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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 historical role of heavy horses that towed barges along the nearby Forth and Clyde Canal. They have become a prominent landmark in central Scotland.
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Where are The Kelpies sculptures located?
The Kelpies are massive horse-head steel sculptures located in Falkirk, Scotland. They stand in The Helix parkland, serving as a prominent landmark in the central belt of Scotland.
Who designed and built The Kelpies?
The 30-meter-high monuments were created by the Scottish sculptor Andy Scott. They were completed and officially opened to the public in 2013.
What do The Kelpies represent?
The sculptures were built to celebrate Scotland's equine heritage, specifically honoring the heavy horses that historically pulled barges along the nearby canals. They are also named after the mythical, shape-shifting water spirits from Celtic folklore.
Can you go inside The Kelpies?
Yes, visitors can book guided tours that take them inside the massive steel structures. The tour explains the engineering behind the sculptures and offers a unique perspective looking out from within the horse heads.
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