The Kelpies

Had wanted to visit these beautiful sculptures for quite a while, and I was so pleased I finally got to see them last week, (early September). Spent 3 hours in their company and enjoyed every minute. Despite having mobility issues I found the area very easy to get around and there was ample seating outside the visitor centre and by the lake to rest. Nice cafe and gift shop too. These sculptures are breathtaking close up, I found them to be quite spiritual. The staff were also very helpful. I definitely recommend a visit.

Seeing is so much better. I wasn't sure what I'd think of giant horse heads next to a motorway, but having visited as my other half really wanted to see them, I now get it. Really nice area to explore with walks and parks. Cant see anything this nice lasting long in the south of England where we live so well done again Scotland for showing up us southern cousins. Drone photography allowed, again a refreshing difference from down south. It's no wonder as the publicity and photography is good free advertising.

It's a fantastic venue. Overnight campers are allowed for 15 pounds. Bathroom facilities are located in the parking lot and visitors center. Picnic tables, a canal trail, an ice cream truck, and a hot dog vendor on-site. A short hike and you are at a park/playground.

Enjoyed the experience. The steel structures are amazing and look majestic. Large parking area against a nominal entrance fee with things to do for all the family. An extreme Karting circuit easily reachable on foot. The area is very nice and large open spaces to walk and relax. Definitely not to be missed. Only flaw is the eateries options, little options and can be improved.

Absolutely breathtaking. Ample parking, and a short walk from the car park. There's a cafe and a souvenir shop with plenty of things to choose from. The Kelpies statue is something else - words just cannot describe. It's a must visit site if you are to visit Scotland. Cannot recommend enough.

The Kelpies are stunning and deeply meaningful sculptures that capture so much in the expressions of the horses. They are a modern landmark yet carry historical importance. I would have loved to see more detailed information about the history of the area and the role of horses in past wars but even without that the statues themselves are breathtaking. The design is powerful and simply unforgettable.

Lovely place to visit right next to the canal. These huge metal statues are amazing. You can inside them when they are open to read about how they were made and get a very different view of these massive statues.

This is a fantastic park! There are canals running through it, beautiful walking paths, a visitor center with toilets, and food trucks lining the paths. It's £4.50 to park all day. It's a must visit for the area!

Wow! We didn't even have to visit The Helix park in Falkirk to see them. They were there to greet us along the M9 Motorway on the way to Glencoe. What a sight to see on an early Friday morning. Their names are Duke & Baron. They are the steel sculptures (100 ft tall) modeled after the Clydesdale horses that were vital in moving barges along the canals. It's a perfect location for them being near the link between the Forth and Clyde canals. They are named after mythical shape-shifting spirits called "Kelpies" that would appear in the form of a horse. It's like the one that Newt rides in Fantastic Beasts. A very mysterious and mythical creature. Well, they certainly looked that way to me when seeing their heads peeking over the motorway through the morning fog. It was mesmerizing! So much so, that I didn't even think of taking a picture of it. I was too stunned at the sight we were seeing, as well as the fact that there is no viewing point to stop at from the motorway. I kind of regret not being able to visit the park to get the whole experience. There is even a tour that will take you inside one of the sculptures. I'm hoping we can visit the next time we're in Edinburgh on a cruise of the British Isles. I can only hope.

We drove past the Kelpies several times the past few years. Visible from far away on the M9. This time we decided to spend a little time here. And indeed it's actually well worth the hype! Parked at the Helix carpark, just a short walk away. With a fixed rate of only 3.50£. It's really great that visiting The Kelpies if free of charge. As well as the grounds and the Helix Park south of the carpark. Public toilets, some food stalls and a souvenir shop are located on the grounds. The Kelpies represent the lineage of the heavy horse of Scottish industry and economy, pulling the wagons, ploughs, barges, and coalships that shaped the geographical layout of the Falkirk area. The Kelpies are 30 metres (98 ft) high and weigh 300 tonnes each, built of structural steel with a stainless steel cladding. It's an impressive sight - an amazing sight. It's a popular place to visit. But we've chosen a late afternoon and many visitors were gone already. A good decision, took some good pics. Walked along the canal heading east for a bit. Then along the canal heading south back to the carpark. Almost had the paths to ourselves. There's a lot more to walk, to see and to discover. Including a several mile long circle path (through the town). Surely a thing we will do next time. Was a lot more interesting, prettier and rewarding than we thought. We will definitely be back.

