Comments on: The Falkirk Wheel – Scotland

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:14:23 +0000

That is so cool that you can see the kelpies when you are at the top. I didn’t know about their folklore and the superstition of them being shape shifters. But in Scotland they have some amazing local myths and folklore.

By: Ami Bhat

Ami Bhat — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:30:10 +0000

Indeed a fascinating piece of engineering. I would definitely be up for a ride on this one. The whole act of moving from a boat to the wheel and back to a boat is so interesting and adventurous. I sure am impressed by the legend of the Kelpies. I so hope that I get a chance to experience it first hand.

By: Clarice

Clarice — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:43:48 +0000

Wow! I did not realize that there are so many things to do at the Kelpies. Those huge horse head statues are fascinating. Thank you for the heads up on booking a guide online. Looking forward to visiting soon.

By: Carol Colborn

Carol Colborn — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:48:16 +0000

In reply to Shreya Saha. Never knew these existed. I would certainly prefer that ride. My favorite is the equine heads!

By: Maria Veloso

Maria Veloso — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 20:02:50 +0000

When I viewed the first image, I was puzzled! The Falkirk Wheel is something I’ve never heard of before. I’m interested in taking this incredible 5-minute boat ride. Thanks to a one-of-a-kind fusion of art and engineering, I’ll surely snap photos of the massive horse head sculptures as well.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:14:31 +0000

These are two attractions in Scotland I’d never heard about but would love to see. With 11 locks replaced by the Falkirk wheel, I can see why this would be so much more efficient. It’s a very cool engineering feat! And I just love Scottish folklore. I would definitely want to get a look at the Welkies and explore the surrounding area – on foot or bicycle though, not to be tricked into riding the horses. Thank for tipping me off!

By: Renee

Renee — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 20:18:05 +0000

This is such an interesting locking system, and also is the Scottish folklore. The understanding of what a kelpie is, I wonder how many people believe that it can change its shape.

By: noel

noel — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 16:40:16 +0000

that is fascinating, I’ve never seen anything like the Falkirk wheel and that is really something to witness. I would love to actually be on is and see what all the views look like from different levels and see the views from above.

By: Tami Wilcox

Tami Wilcox — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 15:53:56 +0000

Incredibly amazing — I would love to see this engineering feat in person!

By: Shreya Saha

Shreya Saha — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 13:17:14 +0000

In reply to Aruna Gupta. That's a marvellous piece of engineering. I would like to experience the boat ride. It's really impressive how the wheel saves time overall.