Airth is a large historic village in the Falkirk area of Scotland situated on the road running parallel to the south-bank of the River Forth one mile north of the Kincardine Bridge. The 18th century village is a designated Conservation Area, with many historically interesting features including the ruins of Airth Tower dating back to 1508, the Market Cross dating back to 1697, the ruins of a church associated with Holyrood Abbey on the south slope of Airth Hill and the 16th century Airth Castle, currently a hotel and conference centre, a part of the castle is known as Wallace’s Tower to commemorate William Wallace’s historic raid on the castle to free his uncle imprisoned by English troops. The name ‘Airth’ means ‘level green place’ which describes the flat surrounding landscape accurately, the village has picturesque views looking out over the River Forth and is a popular tourist destination and an ideal base for touring Stirlingshire, it has hotels and holiday accommodation, the Elphinstone Inn built c1800 is in the High Street along with a selection of shops and cafes and ‘The Captain’s House’ another historic building dating back to c1700. In the Dunmore estate stands ‘The Pineapple’ an odd stone built garden pavilion with a huge pineapple shaped roof built in 1761 and restored by the National Trust for Scotland. The Airth Highland Games are held each July
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Airth Village Stores
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Places to Stay near Airth
Airth Castle Hotel & Spa Resort (0.54 miles)
Situated in the heart of Central Scotland, the hotel offers an ideal base for those who are looking to explore the real Scotland. Located 30 minutes from Edinburgh and Glasgow and 10 minutes from the ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Falkirk North (1.03 miles)
Falkirk Premier Lodge (3.61 miles)
Grange Manor (3.91 miles)
The Grange Manor has the look and feel of a country house hotel. Just minutes from some of Scotland's leading multinational companies. A favourite with executive travellers and now increasingly the ... More | visit website
Dunmar House Hotel (4.31 miles)
Leapark Hotel (4.33 miles)
Ideally situated in the historic port of Grangemouth near to m9 motorway serving Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow. An excellent location for business travellers as well as being ideally situated as a ... More
Premier Inn Falkirk (4.79 miles)
Orchard Hotel (4.79 miles)
Best Western Park Hotel (4.84 miles)
The Best Western Park Hotel is the perfect base whether your visit is business or pleasure - why not make it both? The hotel boasts a large conference centre, 2 ... More
Hotel Cladhan (5.00 miles)
Set across from Callendar Park, the hotel has every comfort and modern amenity you would expect from a three star hotel. Located in the heart of Central Scotland, this Falkirk hotel ... More
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