This is our 3rd day in Scotland. After breakfast we started our journey towards Falkirk to see The Falkirk Wheel, Scotland’s most exciting example of 21st century engineering, The Falkirk Wheel is the World’s only rotating boat lift – lifting boats 115 ft which links the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal.
Next, we went to see The Kelpies, situated very near to The Falkirk Wheel. These two mammoth horse head sculptures are part of The Helix, on the Forth & Clyde canal in Falkirk, a community park for the public to enjoy while they are in the area. The Kelpies are a legend that has been spoken about for centuries in the folklore of Scotland and are often seen as evil creatures and demons. The Kelpies were built as a monument and tribute to the heritage of working horses in Scotland.
Our next stop The Three Bridges, The Forth Rail Bridge, Forth Road Bridge & Queensferry Crossing.
The Forth Rail Bridge, is one of Scotland’s major landmarks, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This magnificent railway bridge was built between 1883 and 1890. Considered to be an impressive feat in engineering, it was designed on the cantilever principle, and its three towers are over 100 metres high. It stretches 2.5 kilometres between two villages, and was opened on 4th March 1890.
Forth Road Bridge, It was opened in 1964. This long-span suspension bridge is 2.5 kilometres in length. Its towers are over 150 metres high and hold 49,280 km of wire in the two cables which take the weight of the suspended deck. Following the opening of Queensferry Crossing, the Forth Road Bridge is now dedicated to public transport, cyclists and walkers.
Queensferry Crossing, The Queensferry Crossing opened in 2017 and, at a length of 2.7 km, it is the longest three-tower, cable-stayed bridge in the world.
Finally, we were dropped at Edinburgh Castle, our last stop of the day. We decided to see Palace of Holyrood House, Queen’s official residence Edinburgh before entering into Edinburgh Castle. The thoroughfare that links the castle with the royal palace is called the Royal Mile. We strolled down the famous, medieval Royal Mile. We had the opportunity to view the Scottish Parliament which is situated along the Royal Mile. After having lunch at Café Royal, we headed back to Edinburgh Castle. This is a 900-year-old place, the ground is uneven, cobbled, some steep inclines. Views from the edges of the Castle grounds are incredible and worth admission alone. The Great Hall and Crown Jewels were very cool, you could feel the history coming out of the walls in both. After a busy day it was time to return to hotel however, as it was almost dinner time, we took the opportunity to have our dinner on the way.
The pictures are really breathtaking and beautifully captured. And I guess there was a lot of research done to write so extensively on the location is really appreciative. Thanks once again.
thank you sridhar.