• The Kelpies & The Helix.
• Falkirk Wheel.
• Callendar House.
• Xtreme Karting Falkirk.
• Muiravonside Country Park.
• Antonine Roman Wall.
• The Pineapple.
• Dollar Park.

Is the Falkirk Wheel near the Kelpies?

This short walk connects the stunning tourist attractions of the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies equine structures on the historic Forth & Clyde Canal. ... If the start at the Falkirk Wheel is impressive, the sight of the Kelpies is mind-blowing.

Can you see the Kelpies without paying?

Yes, you can access the Kelpies area for free but the tour gives you exclusive access inside a Kelpie!

Are the Kelpies worth seeing?

These two mammoth horse head sculptures are part of The Helix, a community park for the public to enjoy while they are in the area. As well as the amazing statues, there are some scenic canal tow paths, national cycle routes, adventure play areas and cosy cafés nearby too. So, there really is something for everyone.

Can you walk around kelpies?

Be sure to walk right around the Kelpies to enjoy them from all viewpoints. At the far side there is a cafe and toilets; pass around these, and then cross the top of the lock behind them to reach the huts.

The Kelpies - Andy Scott's Equine Sculptures near Falkirk, Scotland

How far is kelpies from Falkirk Wheel?

The distance between Falkirk Wheel and The Kelpies is 4 miles.

What's the postcode for The Kelpies?

The best post code is FK2 9EE. Since visiting the kelpies I have spoken to a few people who had the same problem as we had.

How much did kelpies cost?

The sculpture was commissioned as part of the Helix project, which is regenerating a strip of land in central Scotland at a cost of £43m. The project is a partnership between Falkirk Council and Scottish Canals, and received a £25m grant from the Big Lottery fund.

Are the toilets open at the Kelpies?

The Kelpies car park toilets are open 7 days a week from 9am – 10pm.

What time do kelpies light up?

According to the Press and Journal (November 2014), "the Kelpies are lit up with LED lights an hour after sun down every night. Light-up time changes throughout the year according to the weather and season." over a year ago.

Do The Kelpies have names?

What are The Kelpies' names? When Andy set out to design his sculpture of the mythical water horses based on the old working horses of Scotland's waterways, he used two real life models. Duke and Baron are two Scottish born and bred working Clydesdale horses that still ply their trade in a field somewhere in Pollock.

Where are the 2 horse head sculptures in Scotland?

THE KELPIES AT THE HELIX

The Kelpies are two 30 metre (100 ft) high horse-head sculptures located at the Forth and Clyde Canal in The Helix, a 350 hectare parkland project built to connect 16 communities in the Falkirk Council Area of Scotland. They are the largest public artworks in Scotland.

Is parking at The Kelpies free?

over a year ago. Yes there is a large car park right up beside the site of the Kelpies and there is another one in the park area which is a short walk away. over a year ago. Yes, plenty of space and free to park.

Where are kelpies in Scotland?

The Kelpies, located in Falkirk, Scotland tower a colossal 30 metres above the Forth and Clyde Canal and form a dramatic gateway to the canal entrance on the East Coast of Scotland. Created by Scotland's leading sculptor Andy Scott, The Kelpies are a monument to horse powered heritage across Central Scotland.

Which kelpie is Baron?

Baron the Clydesdale horse was one of two models for the Kelpies along with Duke and Andy Scott has paid tribute after the 19-year-old died. A Clydesdale horse who was the model for one of the Kelpies has died. Baron was immortalised in the 100ft-tall steel statues in Falkirk by artist Andy Scott.

What's the story behind the Kelpies?

The origins of the kelpie are believed to be rooted in human sacrifices to the water gods however this concept eventually died out and the story of the kelpie was then used to keep children from playing too near to lochs and dangerous rivers. It also encouraged women to be wary of good looking strangers.

Is the Falkirk Wheel free?

The Falkirk Wheel boat lift is an exceptional feat of modern engineering that connects the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals. ... Of course, you can just go to the Visitor Centre for free and watch the wheel in motion from canal side, so you don't need spend money on the boat trip to see the Falkirk Wheel in action.

Can you park overnight at the Kelpies?

You can park overnight in the car park near The Kelpies. Toilets open until 8pm at the car park nearer to The Kelpies. The first car park on the left as you enter is now the overnight car park.

Where are the giant horse sculptures located?

The Helix Park is The Home of the Kelpies - the largest equine sculptures in the world. Located between Falkirk and Grangemouth, it was created as a space for the communities in the Falkirk area to come together.

Where are the mini kelpies now?

A mini version of the iconic Kelpies sculpture has been installed in Edinburgh. The 10ft-high "maquettes" were used as a basis for the world-famous sculpture at the Helix Parkland, a £43m regeneration project near Falkirk.

What Animal Are the Kelpies?

A kelpie is a shape-changing aquatic spirit of Scottish legend. Its name may derive from the Scottish Gaelic words 'cailpeach' or 'colpach', meaning heifer or colt. Kelpies are said to haunt rivers and streams, usually in the shape of a horse.

Are kelpies in Harry Potter?

The Kelpie in the Hippogriff Clubhouse A Kelpie was kept in the Hippogriff Clubhouse at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at least in the late 1980s.

What do the Kelpies look like?

The kelpie is usually described as a powerful and beautiful black horse inhabiting the deep pools of rivers and streams of Scotland, preying on any humans it encounters, One of the water-kelpie's common identifying characteristics is that its hooves are reversed as compared to those of a normal horse, a trait also ...

Can you swim at the Helix Falkirk?

The Helix Lagoon is a fabulous open water swimming resource in the same park as the now world famous “Kelpies” statues. ... With the exertion of swimming, even after an hour in the water you don't feel overly cold.