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Why Are the Kelpies the most iconic landmark in Scotland ?

Why Are the Kelpies the most iconic landmark in Scotland ?

Scotland has many iconic landmarks from stunning landscapes to castles and monuments. My top five landmarks in Scotland are the Kelpies From the opening of the Forth and Clyde Canal in the 1770s, the barges were pulled by one or two horses which had to be changed at various stages. Kelpies tours can be booked online or phone +447305294773 . Our Five star tours available for booking include The Kelpies were inspired by the Clydesdale horses used to pull barge along…

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Kelpies inspiration

Kelpies inspiration

Andy Scott, the creator of the Kelpies, has said that his inspiration came from the great heavy horses which once pulled the laden barges of coal and grain along the Forth and Clyde Canal. Kelpies tours They will certainly stand now as a reminder to our grandchildren of the extent to which we and our forefathers depended on our four legged friends not only on the waterways but in every single aspect of life. To arrange a private tour of…

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The Kelpies fun run is Supernova

The Kelpies fun run is Supernova

The Kelpies are Supernova ! Every November since 2015 the Kelpies have been the location for a fun run all in a good cause . Visit the Kelpies on our Kelpies tours . Phone 07305-294773 for more details A unique night-time race around the Kelpies is being held .The 5k run was the first event of its kind in Scotland in 2015 .The run takes place at dusk and it will allow participants to explore the home of the two…

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The Kelpies go Supernova

The Kelpies go Supernova

The Kelpies go Supernova ! Every November since 2015 the Kelpies have been the location for a dazzling fun run all in a good cause . A unique night-time race around the Kelpies is being held . The 5k run was the first event of its kind in Scotland in 2015 . The run takes place at dusk on November 8, 9 and 10 and it will allow participants to explore the home of the two 30-metre high horses at…

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Falkirk tours of the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel

Falkirk tours of the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel

Explore the famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in our Falkirk tours . For Falkirk tours phone 07305-294773 or contact us online . Tours start at 10 am . Normal pickup point is Edinburgh city centre or the airport . Other pickup points can be arranged . 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 saloon car Small…

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Kelpies gifts and tours
What is the story behind the Kelpies ?

What is the story behind the Kelpies ?

What are the Kelpies ? The Kelpies are 30 metre high sculptures of Clydesdale horses , a unique tribute to the work horses of Scottish industry and economy, pulling the freight barges and coalships along the canals of Scotland in the nineteenth century . Canals shaped the geographical layout of the Falkirk area. The Kelpies are the centrepiece of the Helix Park in Falkirk . Explore the famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in Falkirk in our Private Kelpies tours. The Falkirk Wheel replaced nine locks…

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Private Kelpies tours

Private Kelpies tours

Explore the famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in Falkirk in our Private Kelpies tours. Kelpies Falkirk tours Tours start at 10 am . Normal pickup point is your hotel in Edinburgh city centre or the airport .  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 saloon car Small private group tour with a maximum of four people Our…

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Visit the Kelpies in Falkirk

Visit the Kelpies in Falkirk

Visit the Kelpies in Falkirk Looking for things to do in Falkirk ? Why not take the Kelpies Falkirk tour and visit 3 five star attractions ? The Kelpies, the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar house feature in this tour . The Kelpies have become one of the top tourist attractions in Scotland . Airport taxi transfers to The Kelpies in Falkirk  can be booked in advance online or by phone on  07576-127097. We have a range of fixed price deals for transfers from…

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A swan visits the Kelpies

A swan visits the Kelpies

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…

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The Kelpies pictures and gifts

The Kelpies pictures and gifts

 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 tour of them online.  Explore the famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in Falkirk .   Book your Falkirk tours online Tours start at 10 am . Normal…

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