The Kelpies were a very cool place to stop. You can book a tour inside of the sculptures, which I didn't have the time to do, but there is also loads of grounds to explore throughout. The grounds also include a couple of gift shops and spots for coffee and snacks.

The Kelpies are a photogenic monument honoring the Scottish workhorse.  It was completed in 2014.  The horse heads are made of steel and are 98' tall.  Visiting made for a nice photo op stop.

Ok don't totally get why the horse kelpies are such a big deal but I guess they are so we stopped at the park and took a quick look on way to Edinburgh.

The Kelpies look INCREDIBLE!!!! What are Kelpies? They are a pair of gigantic steel sculptures in the shapes of horse's heads. They stand tall over the landscape at about a height of a 10 story building. Very, Very, Very impressive piece of work!! You can find these beauties at Helix Park in Falkirk, Scotland. It is well worth taking the time to visit. There is a large parking lot. From the parking lot, it is an easy stroll to the Kelpies. The closer you get to them, the more magnificent the sight. Tours are available a few times per day. Unfortunately, we did not have time to take one of the tours. So, I do not know anything about the history of the Kelpies. All I can say is that seeing these Majestic sculptures in person was one of the highlights of our time in Scotland. They are not to be missed!!

Beautiful park, plan to spend an afternoon. Lots to explore. Wish I had more time here

The Kelpies in Falkirk were my first stop after picking up my rental car at Edinburgh Airport on my second day in-country in Scotland in July 2019. I arrived around 12:20 p.m. on Saturday 6 July 2019 and found that parking was still easy to find, however, by the time I left about half an hour later cars were circling for spots. Two tall metallic Kelpies can be seen on approach by foot from the parking lot. The path was paved and level. In front of the Kelpies is a pool of sorts, that was quiet when I visited, which made for some cool imagery with the reflections of the Kelpies in the water. Moats around the base of each Kelpie are a means of keeping people from climbing/touching the sculptures at any given contact with the ground. Grassy lawns around the sculptures, pavement, and pool, doubled as a lounging/picnic space.

The Helix Park offers a break from the car after days of sightseeing and enjoy a nice walk in a beautiful park. The car park is small, so get there early or you will be circling for someone to leave. Once we parked, we walked along flat, paved walkways (easy for persons with mobility issues, and great for little ones to burn off some energy) looking for the enormous Kelpies. I mean they are as tall as a building-how can you miss them? The park is cleverly laid out so that The Kelpies suddenly come into view as you turn a corner, which absolutely takes your breath away. Up close The Kelpies are magnificent! Be sure to stop by the cafe/restroom area for a nice place to sit for a minute, enjoy the view, and browse their gift shop before your walk back to your car.

This was a very impressive structure. At night it lights up beautifully. We stopped in for a bit while on a tour and took the required pictures. The site around the Kelpies is impressive. Supposedly during warmer times it can get quite busy. And, I was told, you can climb up inside either one or both, which would be something cool to do.

These are the most incredible sculptures I've ever seen. Written description could never do them justice. I was here in 2015 right after they first opened. I saw them again this year. The parking is great, snack bar is great and really nice restrooms. Again, incredible sculptures.

I recall passing by the imposing figures of the Kelpies back in 2018 on a day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Ness/Glen Coe, but finally got to stop by recently to see them up close. I don't know much about these horses of Scottish mythology, but these sculptures are really well done, and are picturesque in any kind of Scottish weather, whether it be sun or clouds or rain. A tour guide explained that one faces heaven while the other faces hell. While some may dub it a roadside attraction, it's a really well done artsy installation, and welcomes visitors with nice facilities including a cafe, restrooms, and benches for sitting. I'm not sure whether or not it's a common occurrence, but some random guy showed up in a kilt playing the bagpipes during my visit; it doesn't get any more Scottish than that! While I probably wouldn't recommend anybody go out if their way to visit, it's a great place to stretch your legs in Falkirk between Edinburgh and Scottish Highland destinations.

