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All the United Kingdom Scotland Dunmore

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Dunmore

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Dunmore, Scotland

Updated October 7, 2022

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Dunmore, Scotland

The Dunmore Pineapple House

A giant pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, and an amazing vacation rental option.
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Dunmore, Scotland

Dunmore Park House

A once extravagant mansion, now reduced to ruin.
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Dunmore, Scotland

Elphinstone Tower

Built in the 16th century, the tower is now in ruins.
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Torwood Blue Pool

Falkirk, Scotland

Torwood Blue Pool

The mystery of this small, brick pond eluded its possibly only investigator until his death.
4 miles from Dunmore
The Kelpies.

Grangemouth, Scotland

The Kelpies

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.
4 miles from Dunmore
Here lie three poor souls.

Culross, Scotland

Plague Grave

The final resting place of three children, infected with the Black Death, who all died on the same day.
5 miles from Dunmore
Falkirk Wheel

Falkirk, Scotland

Falkirk Wheel

Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.
6 miles from Dunmore
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