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| Title: |
Falkirk Wheel |
| Description: |
The Falkirk Wheel, a rotating boat lift, sits midway between Edinburgh and Glasgow and connects the Union Canal
to the Forth and Clyde Canal. Originally
the Union Canal had to stop at this point as there is a 150ft drop to the Forth and Clyde canal
below. A series of 11 locks allowed boats to travel between the two canals but this took a
whole day to negotiate. With the Falkirk Wheel, it takes minutes to continue the canal journey.
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| Date: |
September 2002 |
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| Title: |
Falkirk Wheel |
| Description: |
This view shows the canal viaduct which leads to a tunnel and bridge under the Edinburgh/Glasgow
railway line. Boat trips are available daily.
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| Date: |
September 2002 |
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| Title: |
Falkirk Wheel |
| Description: |
The following pictures are in sequence and follow the path of a boat arriving from
the Edinburgh side of the Falkirk Wheel. This first view shows the canal approaching
the tunnel from the north side of the Edinburgh/Glasgow railway line. The Wheel is
just visible beyond the tunnel.
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| Date: |
September 2002 |
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| Title: |
Falkirk Wheel |
| Description: |
Inside the tunnel. Yes, it's dark with a sheer drop at the other end!
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| Date: |
September 2002 |
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| Title: |
Falkirk Wheel |
| Description: |
Outside the tunnel is the upper basin where boats can await their turn on
the Wheel. There are stunning views from here over central Scotland.
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| Date: |
September 2002 |
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| Title: |
Falkirk Wheel |
| Description: |
On the Wheel and going down. On exit, boats enter the lower basin before
entering a lock and continuing their journey west.
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| Date: |
September 2002 |
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