The Kelpies have become the most famous equine sculptures in the world . But now they have been given another name to make them more attractive to Chinese tourists. Preview this tour with our unique virtual tour of the Kelpies .
VisitBritain, which markets the UK abroad, has dubbed them ‘Kai Po Ju Ma’ in promotional literature in China – which translates as “glorious armoured giant horses”.
Explore the famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in Falkirk . Normal pickup point is Edinburgh city centre . Five hour private tour around Falkirk for up to four passengers. Tours start at 10.00 am weekdays and 1.30 pm weekends.
Explore the famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in Falkirk on our private tours for small groups .
Tours start at 10.00 am weekdays and 1.30 pm weekends
Normal pickup point is your Edinburgh city centre hotel , Airbnb or your port .
Itinerary
- 5 hour private tour group day trip around Falkirk
- Explore the world famous Kelpies , a tribute to the Clydesdale horses that used to pull barges along the canals of Scotland
- the Falkirk Wheel , a unique rotating boat lift
- historic Callendar House featuring a working kitchen
- Take in unique views of the historic Callendar House and Park
- Small private group tour with a maximum of 4 people
Callendar House has just received a five-star rating from VisitScotland. The 14th century building, set within Callendar Park and opened to the public in 1996 after centuries as a family home with links to Mary Queen of Scots, has achieved the national tourism organisation’s top-quality award. The House dates back to the 14th century.
For categories including core experience, catering, hospitality, friendliness, staff efficiency and cleanliness it reached “exceptional” standard following a Quality Assurance visit.
The house is a credit to the local area and is a fantastic free day out. It features art, history, interactive fun and a warm welcome from the team, all set within beautiful parklands. Also possibly the best cakes in Falkirk in the tearoom.
The House, which sits along a stretch of the Antonine Wall, is also a member of VisitScotland’s Taste Our Best and VIP schemes. It boasts a working 19th century kitchen where costumed staff create an interactive experience for visitors and offer samples of early 1800s food as well as a museum which details the story of the house and area covering the 11th to 19th centuries.
Falkirk’s tourism offering going from strength to strength as it becomes the third five-star attraction in the area.
Our tour of Falkirk features a visit to the world famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House.
We stop for up to an hour at each location .
Lunch and refreshments are not included . Phone 07305-294773 to make a booking or contact us online .
Our Kelpies gift shop features 50 great Kelpies photo gifts including, posters, phone cases, prints , clocks and bags .
It follows the results of a £1.6 million ‘Great Names for Great Britain’ campaign, which builds on the existing trend of giving relatable Mandarin names to favourite celebrities, places and foods.
New Mandarin names for 23 iconic Scottish attractions have been announced in total, including Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and Glencoe.
The campaign reached nearly 300 million Chinese prospective visitors to the UK through VisitBritain’s influential Weibo and WeChat social media platforms across China. Over two million people visited the campaign pages and nearly 30 million Chinese people watched the launch video, with 13,000 new names suggested throughout the ten week-long voting period.
Visit the Kelpies for a great day out .
Explore the famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in Falkirk .
Book your Falkirk tour on 07305-294773 or online at Private Tours Scotland
Tours start at 10.00 am .
Normal pickup point is Edinburgh city centre or the airport . Other pickup points can be arranged , subject to an additional fee .
Itinerary
- 5 hour private tour group day trip around Falkirk
- Explore the famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House
- Take in unique views of the historic Callendar House and Park
- Travel by saloon car
- Small private group tour with a maximum of 4 people
Our tour of Falkirk features a visit to the world famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House.
Andy Scott, the artist responsible for the Kelpies, said: “I’m delighted that The Kelpies have reached out to a new audience and that they have been recognised with such an evocative and dynamic Mandarin name.
“It’s a real accolade for me as the artist and the whole team involved in The Kelpies that they have been adopted for the VisitBritain campaign and been so well received in China.