Booked trip on wheel for 20/12/09 but trip could not be completed due to the canal being frozen. Obviously nobody's fault but it would have been nice to have been given the opportunity to cancel. As it was the trip commenced with no warning that it couldn't be completed and we finished up paying £10 each for one revolution of... more

the falkirk wheel is well worth the trip. and to add to the enjoyment you are in the gorgeous lowlands of scotland, close to edinburgh, sterling and the wallace monument. the entire concept is striking in the imagination made a reality. the shape, reminiscent of a claymore, impresses as you approach from a distance. watching the wheel in operation is... more

Having been to the Wheel many times I was shocked to read the recent review about not staying in the area. The Wheel is a great attraction with a nice gift shop and eating place. It's a nice area to walk and kids will love the space to run around. The Wheel sits just on the perimeter of the town... more

a trip to the falkirk wheel is a must. i was not really bothered about visiting this but my partener being an engineer was, but when we arrived i was amazed at the structure and would advise this is a must. more

on a recent holiday to falkirk to take in the falkirk wheel and other well worth seeing sights we were unfortunate enough to stay in the area (this is not advised )my wife 2 children and myself stayed in stenhousemuir i can only say i have seen cleaner and quieter war zones the town centre has recently been rebuilt, not... more

The wheel is a fascinating piece of scottish engineering and everyone we have taken there to visit, regardless of their age or background has been intrigued and enjoyed the trip One of the wonders of the modern world surely. Free entrance is refreshing in this day and age and this could be a cheap trip out with the children. Only... more

This is a fascinating piece of engineering set in a lovely location. We spent about two hours here and the kids (8, 10, 13) loved the free play area. There are three gift shops offering a wide range of good quality and interesting souvenirs. In fact, it is almost worth going there for this alone. Free parking, free admission, free... more

Visited the Falkirk Wheel while we were in Edinburgh for a long weekend. Falkirk is only about a 45-min drive from Edinburgh and it was on the way to Stirling Castle. There is lots of free parking space and finding the wheel is pretty easy indeed. The place has a gift shop with Scottish themed souvenirs, and a cafeterie as... more

The Falkirk Wheel was a memorable visit for sure! You go along onto a boat and get lifted up very slowly by this wheel till you get to the top and move along another canal. The boat then turns around and sends you back down via the wheel. Well worth a visit and not scary at all unless you have... more