The Kelpies
The Kelpies sculptures by Andy Scott tower over a new section of the Forth & Clyde Canal at Grangemouth. Inspiration for The Kelpies came from the heavy horses which pulled boats and cargo along the towpaths of the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals in their heyday. The transport arteries of the Industrial Revolution, the canals and the horses that walked them played a huge role in the development of the area. The sculptures’ name was derived from the mythical Celtic water horses which could transform their shape and which were reputed to have the strength of 10 horses and the endurance of many more. The sculptures were modelled on Duke and Baron, real-life working Clydesdale horses, who attended the opening ceremony in 2013.
The Kelpies
The Kelpies sculptures by Andy Scott tower over a new section of the Forth & Clyde Canal at Grangemouth. Inspiration for The Kelpies came from the heavy horses which pulled boats and cargo along the towpaths of the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals in their heyday. The transport arteries of the Industrial Revolution, the canals and the horses that walked them played a huge role in the development of the area. The sculptures’ name was derived from the mythical Celtic water horses which could transform their shape and which were reputed to have the strength of 10 horses and the endurance of many more. The sculptures were modelled on Duke and Baron, real-life working Clydesdale horses, who attended the opening ceremony in 2013.