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Kelpies commonwealth gold
Friday 1st August saw The Kelpies illuminated in a stunning shade of gold to celebrate the Commonwealth Games being held in Glasgow.
The Kelpies tower a colossal 30 metres above the Forth & Clyde canal and form a dramatic gateway to the canal entrance on the East Coast of Scotland. Sculpted by Andy Scott, The Kelpies are a monument to horse powered heritage across Central Scotland.
Each of The Kelpies stands up to 30 metres tall and each one weighs over 300 tonnes. They are constructed of structural steel with a stainless steel outer skin.
This stainless steel skin reflects the light of the day, and the night, and makes for an amazing sight in all weather - the selection of photos above gives you a taste of this transformational effect.
The two massive horses' heads are positioned either side of a specially constructed canal lock and basin - part of The Kelpies Hub.
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Kelpies commonwealth gold
Friday 1st August saw The Kelpies illuminated in a stunning shade of gold to celebrate the Commonwealth Games being held in Glasgow.
The Kelpies tower a colossal 30 metres above the Forth & Clyde canal and form a dramatic gateway to the canal entrance on the East Coast of Scotland. Sculpted by Andy Scott, The Kelpies are a monument to horse powered heritage across Central Scotland.
Each of The Kelpies stands up to 30 metres tall and each one weighs over 300 tonnes. They are constructed of structural steel with a stainless steel outer skin.
This stainless steel skin reflects the light of the day, and the night, and makes for an amazing sight in all weather - the selection of photos above gives you a taste of this transformational effect.
The two massive horses' heads are positioned either side of a specially constructed canal lock and basin - part of The Kelpies Hub.
As always not liking Flickr new layout, please press "L" for full screen.