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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 +447305-294773 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 . Please enable javascript in your browser to book 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…

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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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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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Kelpies creator unveils new horse sculpture

Kelpies creator unveils new horse sculpture

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 until the end of September. The Rook, which is made of galvanised steel, is the first in a series of collaborations between Glasgow-born Scott and…

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