Falkirk WHEEL: An Engineering Masterpiece

Falkirk Wheel. A real time view of the Falkirk Wheel turning 180 degrees. The wheel joins two canals and gives access to Glasgow and Edinburgh. It is an engineering masterpiece and a must visit attraction in Scotland.
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[@ianmcsherry5254]

It's not quite correct to say that tourists were never in mind when the Millennium Link works took place. The Union canal, and the Forth & Clyde canals, originally, were very much commercial routes, easier to move large cargoes that way. No-one in the 21st century, in Scotland, is going to shift cargo that way, rightly or wrongly. Now, it is a well-used route for leisure purposes. I live in Edinburgh, a short walk from the Union Canal, and all sorts of boats use it, from kayaks & canoes to full-sized canal boats. It is very well loved, and appreciated by everyone who lives near it. 👍

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thanks for the helpful comment!

[@davecooper3238]

I have a friend lives nearby. I went when it first opened. They had a visitor centre & small shop & carpark right from the start. The visitor offer has since been expanded.

[@chrishart763]

Amazing

[@billb7876]

My parents lived not far from this for 30 years but I have never been sadly (my kids did with their grandparent) but that was 20 years ago

[@oyguloyoshxonasi]

😮😮😮

[@shumailasarwar]

❤

[@johngreenhorn8853]

Kemlin wheel