The Kelpies, Colossal steel horse heads in Falkirk, Scotland
Two monumental horse head sculptures rise 30 meters above the Forth and Clyde Canal, constructed from stainless steel plates and weighing 300 tonnes each.
The structures, completed in 2013, represent the Clydesdale horses that powered Scottish industry through transportation of coal, materials, and canal barges.
The name derives from Scottish water spirits that transform into powerful horses, reflecting local mythology and the connection between waters and equine strength.
Visitors access the sculptures through Helix Park, which includes parking facilities, a visitor center with a cafe, and connections to 500 kilometers of walking paths.
The structures underwent laser scanning from 3-meter miniature models to create precise full-scale components before final assembly at their canal-side location.
Location: Falkirk
Inception: 2014
Creator: Andy Scott
Height: 30 m
Website: http://thekelpies.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 56.01910,-3.75530
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:11
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