This is s short post about The Kelpies, just a short visit i made to this place and i share with you some pictures and a video that i made and is on my you tube channel.
Also i leave some history around this place, from the source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kelpies
History
The name was chosen by Scottish Canals at the inception of The Helix project, in 2005. The Kelpies name reflected the mythological transforming beasts possessing the strength and endurance of 10 horses; a quality that is analogous with the transformational change and endurance of Scotland’s inland waterways. The Kelpies represent the lineage of the heavy horse of Scottish industry and economy, pulling the wagons, ploughs, barges and coalships that shaped the geographical layout of the Falkirk area.
According to sculptor Andy Scott, “The original concept of mythical water horses was a valid starting point for the artistic development of the structures.” He also said that he “took that concept and moved with it towards a more equine and contemporary response, shifting from any mythological references towards a socio-historical monument intended to celebrate the horse’s role in industry and agriculture as well as the obvious association with the canals as tow horses”.
In 2008 Scott created three-metre-high miniature versions in his Glasgow studio. These were then scanned by lasers to help the steel fabricators create accurate full-scale components
According to Scott the end result would be “Water-borne, towering gateways into The Helix, the Forth and Clyde Canal and Scotland, translating the legacy of the area into proud equine guardians”.
During the first year following the opening, nearly one million people visited the sculptures.
The first routine maintenance and cleaning was carried out by a high-wire team in the summer of 2017.
Structure
Built of structural steel with a stainless steel cladding, The Kelpies are 30 metres high and weigh 300 tonnes each. Construction began in June 2013, and was complete by October 2013. The Kelpies are positioned either side of a specially constructed lock and basin, part of the redeveloped Kelpies Hub.
You can have a look at my video below :
Check out the localization on the map :
You can see below some webpages with more information about the Kelpies if you want to prepare for a visit :
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/the-helix-home-of-the-kelpies-p889261
https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Kelpie/
Some pictures i made in this visit :
See my other videos on my youtube channel :
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCio9RifwOGWWadJ3keVYB5g
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