New project to explore Scotland's historic Forth Valley

Museums, galleries and historic sites in Scotland’s Forth Valley are providing a new way for visitors to explore the region with the launch of a free project called Forth’s Timeline.

Created by 16 visitor attractions, Forth’s Timeline uses an interactive map and brochure (available at forthstimeline.net) to highlight exhibits and link the collections and buildings together using three themes.

The first theme, ‘Crucible of Industry’, links museums examining the industrial revolution. The ‘Power Struggles’ theme considers 2000 years of conflict, at home and abroad. The final theme ‘Landscape of Inspiration’ delves into the architecture and art which the Forth Valley has inspired.

Each theme creates a different route to explore the physical and historic centre of Scotland. By following each theme, visitors can discover some of the unique smaller collections and visitor sites the Forth Valley has to offer and unravel over 2000 years of history.

The project includes the world heritage site the Antonine Wall, works of art depicting Sir William “Braveheart” Wallace and the Clackmannanshire Tower Trail, a look at five historic buildings once home to Scottish nobles. The Bo’ness and Kinneil railway and Birkhill Fireclay Mine are favourites with older children and can be combined with visits to other museums in the area.

The Forth Valley is less than an hour’s drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh and the 16 museum, galleries and historic sites are all within a 20-mile radius. First Scotrail services and local bus routes are available throughout the vicinity.

For more information, log on to forthstimeline.net.