Photographs of the Falkirk Wheel and Kelpies in Falkirk, Scotland.
The Falkirk Wheel at Falkirk in Scotland.
"The world’s only rotating boat lift, The Falkirk Wheel links the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal 35 metres above, allowing vessels to sail through the sky thanks to a unique fusion of art and engineering – and the same power it would take to boil eight kettles." (Scottish Canals)
The Falkirk Wheel and Basin at Falkirk in Scotland.
"The world’s only rotating boat lift, The Falkirk Wheel links the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal 35 metres above, allowing vessels to sail through the sky thanks to a unique fusion of art and engineering – and the same power it would take to boil eight kettles." (Scottish Canals)
The Union Canal and Falkirk Wheel at Falkirk in Scotland.
"The world’s only rotating boat lift, The Falkirk Wheel links the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal 35 metres above, allowing vessels to sail through the sky thanks to a unique fusion of art and engineering – and the same power it would take to boil eight kettles." (Scottish Canals)
The Falkirk Wheel at Falkirk in Scotland.
"The world’s only rotating boat lift, The Falkirk Wheel links the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal 35 metres above, allowing vessels to sail through the sky thanks to a unique fusion of art and engineering – and the same power it would take to boil eight kettles." (Scottish Canals)
The Kelpies in Helix Park, Falkirk, Scotland.
Sculpted by Andy Scott of Glasgow, inspiration for these stunning 100ft / 30.5m tall Kelpies came from the heavy horses which used to pull boats and cargo along the canal towpaths.
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The Kelpies in Helix Park, Falkirk, Scotland.
Sculpted by Andy Scott of Glasgow, inspiration for these stunning 100ft / 30.5m tall Kelpies came from the heavy horses which used to pull boats and cargo along the canal towpaths.