Nice drive to the Kelpies which is two large sculptures of horse's heads. Interesting architecture designs. We also had lunch in the visitors cafe. My wife and auntie had heggis which is a kind of Irish sausage.!it was very good and tasty. I stuck with two slices of pepperoni pizza. Pizza was like our store bought.i should have had the heggis and fries.

Accesible for people with walking disabilities, free parking, beautiful green area. Also has cafe with toilets

We visited the Kelpie's as part of a Highland tour that we did with Rabbies tours and it was one of the highlights of my trip. Even though it was cold and rainy we still had a great time underneath the giant kelpie sculptures. On a sunny day I imagine it would be absolutely gorgeous. I also grabbed a coffee from the little coffee cart on the grounds as well as a snack to take with me on the bus and it was ideal to have something warm to hold in the chilly weather. We also used the bathrooms; they were clean and satisfactory.

The family at AtlasAdventured highly recommends visiting here! Stunning works of art! We saw them from the freeway and decided to get closer. As you get close you lose sight of them and we were like "how?! They're so big!" We turned into Helix Park, which has plenty of walking and biking trails, playgrounds, and cool sculptures throughout. The grounds are very well kept. There are two different parking lots, one closer to the park, and one close to the statues. Once you park, it is a little bit of a walk (an easy walk) to the statues, maybe 5 minutes. How awesome that you can walk right up to them! Plenty of photo opportunities from every angle. There is also a visitor center which includes a cute gift shop, restrooms, and cafe. They do offer tours of the statues, which allows you to see the inside of them! Our daughter loved being able to run all around and couldn't get over the size of the Kelpies. If you are ever in the area, I highly recommend planning a visit here. It's a whole day of fun, for free! And it's beautiful.

Yelp 100 Challenge 2019 - # 55/100 Such an awesome sight to behold. The Kelpies are two horse head structures about 30 meters (100 feet) high. Construction started in Mid-2013 and was completed in November that same year. This was a project for the communities in Falkirk, Scotland. You can go inside the structures only through the Kelpie tour. The fee is about £7.50 for adult, 2 children free for each paid adult. They have a gift shop and cafe when walking to and around the Kelpies has gotten you hungry. The toilets were clean, parking spaces were adequate during out visit.

It's a great place to dog walk. It does get busy, hence the star off, but if you walk further round to the Helix park it is much more open and less crowded. That also has a nice large lake with swans and pedal boats (pre-pandemic). Kelpies has open and fairly clean toilets plus places to buy a tea, coffee and cake or ice cream!

We stopped here as part of a driving tour, and walked right up to the sculptures. They are made of 1,898 plates of stainless steel each. A sight to behold.

They are iconic. Great structures day or night and the surroundings also make for a many a pleasant walk. Lots else to look at- piers, boats, pond, grasslands, kids play area. It's a good place to stop and have fun with all the family and I got to know it like many during the Covid period when everything was outside. Suggestion- they could come up with a few more options for a bite or a snack either with the cafe or a few rotating mobile caterers.

One of my favorites places in Scotland. A friend and I got to venture here on a day off from work and we arrived at dusk when The Kelpies turn on their color-changing light show. They're massive and very impressive when seen from the M9 and up-close. The amount of pieces it took to create these beauties is amazing and they're a must see while in Scotland.

You see The Kelpies on the motorway when driving by and they look impressive then. However, it is worth dropping by to the park and get up close. They are even more impressive then and the environment is very pleasant. A nice little stop for 1/2 hour.

The kelpies are stunning, towering over the union canal at 30 metres high, shimmering and beautiful, they're breathtaking and overwhelming and magical. I'm glad I got to see them up close, photos don't do it justice.

Great place for a warm stroll with your dog or significant other, and learn about some Scotland lore. There are a few trails depending on how much exercise you need.

