Just along from the Falkirk Wheel you will find these amazing structures!
Each of these Kelpies stands at 30 metres tall and weighs over 300 tons, so there would be no mistaking them on a misty evening, and unlike the sightings of Nessie there is definitely no chance of them being likened to a floating log in a photo :)
The structures were erected in 90 days in 2013, and were designed to both reflect the industrial heritage of the area, with their steel construction and the commercial past of the draught horses of the canals, where they are based. I have to admit that their unveiling in early 2014 passed me by and I only became aware of them in a recent TV programme of a canal journey across Central Scotland. They are absolutely stunning though, so if you ever get the chance to go see them then I definitely recommend that you go!
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Thanks for taking us on your journeys with you!! I love seeing your part of the world!!! These are some beautiful pictures!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW those are incredible - I imagine that up close and personal, they're even more striking!
ReplyDeleteThese are really lovely pictures - now I really have to go and see them in the flesh!
ReplyDeleteThese are on my list of 'got to visit one day'. they look absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard about these either! The time lapse was fun: I really enjoyed the sections where the camera was also moving around the site, wonder how they did that!
ReplyDeleteStunning! I've not heard of them before but they look well worth a visit.
ReplyDeleteWow, they look amazing. Whoever designed those must have had great vision.
ReplyDeleteA kelpie is also an australian sheepdog. I'm wondering what the connection is!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Laura and think of a kelpie as a farm dog. When you said you'd show us photos of kelpies, I was expecting dogs. Didn't know the Loch Ness Monster was referred to as a kelpie also. Great to learn more about your corner of the world!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool - I'd be trigger happy taking lots of photos of these too - looks like a lovely day too!
ReplyDeleteThey are incredible! I love the photo of both of them together. These are going on my bucket list of things to see!
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