Where are the horses heads in Scotland?

Falkirk
The Kelpies, located in Falkirk, Scotland tower a colossal 30 metres above the Forth and Clyde Canal and form a dramatic gateway to the canal entrance on the East Coast of Scotland. Created by Scotland’s leading sculptor Andy Scott, The Kelpies are a monument to horse powered heritage across Central Scotland.

Can you swim in The Helix?

The Helix Lagoon is a fabulous open water swimming resource in the same park as the now world famous “Kelpies” statues. With the exertion of swimming, even after an hour in the water you don’t feel overly cold.

What is the story behind the Kelpies?

The origins of the kelpie are believed to be rooted in human sacrifices to the water gods however this concept eventually died out and the story of the kelpie was then used to keep children from playing too near to lochs and dangerous rivers. It also encouraged women to be wary of good looking strangers.

Why are they called Kelpies?

The Kelpies are named after the mythical water horses said to be in Scottish lochs and rivers. His giant horses’ heads form a new gateway into the canal system of central Scotland from the Forth estuary via the River Carron.

What is a Kelpie Harry Potter?

XXXX. [Source] A Kelpie is a shapeshifting water demon native to Britain and Ireland. Able to take any form, they usually take the form of a horse with a bullrush mane. After luring unwary travellers onto their backs, they drag them underwater and eat them, allowing the entrails to float to the surface of the water.

Where are the two horses heads in Scotland?

The Helix Park
The Helix Park is The Home of the Kelpies – the largest equine sculptures in the world. Located between Falkirk and Grangemouth, it was created as a space for the communities in the Falkirk area to come together.

Can you swim in Scottish lochs?

Loch Ness is the largest loch by volume in the British Isles, so there’s a lot of water to swim in! While it’s possible to swim in Loch Ness all year round, we’d recommend only visiting in summer as the water can get down to a chilly 5 degrees in winter.

Can you swim in kelpies?

Come and Try Open Water Swimming Sessions give swimmers a unique opportunity to make a splash by the Kelpies at Falkirk’s newly-opened Helix Lagoon.

Do kelpies actually exist?

A kelpie is a shape-changing aquatic spirit of Scottish legend. Its name may derive from the Scottish Gaelic words ‘cailpeach’ or ‘colpach’, meaning heifer or colt. Kelpies are said to haunt rivers and streams, usually in the shape of a horse. But beware…these are malevolent spirits!

Are kelpies good pets?

Quick and agile, Kelpies are great dogs for families that love to work out. They are so friendly they’ll hang out with other dogs and even cats. If trained and socialised, they are suitable for young children. However supervision is recommended as they enjoy herding and may round up your children into line.

How do you identify a Kelpie?

On the fronts of the legs and on the head, the hair is a shorter length. Recognize the coat color. An Australian Kelpie may have a base color of black, chocolate, red, fawn, or smoke blue. A black or red dog may be solid-colored, or they may additionally have tan markings.

How big is the helix in Falkirk Scotland?

The Helix: Home of the Kelpies covers over 350 hectares of green space between Falkirk and Grangemouth. The Helix includes the Plaza Cafe, the lagoon, woodland and wetland areas, miles of pathways and the adventure play zone.

Where does the Helix Project take place in Scotland?

The Helix is a land transformation project to improve the connections between and around 16 communities in Falkirk District, Scotland, including the eastern end of the Forth and Clyde Canal, and to regenerate the area near where the canal joins the River Carron.

Where is the helix home of the Kelpies?

The Helix: Home of the Kelpies covers over 350 hectares of green space between Falkirk and Grangemouth. The Helix includes the Plaza Cafe, the lagoon, woodland and wetland areas, miles of pathways and the adventure play zone. The jewel in The Helix…more

Where did the idea for the Helix Park come from?

The Helix was borne from an idea in 2003 to build an ecopark as part of the Falkirk Greenscape Initiative, transforming 350 hectares of land between Falkirk and Grangemouth. Today, The Helix connects 16 local communities through our extensive path networks stretching over 27km.