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The Kaims of Airth is a glaciofluvial ridge complex, or esker system, located near the village of Airth in central Scotland. It was formed by the deposition of sand and gravel by meltwater streams flowing through tunnels beneath a glacier during the last deglaciation. The site is notable for preserv...
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Classic, historically studied glacial landform with major scientific significance; quarrying and disturbance temper its standing.
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The Kelpies are two 30-meter-high horse-head steel sculptures located in The Helix park near Falkirk, Scotland, completed in 2013. Created by Scottish sculptor Andy Scott, they reference the shape-shifting water spirits of Scottish folklore known as kelpies. The monuments also commemorate the histor...
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Strong visitor enthusiasm, impressive engineering, expressive form, and regional identity; comparatively recent provenance limits historical and critical stature.
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