Falkirk Kelpies Watercolour

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The Kelpies are 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures standing next to the new Queen Elizabethh II extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal in The Helix, a parkland project built to connect 16 …
The Kelpies are 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures standing next to the new Queen Elizabethh II extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal in The Helix, a parkland project built to connect 16 communities in the Falkirk Council Area, The sculptures were designed by sculptor Andy Scott.

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Sep 8, 2024
Parked in the Kalkirk stadium and walked - would recommend you do this to avoid parking charges and queues. Nice walk through to the kelpies hub. Cafe nice place to meet friends and food reasonably p… Full review by JCM2501
Sep 7, 2024
It was a pity about the weather as it rained constantly and heavily during our visit. BUT we still had great views and enjoyed the exhibitions. The young man at the entrance was great. I have mobil… Full review by WhatNoBiscuits
Sep 2, 2024
Definitely recommend a visit, we stayed overnight in our camper. Cost £12.50 and we had the use of the toilets overnight. I didn't realise the kelpies weird part of a larger park so unfortunately we… Full review by Donna T
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Facts

Construction completed:October 2013
Construction started:June 2013

Questions & answers

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Do you have dog friendly eating at the kelpies
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Not sure. Didn't see any dogs there when we visited.
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Does anyone know if the visitor centre &/or cafe is dog friendly (can’t see any reference on the website)
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Hi, I did ask about this myself; dogs aren't allowed in the visitor centre though I noticed clips for leads on the picnic benches and they're welcome in the outdoor spaced.
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Answer by catcantona · Mar 25, 2023
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could we just turn up in our campervan and park on the kelpie carpark over night or do we have to book before and how …
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could we just turn up in our campervan and park on the kelpie carpark over night or do we have to book before and how long can w stay there Please
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We did not stop overnight but believe the bottom car park allows this, see their website or give them a ring during the day and they may be able to give you full answers on what you …
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We did not stop overnight but believe the bottom car park allows this, see their website or give them a ring during the day and they may be able to give you full answers on what you ask, hope this helps
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When were the Kelpies built?
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Construction began in late 2013 and it took just 90 days for 30,000 pieces of this giant puzzle to be painstakingly slotted into place. It was clear from the moment that the first bit of …
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Construction began in late 2013 and it took just 90 days for 30,000 pieces of this giant puzzle to be painstakingly slotted into place. It was clear from the moment that the first bit of steel was placed in the ground that they would dominate the landscape.
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Can I visit The Kelpies at night?
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Yes, you can. The small car park is open at all times, The Kelpies are lit up from dusk. Please find out more about parking here:...
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