July 17, 2024 -- The Kelpies are one of the places I visited instead of the Highlands, due to Covid. They are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Scotland. The Kelpies are a pair of large horse head sculptures located near Falkirk. I hired a taxi to take me there.
Duke (L) and Baron (R)
The two metal sculptures are named Baron and Duke. They are based on two real Clydesdale horses. They represent the heavy horses that pulled boats and cargo along the towpaths of the Clyde & Forth and Union Canals. They are the largest equine sculptures in the world. They were unveiled in 2014.
Little Kelpies in front of Big Kelpies
In Scottish mythology, Kelpies are shape-changing aquatic spirits. The name may derive from the Gaelic for heifer or colt. Kelpies are said to haunt rivers and steams, usually in the shape of a horse. There are many legends associated with the Kelpies.
The Kelpies are located near the canal.