Forth’s Timeline
Unravel over 2,000 years of Scottish history. Take a trip to the heartland of Scotland and experience the rich landscape of the Forth Valley. An adventure awaits as castles, art collections, steam trains and Roman antiquities come together in Forth’s Timeline.
Three central themes weave the attractions and their exhibits together: ‘Landscape of Inspiration’, ‘Power Struggles’ and ‘Crucible of Industry’ - follow real lives, real stories and real museums. Each provides a different way to explore the rich variety of things to see and do while staying in the Forth Valley.
Forth’s Timeline offers a real wealth of treasures to discover and as most of the attractions are FREE, you can explore and enjoy again and again.
To help visitors unravel the rich history of Scotland’s Forth Valley, 16 attractions have come together to show you the wonderful and varied array of places to see and things to do. ‘Forth’s Timeline’ is a great introduction to this beautiful area.
Three themes connect the museums, galleries and other attractions. The first, ‘Crucible of Industry’ examines the role of places like the Kinneil and Bo’ness Railway and the Birkhill Fireclay Mine. During the industrial revolution the area’s mines and the power of the River Forth drove Scotland into a new age.
The ‘Power Struggles’ theme explores Sir William ‘Braveheart’ Wallace at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum and also takes visitors back in time to the Antonine Wall. Kinneil Museum hosts part of this World Heritage site and presents exhibits from the period. The area’s links to struggles abroad can be seen at The Regimental Museum of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
The final theme, ‘Landscape of Inspiration’ delves into architecture and art inspired by the Forth Valley. This includes the architecture seen on the Clackmannanshire Tower Trail and the University of Stirling Art Collection featuring works by J D Fergusson.
Delve into Forth’s Timeline at the following attractions:
Dollar Museum
Based in an early 19th century woollen will, the museum tells the story of the areas and the imposing Castle Campbell or ‘Castle of Gloom’.
Kilmadock Information & Heritage Centre
This centre is the gateway to several attractions including Doune Castle, the Doune Pistols, The Mercat Cross and the Red Kite birds of prey at the Argaty Estate.
The Regimental Museum of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
This museum tells the story of two of Scotland’s most distinguished military regiments.
University of Stirling Art Collection
A stunning collection of over 100 works of Scottish artist J. D. Fergusson.
Tullibody Heritage Centre
This centre tells the fascinating story of one of the oldest villages in Scotland.
Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum
A remarkable collection of objects relating to Wallace and the Wars of Independence, the Roman occupation and Scottish history throughout the ages.
Alloa Tower
This fine medieval tower is one of the largest and most imposing of its type in Scotland.
Menstrie Castle
The birthplace and home of Sir William Alexander (c1577-1640), 1st Earl of Stirling, and founder of the colony of Nova Scotia in Canada.
Clackmannan Tower
The earliest part of the tower was built around 1354 by the highly influential Sir Robert Bruce.
Sauchie Tower
Built c1431 by Sir James Schaw. The Schaws were one of the most influential families in medieval Scotland and governors of Stirling Castle from 1460.
Castle Campbell & Garden
The Castle was built as a testament to the power and wealth of the Campbell family – earls to marquises and, later, dukes of Argyll.
Callendar House
The Roman occupation of Scotland and the Antonine Wall is right on your doorstep when you visit Callendar House & Park. The House is one of Scotland’s finest baronial mansions.
Kinneil Mueum
The Kinneil Museum is a useful place to start your investigations of the Antonine Wall.
Grangemouth Museum
Delve into history at one of Scotland’s earliest planned towns.
Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway
Journey back through time, experience the power of steam and discover the fascinating history of Scotland’s railways.
Birkhill Fireclay Mine
A vast network of tunnels can be enjoyed with underground tours of the old workings and the opportunity to see 300-million-year-old fossils.
Contact
Forth’s Timeline
Callendar House
Falkirk
Forth Valley
FK1 1YR
Great Britain
Tel: +44 (1324) 590942
WWW: http://www.forthstimeline.net
