4k Drive.....Falkirk, Scotland • From The Kelpies to The Falkirk Wheel via A803 & B816

Join me for another great 4K travel drive; through Falkirk, Scotland — filmed on a lovely sunny day with trees in blossom and clear views of two of the area’s most iconic attractions!

This journey takes you east to west from the M90 to the M80 at Castlecary Interchange, using quieter local roads that help avoid the usual traffic rush. Along the way you’ll see some fascinating sights and experience everyday Falkirk life from behind the wheel.

🚘 Route Overview:
• Starting near the amazing Kelpies — the huge horse-head sculptures visible from the M90. The Kelpies stand about 30 m (100 ft) tall and are the largest equine sculptures in the world, created by artist Andy Scott and inspired by Scottish folklore and the working horses that powered industry and canals in past centuries.
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• West along the A803 to the end of Callendar Park, then onto Westburn Avenue and the B816 road.
• A brief detour from Tamfourhill Road to visit the incredible Falkirk Wheel — the world’s only rotating boat lift. This modern engineering marvel lifts boats between the Forth & Clyde Canal and the Union Canal in just a few minutes, replacing the old flight of locks that once took hours to navigate.
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• Rejoin the B816, which becomes Bonnyhill Road, and drive through High Bonnybridge and on toward Bonnybridge Village, before reaching the M80.

🌟 Featured Attractions on This Drive:
🧱 The Kelpies — Two colossal steel horse heads located in The Helix parkland. They represent kelpies from Celtic legends — shape-shifting water spirits — and honour the importance of horses in Scottish industry and canal history.
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⚙️ The Falkirk Wheel — A must-see if you love engineering and history. This unique rotating boat lift is a feat of modern design and connects two historic canal systems using minimal energy while lifting boats about 35 m high.
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🛣️ Scenic Stops & Highlights:
• Quiet suburban and town driving through Falkirk’s residential and commercial areas ✨
• Tree-lined streets and seasonally beautiful surroundings 🌸
• Interesting glimpses of local life as we avoid the busiest roads 🚦
• A short visit to one of Scotland’s most unusual tourist attractions — perfect for both locals and visitors alike 👀

Whether you’re into travel drives, UK scenic roads, engineering wonders, or modern public art, this video will take you along a route packed with character and great visuals.

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