Scotland has a long history of equine utility and symbolism, including in their folktales, which tell of water spirits known as kelpies, which generally take the form of a horse. The titanic heads of two of these mythical beasts honor the country’s horse history in a modern public art ...
The Kelpies are a pair of monumental steel horse-heads between the Scottish towns of Falkirk and Grangemouth. They stand next to the M9 motorway and form the eastern gateway of the Forth and Clyde Canal, which meets the River Carron here....
the park was created as a space for the communities in the Falkirk area to come together. The park not only brings together people from different parts of Scotland and the UK, but we also welcome people from all over the world who come to see the Kelpies and enjoy a 5-star visitor ...
Wanted to see the Kelpies on our visit to Scotland so detoured to Falkirk. Fortunately the rain stopped for a while and we had a chance to stroll up to them.They are huge and impressive and look amazing when the sun shines on them. The cost is £3 for the ca...
It focuses on 2 iconic developments, The Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel, which are considered in relation to their impact on destination awareness and tourism development in a particular locale. The key attraction sites illustrate successful brownfield regeneration, enduring visitation and the role of ...
The Falkirk area boasts two of Scotland’s newest and most unique attractions. The modern wonders ofThe Falkirk Wheel,the world’s only rotating boat lift, andThe majestic Kelpies, the largest equine sculptures in the world, celebrate Falkirk’s industrial heritage. Both are must-see destinations...
The Kelpies, located near Falkirk, Scotland, were created by artist Andy Scott. The two 30 meter sculptures, made of steel, pay homage to the working horses of Scotland. The Kelpies were designed to represent the transformation of the horse as a symbol of strength and energy. The sculptures...
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The Kelpies are a pair of 30-meter sculptures of horse heads. They’re located at Helix Park in Falkirk, which is only 20-30 minutes away from Glasgow and Edinburgh by train. This is a must-visit attraction because it provides a stark contrast to all the landmarks that are traditionally...
We decided to add an extra day, staying in Falkirk overnight before we were due to check in so that we could seeThe Kelpies and Blackness Castle, and then stopped in at Doune Castle on the drive up the next day. It was definitely the right decision, as it meant that we could split...