Dancer In Emerald poster by Jack Vettriano , price £15.95 , free UK delivery by first class post . Dancer in Emerald is a licensed reproduction printed on Premium Heavy Stock Paper paper size is 43 x 50 cm perfect for hanging or framing ideal addition to your home or office Printed on 275 gsm white … Read more
Eilean Donan Castle is set to take a starring role in a new movie by Oscar winning set designer Roger Christian . In 1980 he produced a film Black Angel which told the tale of a knight who rescues a princess while returning home from the Crusades, and was made entirely in Scotland, at locations … Read more
The Kelpies sculptures have been a huge success as a visitor attraction in Falkirk , bringing in thousands of visitors to the area . Private Kelpies tours are available with pickup from Edinburgh or Glasgow . .
The Kelpies sculptures were open to the public in April last year. The Kelpies and The John Muir Way will also be unveiled by Kelpie artist Andy Scott. The artwork will be on display inside The Kelpies for three weeks afterwards for tour guests to admire.
Glasgow artist Andy Scott designed the Kelpies, with construction work on the 300-tonne, 98ft (30m) steel figures starting in 2013.
The Helix Park project has transformed 865 acres of land between Falkirk and Grangemouth.
The Kelpies sculptures have become Scotland’s best known cultural landmark . The Kelpies gifts shop features Kelpies phone cases, jigsaw puzzles, stickers , greeting cards , t-shirts , prints and throw pillows .
Unfortunately the Kelpies are closed at the moment ( officially anyway ) but you can still take a virtual tourof them online.
Explore the famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in Falkirk .
Normal pickup point is Edinburgh city centre or the airport . Other pickup points can be arranged , subject to an additional fee .
Itinerary
5 hour private tour group day trip around Falkirk
Explore the famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House
Take in unique views of the historic Callendar House and Park
Travel by luxury car
Small private group tour with a maximum of 4 people
Our tour of Falkirk features a visit to the world famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House.
We stop for an hour at each location .
The Kelpies sculptures were open to the public in April last year. An exhibition of local schools kids artwork celebrating The Kelpies and The John Muir Way were unveiled by Kelpie artist Andy Scott.
Glasgow artist Andy Scott designed the Kelpies, with construction work on the 300-tonne, 98ft (30m) steel figures starting in 2013.
The completion of the £5 million venture marked a significant stage in the £43 million Helix project, which aims to transform 865 acres of land between Falkirk and Grangemouth.
How long does it take to visit the Kelpies ?
I would recommend about an hour for visiting the Kelpies , take a walk around them , take a few selfies then a coffee at the visitor centre if it’s open then take a look at our online Kelpies gifts including phone cases, stickers , greeting cards , t-shirts , posters, prints and throw pillows
What is the story behind the Kelpies ?
The Kelpies are a tribute to the Clydesdale horses used to pull barges along the canals of Scotland in the 19th century. The Kelpies are the largest equine sculptures in the world . Each one is 100 feet high and made from 300 tonnes of steel . The Kelpies gifts shop features Kelpies phone cases, stickers , greeting cards , t-shirts , prints and throw pillows .
what Kelpies gifts are available ?
The Kelpies gifts shop features Kelpies phone cases, jigsaw puzzles, stickers , greeting cards , t-shirts , prints and throw pillows .
Andy Scott, creator of the iconic Kelpies sculptures has created a major new work of art for Edinburgh’s New Town. The giant chess piece has been installed by the artist and the long-standing silversmiths to the Queen, who have been based at 87 George Street since 1952, outside their showroom and will remain in place … Read more