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Central Scotland

Camelon, Bantaskine And Tamfourhill

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

Central Scotland

Camelon, Bantaskine And Tamfourhill

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

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Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

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Location: Camelon, Bantaskine And Tamfourhill, Central Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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August 23, 2017

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The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world. This feat of engineering stands at 115 feet tall and, using the power of eight domestic kettles, transfers boats 79 feet (24 m) through the air between the Forth & Clyde Canal and the Union Canal. Boats must then ascend another 36 feet (11 m) through a pair of locks between the top of the wheel and the Union Canal. There is a visitor centre here with facilities and information on the Wheel.

May 12, 2024

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Nice views along to the end of the upper canal and beyond.

July 13, 2024

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Absolutely amazing place to go and explore

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Union Canal Tunnel – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Camelon

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Elevation 130 m

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Location: Camelon, Bantaskine And Tamfourhill, Central Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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