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| The Kelpies are 30 meters tall. |
The Kelpies are beautiful horse sculptures at the extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal near River Carron. It is a tribute to the horses who used to pull the heavily loaded canal boats. Surrounding them is The Helix, a park with walking trails, playgrounds and wetlands. Sixteen communities in the Falkirk Council Area are responsible for the park being built and it's maintenance.
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| Built of structural steel with a stainless steel cladding, they weigh 300 tonnes each. |
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| Elegant! |
The morning we visited the Kelpies was cold and blustery. We expected to be one of the few to be there. Surprise! The park is heavily used by the locals for walking, running, and biking, as well as running their dogs off lead. In addition, the area around the Kelpies was full of people at the visitors center, taking tours and walking around to look at the magnificent beauties.
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| Drying off after a swim. His owner visited the US west coast and loves California. |
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| A pair of swans cleaning their feathers. They were totally unconcerned about people and dogs walking by. |
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| The canal continues after passing through the lock by the Kelpies. |
Whenever we drive down the M9 on our comings and goings, we pass by the Kelpies. They are always wonderful to see!
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