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The Kelpies: Scotland’s Living Legends Towering 30 meters above The Helix park in Falkirk, the Kelpies are monumental steel sculptures by artist Andy Scott. Shaped as colossal horse heads, they honor the heavy horses that once powered Scotland’s industry and agriculture, while drawing their name from mythical water spirits known for strength and transformation. During a thunderstorm, their presence is unforgettable. Lightning ignites their sleek steel forms, casting them as living creatures agai

Rising 30 meters into the sky at The Helix park in Falkirk, the Kelpies are among Scotland’s most iconic modern landmarks. These monumental steel horse-head sculptures, created by artist Andy Scott, are both a tribute to the nation’s working heritage and a reminder of the timeless myths that run through its landscape. On one level, the Kelpies honor the mighty draft horses that once hauled barges along canals, plowed fields, and drove the machinery of Scotland’s agricultural and industrial age.

47K views · 600 reactions | Going down the Falkirk Wheel from the Union Canal to the Wheel basin - a unique view from the boat pilot position on one of the Visitor Centre tour boats! (Vertical format video version) | Scotdrone | Facebook