Falkirk.
The Helix Park is The Home of The Helix – the largest equine sculptures in the world. Located between The Helix and Grangemouth, it was created as a space for the communities in the Falkirk area to come together.
Can you see The Kelpies from the road?
The Kelpies are two giant steel horse heads that are easily visible from a distance while driving the M9 motorway. Standing nearly 100 feet (30 metres) high over the Forth & Clyde Canal, these are actually the largest pair of equine sculptures in the world.
Are The Kelpies worth seeing?
If you’re looking for an awesome roadside pitstop in Scotland or day out from Edinburgh, you MUST visit The Kelpies! These two mammoth horse head sculptures are part of The Helix, a community park for the public to enjoy while they are in the area.
What does the legend say about The Kelpies?
In Scottish folklore, a kelpie is a dangerous shape-shifting water creature that can appear on land as a horse. The kelpie appears to their human victims as a grey or white horse, entices them to ride on their back, then carries them down to a watery grave.
Where are the mini kelpies now?
The Kelpie maquettes are on display next to the Scottish Maritime Museum’s Puffers Café on Harbour Street, Irvine, between 10am–5pm daily as part of the Museum’s Sea Monsters!
Can you walk between The Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel?
This short walk connects the stunning tourist attractions of the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies equine structures on the historic Forth & Clyde Canal.
What time do The Kelpies light up at night?
Every night when the sun goes down the Kelpies will be lit up. In Winter, this means you can see the lights on at 4pm. They usually coincide with streetlights in the area turning on. If you think they are impressive in the daytime, you will be in awe at the rainbow colours lighting them up at night.
Can you just turn up at The Kelpies?
Opening Hours. The Kelpies are always accessible for a visit. The Kelpies Tours – Tickets are sold on the day from The Visitor Centre at The Helix, but the best way to avoid disappointment is to pre-book your tickets online. You can also contact The Visitor Centre on 01324 590600 for more information.
How far apart are The Kelpies and The Falkirk Wheel?
about 4.5 miles
It’s about 4.5 miles.
Can you stay overnight at The Kelpies?
In fact, you can even stay in The Kelpies car park overnight for a small fee! Located conveniently just off the M9, you can add The Kelpies park to your route stop with minimal disruption.
Which is a famous kelpie?
Loch Ness
Loch Ness. Almost every sizeable Scottish body of water has a kelpie story associated with it, but the most widely reported is the kelpie of Loch Ness.
What powers do kelpies have?
Kelpies have the ability to transform themselves into non-equine forms and can take on the outward appearance of humans, in which guise they may betray themselves by the presence of water weeds in their hair.
Are kelpies unicorns?
What is the difference between a Unicorn and a Kelpie? As well as the unicorn, the Kelpie is an integral part of Scottish folklore and although it is horse-like much like the unicorn, there are subtle differences. The Kelpie is in fact an evil water-spirit which has anciently haunted Scotland’s lochs and lakes.
Are Kelpies in Harry Potter?
In Harry Potter, kelpies are also water creatures that take a horse-like form, and their hair can be used as wand cores, though kelpie hair is regarded as substandard material for wandmaking.
Are The Kelpies always lit up?
According to the Press and Journal (November 2014), “the Kelpies are lit up with LED lights an hour after sun down every night. Light-up time changes throughout the year according to the weather and season.”
Researchers at the University of Sydney have found no genetic evidence that the iconic Australian kelpie shares canine ancestry with a dingo, despite Australian bush myth.
Is Falkirk worth visiting?
The area boasts some outstanding attractions, including The Kelpies, The Helix, The Falkirk Wheel, Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway, the Antonine Wall, and The John Muir Way to name but a few.
How much does it cost to go to The Falkirk Wheel?
Adult £13.50. Concession £12.00 (anyone over 60, holding an Access Card, full time Student or Falkirk Council Tax Payer. We may ask to see proof of age or status) Child (5-15yrs) £8.00.
How long is the walk at The Kelpies?
Experience this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near Grangemouth, Falkirk. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
Is parking free at The Kelpies?
Large free car park is about 100 yards from the Kelpies via a flat well-surfaced pathway.
Are The Kelpies closer to Glasgow or Edinburgh?
The Kelpies are 11 miles from Stirling, 25 miles from Edinburgh, and 25 miles from Glasgow. They’re located off the M9 in Falkirk.