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The Truly Fascinating Falkirk Wheel in Stirlingshire

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The Truly Fascinating Falkirk Wheel in Stirlingshire is the world’s only rotating boat lift – it is designed to connect the Forth & Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. (map)  Named after the nearby town of Falkirk, the wheel was opened in May 2002 by Queen Elizabeth II as part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations, reconnecting the two canals …

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A Visit to see The Kelpies in Falkirk, Grangemouth

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It was during our holiday to Loch Lomond that Hooves and I made a visit to see The Kelpies in Falkirk, Grangemouth.  I was about to say that if your ever find yourself in the Falkirk area then it is worth visiting The Kelpies, but actually in my opinion they are so spectacular that I think it’s worth …

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New Haw Lock on The River Wey, New Haw, Surrey

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New Haw Lock on The River Wey, New Haw, Surrey is a pretty little spot, located slap bang in the middle of a largely residential area in the heart of Surrey.  (map)  There is a little car park right by the lock, located to south east of it, so if you find yourself at The White Hart pub …

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