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Fancy organising a cosy get-together? We can help. Spoke ‘n’ Boot can host events in our byre, with or without accommodation in our neighbouring camping pods. If you’re organising an event, please get in touch with us to discuss prices and availability. Call 07999 530095 or 01324 671452 or email: spokenbootfalkirk@gmail.com P.S. You’ll find imagesContinue reading “Have your event at Spoke ‘n’ Boot”

VisitScotland has been celebrating UNESCO World Heritage Sites across Scotland, including our very own Roman Antonine Wall (a short walk from us at Spoke ‘n’ Boot). Find out more. Watch the video below. You can also find out more about the Antonine Wall on the official website.

Welcome back to Spoke ‘n’ Boot. Due to the COVID pandemic, we closed our doors in March 2020 – but are now re-opening at the end of June 2021 and are taking bookings. You’ll find our contact details at the bottom of every page on this website. To keep you safe, we’ve taken on guidanceContinue reading “Welcome back”

The area around Spoke ‘n’ Boot is fantastic for walking and cycling. VisitFalkirk has provided details on local trails on its website.

VisitFalkirk regularly shares tourist information about the Falkirk area on its Twitter feed. Check out https://twitter.com/vfalkirk for updates on attractions and things to see and do.

Central Scotland – including the iconic Falkirk Wheel (a short walk from Spoke ‘n’ Boot) – features in a new promotional film from VisitScotland. Watch it on YouTube.

Holders of special John Muir Way Passports get extra treats for free at Spoke ‘n’ Boot. If you have one of these prized documents – which cost £5 each – you can opt for an extra bit of pampering. Choose from: * a mouth-watering ice lolly on arrival or* a sleep enducing hot chocolate (withContinue reading “Extra pampering for Passport holders”

Falkirk Council has produced a colourful guide to walks around the Falkirk Wheel and the southern side of Falkirk. You can download a PDF version here. You’ll also find a full collection of free, downloadable walks guides at http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/paths

Travel bloggers “Wander In Two” – Jamie Craig and Ivana Kostovich – have praised “Spoke ‘n’ Boot, describing it as “one of the coolest, quirkiest and best campsites in Scotland”. In a post, they said: “Sandra and Stuart were just the best hosts we could have hoped for. Warm, friendly and attentive. It really feltContinue reading “Simpy the best”

An acclaimed Scottish-based blogger has described Spoke ‘n’ Boot in glowing terms. In a post, David C. Weinczok – better known as “The Castle Hunter” – said: “My accommodation at Spoke ‘n’ Boot … was genuinely my favourite place I’ve spent the night in Scotland away from my own bed.” He said the site had a “a familyContinue reading “Castle Hunter praises Spoke ‘n’ Boot”

The Scotsman has listed Spoke ‘n’ Boot in an article about the best camping locations near Edinburgh. The paper said the venue – at Greenbank Farmhouse, on the outskirts of Falkirk -provided “cosy accommodation for cyclists, walkers and other adventurers”. Read the piece here.

A new promotional film – showcasing the wealth of historic buildings and attractions in the Falkirk area – has been launched. The movie has been created for VisitFalkirk, the Council-backed body promoting the local area. It showcases a range of attractions including Callendar House, Falkirk; the Roman Antonine Wall; heritage walks in Falkirk town centre;Continue reading “Falkirk area’s rich heritage highlighted”

VisitFalkirk has unveiled it’s latest promotional film, showcasing the area’s attractions at night – including the world-famous Kelpies (which change colour at night). Watch the film by clicking the graphic below. Visit the VisitFalkirk website for more inspiration.

Families can enjoy lots of great attractions in the Falkirk area, as this video from VisitFalkirk shows. Plan your trip and find out more about the locations in the video by heading over to http://www.visitfalkirk.com

Spoke ‘n’ Boot’s Sandra Morrison has been telling The Falkirk Herald newspaper about setting up the “glamping”/camping business on the outskirts of Falkirk. She said: “Spoke ‘n’ Boot provides Falkirk’s growing number of visitors with a new way to experience all that the area has to offer.” Read the full article on The Falkirk HeraldContinue reading “A new way to experience the area”