Breathtaking, magnificent, wonderful beasties. The Kelpies really come into their own when you get right up close to them, although like their mythical counterparts they do seem to change their appearance as you approach them. Was that one's head at quite that angle? Weren't those ears a little flatter? Andy Scott is definitely Scotland's favourite sculptor at the moment, and these are without question his finest work to date. Even apart from the art, the sheer engineering complexity of the sculptures has you scratching your head wondering how on earth they managed to design them, never mind actually construct them. I've visited them 3 or 4 times at different hours of the day, and always found something new to appreciate. Today we did the 'official' guided tour, which lasts 45 minutes and takes you inside the 'head down' Kelpie, whose name is Duke. The other one is called Baron, and they were modelled on two working horses from Pollok Park in Glasgow. Andy actually brought both horses to see the finished sculptures, and we are told that they were very impressed with their likenesses. Although how they expressed that sentiment is beyond me. Anyway, Duke, the model for 'head down' Kelpie, left one of his horseshoes, which you can see inside his sculpture and stroke for luck if you go inside. Out tour guide was very entertaining (although the horse-related puns grew old really quickly), and you learn about the sculptor, the area, the canals and some myths and legends about kelpies. Yet unless you really want to see the inside of one of them, it's honestly not worth paying the price of the tour as you can just walk around yourself for free. The area is still rather underdeveloped, and is a bit of a 'work in progress', so I'm only going to give them 4 stars; but the new visitor centre is very nearly completed and should be opening later this year. When it's finished I think the Kelpies will deserve their fifth star.

A must visit when you are in Edinburgh! The Kelpies structure is really amazing in person and so are the mythical stories attached to them - an amazing modern engineering sculpture! The Kelpies are also part of a park where the locals come in regularly for a walk.

I love visiting the Kelpies. Such an amazing piece of public art! I was already a fan of artist Andy Scott so hearing he was putting some incredible sculptures in my hometown was very exciting. Every time I visit Scotland, I head to the Kelpies for a glorious walk around the Helix park with my niece, and mega dog walk up to The Kelpies. The structures are massive and magnificent to look at. There is a visitor centre with a little cafe for a tea while to look at the sculptures and enjoy being beside the canal area. I purchased a print of the Kelpies while there but they have a lot of other tourist items for sale too.

I really didn't appreciate just how amazing the Kelpies really are until we visited them over the weekend. It really is one of those things you have to see in person to appreciate! We arrived pretty early on a Saturday morning (around 11am) - later in the day it was really busy and there was a queue for the carpark so I'd advise early if you can! There's a carpark right nearby which is £2 and there is one which is free further away but it was full. It's a short walk over to the Kelpies - you can go over the hill or on the road and if you have mobility issues you can park right next to the visitor centre. We decided to do a tour and booked it in the visitors centre, £7 per adult but it's the only way to get inside the Kelpies so well worth it. The tour was 45 minutes long and really good - interesting, relaxed and I think you get a better experience for having done it. Going inside Duke was a real highlight and something I'll always remember. We also had some food in the visitors centre - if I was a harsher reviewer, I'd deduct a star for what was definitely the world's worst sausage roll. It was so greasy, and not just the pastry. The meat was greasy. Urgh. I actually feel a bit sick thinking about it. There's another stall on the other side of the Kelpies which sells coffee and ice cream. All up, this was a totally brilliant experience. I just loved it and we ended up staying for a good few hours. It would be a great place to bring your dog or a picnic, especially in nice weather.

Absolutely incredible. We saw them from the highway and were immediately drawn in. Parking is very reasonable at only £4 for the day. The kelpies themselves literally take your breath away. The park that they're in is dedicated to them. You can go up and actually touch and see inside of the sculptures. The visitor centre has a cute gift shop, cafe for quick bites, and a small informational room with interactive activities and a short documentary on how the kelpies were made. You can't miss these if you're driving through Scotland (literally... you can see them from the motorway).

