Aberfoyle & The Trossachs

Aberfoyle is a beautiful village at the gateway to the Trossachs in Stirlingshire — a landscape of dramatic mountains, shimmering lochs and ancient forests that inspired Rob Roy and the works of Sir Walter Scott. But this break also takes in some of Scotland's most extraordinary modern engineering achievements.

The Falkirk Wheel is the world's only rotating boat lift, connecting the Forth & Clyde Canal with the Union Canal in a breathtaking feat of engineering. Your visit includes an exciting boat trip on the wheel itself — a truly unforgettable experience. The same area is home to the Kelpies — two 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures beside the Forth & Clyde Canal, among the most dramatic public artworks in Scotland.

A cruise under the three Forth road bridges — the famous Forth Rail Bridge, the Forth Road Bridge and the Queensferry Crossing — provides a stunning perspective on three generations of engineering achievement spanning nearly 130 years.