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United Kingdom The Kelpies

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The Kelpies are a pair of stunning 30-meter-high horse-head sculptures. These sculptures represent the mythical water horses from Scottish folklore, known as kelpies, which were said to haunt rivers and lochs.

Photography Tips

Try use the light to enhance the metalic surfaces. Position camera low to emphasize their towering size. Use the nearby water for mirror-like reflections - especially on calm days

Travel Information

By Car:
From Edinburgh: ~50 min via M9 motorway.
From Glasgow: ~40 min via M80/M9.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Lots of people

Best Timing All timings are equally good

Sunrise & Sunset 04:33 - 21:53 | current local time: 06:24

Photo Themes Giant horse sculptures

Locations Scotland Falkirk

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