engineer Hugh Baird consulted Thomas Telford over this innovative design. There are canal boat trips to the aqueduct from Linlithgow.

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Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland

Blair Castle, Culross, Dunfermline KY12 8JH, UK

Culross Palace is a late 16th - early 17th century merchant's house in Culross, Fife, Scotland. The palace is now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland who have restored a model seventeenth-century garden, complete with raised beds, a covered walkway and crushed shell paths. The herbs, vegetables and fruit trees planted in the garden are types that were used in the early seventeenth century.