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the Kelpies in Helix Park, Falkirk are amazing sculptures of two Clydesdale horses

  • can you visit the Kelpies at night ?
  • Yes , although the road to the second car park is closed at 10 pm

 

Kelpies tours , visit the 2 Kelpies Duke and Baron on a private tour
Tke Kelpies – a visitor’s guide

Tke Kelpies – a visitor’s guide

The Kelpies Visitor Guide Located in The Helix Park near Falkirk, Scotland, the Kelpies are one of the most iconic modern landmarks in the country. Standing 30 meters tall, these majestic equine sculptures, the largest in the world were designed by renowned sculptor Andy Scott and pay tribute to the region’s industrial heritage and the powerful, mythic water horses of Scottish folklore. The Kelpies are part of a larger redevelopment project aimed at connecting communities with art, nature, and history….

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The Kelpies at night – a stunning spectacle

The Kelpies at night – a stunning spectacle

Imagine a world where myth and modernity meet under the celestial canvas of the night sky. This is what awaits you at The Kelpies in Falkirk, an awe-inspiring sight like no other. As darkness descends, these colossal steel sculptures transform into luminous beacons, casting an ethereal glow over the waters of the Forth and Clyde Canal. Kelpies at night prints for sale. The Kelpies are an amazing sight by day and night . Kelpies tours from Edinburgh can be booked…

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Kelpies Scotland tours

Kelpies Scotland tours

Please enable javascript in your browser to book Tour the amazing Kelpies in Falkirk with Private tours Edinburgh. Book now on Whatsapp +447305294773. There are two extra options on this tour ( not included in the tour price ) .At the Kelpies you can take a guided tour of the Kelpies including going inside one of them . There is a trip over the Falkirk Wheel which can be booked online . In the 19th century Clydesdale horses played a…

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What are the top questions people ask about the Kelpies ?

What are the top questions people ask about the Kelpies ?

When people see a picture of the Kelpies or a friend mentions them it often piques their curiosity . So how do you find out more about the Kelpies ? We are here to help and answer the most important questions about the Kelpies . How much is a tour of The Kelpies ? We run a private tour of the Kelpies which also includes a visit to the Falkirk Wheel and Stirling Castle . This tour costs £275 and…

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The Kelpies get their own Christmas skating rink

The Kelpies get their own Christmas skating rink

Falkirk’s iconic Kelpies are to get a festive skating rink for the first time this Christmas as it looks to boost its income after it emerged its Helix Park home is currently running at a £600,000 loss. The council shocked everyone when they announced that the Kelpies were running at a huge loss , mainly because of the cost of maintaining the Helix Park and despite getting 800,000 visitors last year . Falkirk council announced this week that tickets are…

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The Kelpies at night go Supernova !

The Kelpies at night go Supernova !

A unique night-time race around the Kelpies is being held in November  . The 5k run was the first event of its kind in Scotland in 2015 . Visit the Kelpies on our unique Kelpies tours with free hotel pickup from Edinburgh . Phone +447305-294773 for more details . The Kelpies at night print is now for sale online. Kelpeis t-shirts and gifts can be bought online at the Kelpies gifts shop , now featuring unique prints , tshirts and…

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Explore the famous Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House in Falkirk , tour three five star attractions in Falkirk . Tour the Kelpies the largest equine sculptures in the world. Six hour private tour around Falkirk for up to four passengers
Kelpies creator reveals his greatest ambition

Kelpies creator reveals his greatest ambition

Andy Scott , the sculptor behind Scotland’s iconic Kelpies landmark has said he wants to design a statue dedicated to comedian Billy Connolly. Andy Scott, who has a number of notable sculptures around the world, said as an “informal ambassador for Glasgow and Scotland”, the Big Yin deserves a tribute to him to be built. Scott described Connolly, originally from Glasgow but now living in Florida, as “one of the funniest comedians ever, as well as a great actor and…

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The Kelpies private tours

The Kelpies private tours

The Kelpies in Helix Park are 30 metre high sculptures of two Clydesdale horses , Duke and Baron , a unique tribute to the horses that used to pull freight barges along the Union Canal and the Forth & Clyde Canal in Scotland in the 19th century . Designer Andy Scott is from Glasgow . His latest sculpture is one of Sergio Aguerro , the Manchester City player who scored the goal to win the Premiership for City . Kelpies…

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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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