Duke is the horse on the left, and Baron is the horse with his head looking up towards the sky.Two sets of 1:10 maquettes were initially created, and then in June 2013 the process of building the Kelpies began.The statues are constructed from structural steel, with a stainless steel cladding that gleams in the sunlight. Over a million people visited the park in the first year after it opened to the public.We paid to park at the Kelpies car park and walked the short distance down to the statues. Set in the shadows of The Kelpies, the Horsebox Cafe and Gift Shop offers visitors the chance to sample artisan ice cream, hot drinks and homemade snacks beneath the noses of the majestic monuments to horse-powered heritage.
The Kelpies are located in the heart of Helix Park – 350 hectares of recreational green land complete with Visitor Centre which includes a cafe,gift shop and exhbition space, adventure play park, splash play fountains, lagoon and miles of cycle paths. Towering above and watching over the new one kilometre stretch of Forth and Clyde canals, they are an impressive sight. But when you touch a Kelpie, you become stuck to it and then it can drag you off to its watery lair. This gives them an appearance that is as solid the real-life Duke and Baron, but as fluid as the mythical Kelpies.Each of these giant horse’s heads weighs 300 tonnes, and they stand 30 metres tall above a specially constructed canal lock and basin in the Helix park.The Helix project was conceived in 2003, with the intention to turn disused industrial land into a 350 hectare eco-park.The Helix opened to the public in September 2013 and construction of the Kelpies statues was completed the following month. They also possess ability to summon a devastating flood.But if you manage to grab hold of the Kelpie’s bridle, it will become your captive. I’d love to pay a visit to the area as there seems to be a lot to see and do there.There certainly is lots to do in that area of Scotland, definitely well worth a visit!Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The mythological Kelpies are shape-shifting beasts who haunt rivers and streams, and possess the strength and endurance of ten horses. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Click here for details of how to book your The Kelpies are located in the heart of Helix Park – 350 hectares of recreational green land complete with Visitor Centre which includes a cafe,gift shop and exhbition space, adventure play park, splash play fountains, lagoon and miles of cycle paths.These giant horses’ heads were showcased on the very popular TV series Great Canal Journeys, with Timothy West and Prunella Scales.For full details of how to get to the Kelpies please Join the First Bus Number 2 bus for Bo'ness at Slammanan Road approx 2 minutes walk from the rail station. It’s 27 miles from Glasgow on the M80, and if you’re travelling from Edinburgh, it’s around 25 miles away on the M9.There’s plenty of car parking available at the Helix, and parking charges are very reasonable. As an Amazon Associate I earn a fee from qualifying purchases.Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly.
When they appear as a tame pony by the water’s edge, they are particularly attractive to children. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Or alternatively you can then get the 28 bus to Falkirk/Alloa from this bus stop and get off at Glensburgh Road before Kerse Bridge Grangemouth, from here it is an approx 8 minute walk to the Kelpies along the canal. The clear blue morning sky provided the perfect backdrop for the gleaming steel structures.After taking photos from every conceivable angle, my hands felt absolutely frozen. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.This website uses cookies to improve your experience. For more info about opening times for both cafes just Offers visitors the chance to sample artisan ice cream, hot drinks and homemade snacks beneath the noses of the majestic monuments to horse-powered heritage.There are toilets available in The Visitor Centre during opening hours of 9:30 - 17:00. to access the First Bus route planner The Kelpies Tours - Tickets are sold on the day from The Visitor Centre at The Helix, but the best way to avoid disappointment is to The Horsebox Cafe is open Wednesday - Sunday from 11 am till 4pm during Winter. There are also disabled spaces at the play area carpark which is about 300 metres from the Plaza Café and can be accessed by smooth wide pavements. You will then control its mighty strength and endurance.The concept of the statues represents the heavy horses who played such an important part in Scottish industry, as they pulled wagons, ploughs and barges in the Falkirk area.The models for the Kelpies are two real-life heavy horses, Duke and Baron. If you’re happy to park at the smaller Helix car park and walk down to the Kelpies, parking is free.If you’re travelling on public transport, there are two train stations a couple of miles away in Falkirk. The Kelpies, © Falkirk Council, Unit 2A, The Falkirk Stadium, 4 Stadium Way, Falkirk FK2 9EE, Scotland, UK
Both the Visitor Centre and Plaza Café are accessible to wheelchair and powerchair users and include disabled toilets.