Took a wee drive up here on a lovely sunny day as never been up close to the kelpies and I was pretty impressed! We parked in the main car park next to the kelpies and paid £2 for the privilege as the wee car park as you enter the park was full. You can pay £7 for a guided tour into one of the sculptures but we werent that fussed as they are most impressive from the outside. We took a wee wander the park and stopped off for some ice cream. However the smell from the cafe at the back of the kelpies was no so pleasent - possibly due to the sewage bins out there. Overall it was a lovely way to spend a sunny saturday!

A drive out from Edinburgh but well worth the time and effort. Those magnificent sculptures stand out, and high, from the waters edge. We, luckily, had a great sunny day which helped show the work involved in the design and build of these horses heads, almost real.

If you can get to Falkirk to see these, it's totally worth it. I'm not one for throwing hyperbole about, but these magnificent sculptures are simply breathtaking. Standing about 100ft or 30m tall, there's two of the horse head sculptures on display. One is looking down upon the pond it sits on; nearby there's a sign declaring "Bow down your strong heads to taste the water" ; next to it is one staring at the sun with it's mouth open, with a sign nearby saying "Stretch up your long necks to face the sun". The story is that a Kelpie is a mythological creature that lives in a body of water, and takes on the form of a majestic horse when it's on land, tempting unsuspecting travellers to mount and ride them; when they have a victim, they dive into the water with their prize. We overheard this from a local, so straight from the horses' mouth (HA!) In any case, these sculptures are based on Clydesdale horses by local artist Andy Scott, and are the focal point of the Helix regeneration project. Well worth a trip just to see at the moment, although there are guided tours with experts that allow you into the sculptures to see inside; we didn't do that today, but will happily return and do it in the future. A visitor centre of sorts exists at the moment in the form of a temporary portacabin, but a proper bricks-and-mortar centre is being built and will open in 2015. One of the most unique and outstanding sights that Scotland has to offer. A must see.

"Let's go somewhere different for a walk". That was the main reason behind our visit to the Kelpies. I suggested it and before we knew it we were on our way. To be honest I really did not know what to expect. I had heard good things and also some folk suggesting it was a waste of money building them, but I went with a completely open mind. As you can see I have given them 5 stars. I ain't 100% sure what to say other than I found the site of them very impressive. They tower out of the ground and really make an impact on the skyline. Om my travels I have seen amazing ancient sites and impressive massive modern constructions, but these just seem a bit different. Modern but mythical... I think you need to see them for yourself to understand. Money well spent in my mind. Other than that. There is a canal to walk along. Some places to grab some food and plenty of room to walk your dog if you have one.

Transport yourself into a magical world - these mythical creatures will amaze you! Visible from the road as you approach the kelpies are huge metal structures that dominate the landscape. The walk up to them is breath taking as the kelpies get bigger and bigger until you are right underneath them. There is a tour inside but we didn't take this - instead we opted to walk all around the kelpies gasping at their beauty.

Ever since I heard of the plan of building them I was curious how the would look like. Standing in front of the three meter high versions at the Falkirk weel a few years ago I was totally impressed by the expression of the statues. Considering the thirty meter high versions couldn't be build by the sculptor himself, he could only "supervise", they did a "great job". Congrats to both Andy and the team building them. Leaving "The Kelpies" I am a bit jealous at everybody living in this area.

Holy cow this place was cool! Made this a priority in our Scotland trip and were not disappointed. All the pictures are really neat and filtered and wonderful, but just being by the Kelpies it's breathtaking. You can walk right up to them and feel their presence, gives you goosebumps! The cafeteria was not great, but they were really busy, I would say better off bringing a picnic and just enjoying the view. Clean bathrooms, nice staff. Great stop!

The Kelpies are two imposing and amazing 30 metres high horses head sculptures in stainless steel, part of The Helix park. It certainly deserves a visit, so prepare your camera phones and hit the road...preferably on a sunny day. They have a nice souvenir shop (a bit over priced though) and a café (no cash point ATM or cash back from the till, but credit/debit cards are accepted) run by friendly staff. A not-to-be-missed landmark in Falkirk!

