Central Scotland
The Kelpies
About
The Kelpies
Standing tall at 30 metres, The Kelpies are a spectacular sight in Falkirk. The enormous steel horse-head sculptures celebrate Scotland’s deep ties to working horses and the magical water spirits of folklore. Located within Helix Park, they present an excellent photo opportunity, whether you are admiring them close up or walking along the neighbouring canals. At night, they sparkle spectacularly against the sky, making them a must see for anybody interested in Scotlands unique mix of history, art, and tradition. At Hopscotch Travel, we have a number of tours which incorporate The Kelpies, including our Mary Queen of Scots private tour and Highland Perthshire & Whisky private tour .
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FAQs
They're called Duke and Baron, after two Clydesdale horses that were among the last working horses in the Falkirk area.
Sculptor Andy Scott designed The Kelpies, and they were completed in 2013. They take their name from the kelpies of Scottish folklore, shape-shifting water horses said to haunt rivers and lochs, and they honour the working horses that once powered Scotland's industry and farms.
The Kelpies and Helix Park are free and open at any time. If you'd like to go inside one of the sculptures, guided tours run for a small fee and need booking in advance.
They aren't. The sculptures are a real Falkirk landmark finished in 2013. Kelpies do appear as water horses in Scottish mythology and in the Harry Potter stories, but these particular sculptures have no connection to the films.
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