Do the Kelpies light up every night?
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.”
What is 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.
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!
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.
Is the Falkirk Wheel lit up at night?
Unfortunately the Falkirk Wheel is not lit up every night. The coloured lights you might have seen in photos or from afar are reserved for special occasions.
Can you walk from kelpies to Falkirk Wheel?
This is a nice, flat route, and easy to follow as it’s An easy walk along the Forth and Clyde Canal towpath to visit two modern visitor attractions, The Kelpies and The Falkirk Wheel. Park in the car park at the Kelpies (charges).
What do the Kelpies represent?
heavy horse
The Kelpies represent the lineageof the heavy horse of Scottish industry and economy, pulling the wagons, ploughs, barges and coalships that shaped the geographical layout of Falkirk.
What do the Kelpies Symbolise?
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. It is said that Kelpies like to haunt rivers and streams, usually taking on the shape of a horse. The Kelpies lit blue to symbolise the summoning of water.
How much did the Falkirk 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.
How often does the Falkirk Wheel turn?
The speed which the Falkirk Wheel turns is 1/8th of a revolution per minute, taking only 4 minutes in total.
Can you walk from kelpies to Falkirk wheel?
Can you swim at Falkirk wheel?
Whilst we actively encourage the recreational use of our Scottish Canals – by boats, bikes, boots and beyond – we discourage swimming in our canal network.
Where can you see the kelpies in Falkirk?
The Kelpies are in the Helix Park which is open all year round until about 10 pm every day . The Kelpies were based on 2 Clydesdale horses Duke and Baron. The Helix runs tours of the Kelpies and there is a charge for that . They let you go inside on of the Kelpies. You can buy a ticket for the tour inside the visitor centre
Who is the artist of the Kelpies T-shirt?
Visit the The Kelpies gift shop for t-shirts , jigsaw puzzles , hoodies and prints. The Kelpies are the largest pieces of equine art in the world , created by Scottish artist Andy Scott. The most successful Scottish artist of all time is Jack Vettriano .
How big is the helix in Falkirk Scotland?
The Helix: Home of the Kelpies covers over 350 hectares of green space between Falkirk and Grangemouth. The Helix includes the Plaza Cafe, the lagoon, woodland and wetland areas, miles of pathways and the adventure play zone.
When to book The Kelpies and the helix tours?
We recommend booking The Kelpies & The Helix tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 42 The Kelpies & The Helix tours on Tripadvisor