I had seen photos of the kelpies before I decided to go, and thought the effect might be diminished by that a bit, but they are just so impressive. Most sculptures would be impressive at that scale, but it's not only the size that makes them noteworthy, they're just so well done, every angle is interesting. Apparently they are based off of two actual kelpies, which I think comes through. Though cars are much more convenient, It is possible to get there using public transport, several busses get quite close so there was one available to and from the Scot-rail station about every 5 minutes, and using sat nav apps made it easy. I happened to go wandering through an industrial park, through a gate where a trail led through a small field, over a bridge and then onto the complex but...no one else seemed to do it that way. To be honest, I think my lil trek added to the effect. There were people with kids and dogs walking around, biking, whatever, but it definitely wasn't busy. There are a couple vendors on the perimeter, apparently there's a visitor centre coming this year (2015), but for now at least, it's free and just a really cool thing to visit. Also, if you google The Kelpies on Vimeo, there's a really cool time lapse video of the construction.

I secured my first glimpse of them from quite a distance as we drove towards the Kelpies. They were all I wanted them to be. I behaved like a child eager to get to a favorite park. I could not wait to see them up close and personal. When we finally arrived, I found myself at a loss for words. The scale and beauty of the Kelpies surpassed my imagination. I could have sat and stared at them for hours. My only wish was that I lived closer so I could see them more frequently. Breathtaking!

The Kelpies are a must-visit, if you're a tourist or a local. Easily accessible from anywhere in the Central Belt, this is one of these cool looking sites that you often drive past and consider going to, but then put to the back of your mind and forget about. It's a real shame, as this is a fantastic place to spend a lot of time, especially if you have a young family or a dog to walk. When you get there, you'll find a first small car park which is next to the kids activity centre. This car park is free, but looks like it fills up pretty quickly. A drive of about a minute or so takes you to a much bigger car park, which is £2 for unlimited parking time. The car park is a pretty decent size, and we managed to get a space without any problems just before lunchtime on a good day for weather. The surrounding grounds are great: part of the Helix program, there is a good amount of green space for you to sit and chill out at, as well as a load of walkways alongside the canal if you fancy a wander or a cycle. They've really done a good job of this, and it looks like it's been there for years (in a good way). One of the things I never realised is that the canal that's part of the Falkirk Wheel runs right alongside the Kelpies, and it really adds to the atmosphere, and makes you want to drive a canal boat past them and the wheel. In terms of facilities, there is the main visitors centre, with a small shop, and a food hall (about the only drawback of the whole place - our sausage roll wasn't the greatest). At the other end, there is another shop that sells ice-creams, coffee and sandwiches. Nothing is overly expensive, and you get a good amount of choice. The Kelpies are the main attraction though, and they are really, really good. In terms of spectacle, they are amazing to look at, and your view of them changes massively depending on your location and the weather. We were there during the day, and I think they would look really good as well at night. The photos here and elsewhere will give you an idea of how they look, but you really have to see them in the (steel) flesh to properly appreciate them. We did the guided tour, which was £7 for 45 minutes. You get to learn a lot about the artist, the horses who were the models for the statues, and the location. While this is good, the main draw here is getting inside of one of the Kelpies. This is a really good way to appreciate the technical skill that was involved in getting these things up, and is really a must-do for your first visit. I really enjoyed the Kelpies, and kicked myself for not going sooner. I'm definitely going to be back, and can really see me taking visitors to here and the Falkirk Wheel as a great 1-2.

A long-distance cycle brought us past the Kelpies, magnificent as they are. They stand tall and brilliantly crafted, no doubt provoking many an 'oooh' and an 'aaaah.' And rightfully so. They're certainly an interesting addition to the area and most definitely worthy of our quick-stop for a picture. Whilst our route only just allowed us to peek at the 'tail end' (!) of the Kelpies, we simply couldn't resist stopping briefly to take in the view and were wowed by the sheer size and magnitude of the sculptures. They're beautiful, they really are. I'm sure they're bound to catch many a visitor's eye or simply remind a local of the beauty of home. I'd love to come back and get a better view but for now, the Kelpies did not disappoint. Neigh, they did not!

It is probably one of my favourite walks just after dinner time, when everything starts to shut down. When the lights start to come on and you see these beautiful guys come to life.

I tried to make this an event but apparently Yelp doesn't do events in Falkirk which is rather sad. Anyway if you live anywhere near Falkirk you must know about the Kelpies! These sculptures are by Andy Scot who brought us the wonderful Heavy Horse along side the M8. This time it is again horses, just their heads with the BIG difference that they are absolutely massive at 30 meters high! Last night and tonight there is a launch event a mixture of sound, light and fire, the effect is stunning. There are still some places left in the late time slots tonight and on line tickets are £8. Go if you can you will not be disappointed! Thee whole site will be open from Monday onwards and even without the light show they are most certainly worth a visit!

The Kelpies themselves are, without a doubt, stunning. The first time my BIL and I drove past them I was immediately plastered to the window, drooling: not only are they huge, but man!! The sight of two enormous horse-heads, one tossing his head boldly into the sky, is one hell of an impressive thing no matter who you are. I decided to venture off with my visiting friends to see the Kelpies up close on a "let's-venture-off-to-Falkirk" day. While the Kelpies obviously merit five stars for just being huge, stinkin' awesome, free, mythological-based statues, I would caution that those who are traveling the lengths of Falkirk to do a little research into what buses they will take (or better yet, to snag a friend with a car!) to visit. Perhaps I've become a bit too soft by living in a city where everything is easily within walking distance, but it can be a bit confusing figuring out where to get on/off to see the Kelpies, especially if you're venturing from other bits of Falkirk (say, the Wheel!)--and the route isn't the most exciting. Despite that, Falkirk knows its city highlights, so it has bus lines just for those very things, and the bus drivers are more than happy to help you figure out your stops. Perk! The park around the Kelpies is interesting and certainly worth a ramble--some strange sculptures can be spotted here and there; there's a wetlands portion full of reeds and marshes; all the paths are flat and level for easy access and wandering; and there's a man-made pond in which we saw flocks of happy dogs cavorting about. If you live in the area I could see this park being a lovely place for a stroll, taking your dogs out to stretch their legs, or to let your children wreck havoc for a little while. Even better when you have the Kelpies as the crown jewel to take visiting friends or family. My only disappointment is that I didn't get to see the Kelpies all lit up for the night. But considering at this point it's still light out at 10 pm, I didn't quite fancy sticking around for that long. It's cool though: seeing baby swan goslings near the cafe behind made up for that!

I love The Kelpies! So impressive when you go visit in person. Even in horrible weather, they are still such a sight! There's not really much else out there at the minute, there's a couple of burger vans where you can get some food, but until the visitor centre gets built, it's pretty much just on a sparse bit of land. They are starting to light them up at night now, so I can't wait to get back out again after dark!

Fantastic work of art, you don't realise how amazing they are until you get up close, the interlocking and precision cut plates are awesome, illuminated at night looking stunning!

This was my very favorite part of a two week long whirlwind trip through Scotland that included the highlands, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. It's simple, it's massive, it's stunning. The Kelpies are two giant metal sculptures seemingly erupting from the earth in Falkirk. Incredibly impressive and almost moving, we stood and stared at these giant mythological horses for what seemed like ages, just taking them in. The accompanying gift shop is cute and understated - I ended up buying a lot of little things because I didn't feel like they were railroading me with high priced crap - I got a few magnets, a postcard, that sort of thing. It's very clean and bright inside too. There's seating near the sculptures for an outdoor picnic and a small cart for food. But really, you don't need any of that. Just show up, walk up, and take in the incredible sight of two horses rising ominously out of the earth.

The helix and kelpies are a great addition to Falkirk. Great place for dog walkers, families or couples. Wonderful surroundings with plenty of interesting views. The kelpies are a great vocal point but so is the lake, and greenery. Small cafe where you can buy coffees, juices and cakes. In the process of building a children's play area which will be another great aspect to these grounds.

What a sight while visiting Scotland. Awesome sculptures that I bet look twice as good after dark. If you are looking for something to do and you are near the Kelpies it is worth a visit.