Michael: Since today was a fine day - a rarity in the West of Scotland winter, we decided to chance it and take a trip up to Falkirk. While this town is steeped in history (William Wallace, Bonnie Prince Charlie & co..), it's modern claim to fame is the Falkirk Wheel. This is an amazing piece of engineering that serves to link the Forth & Clyde canals with the Union canal, which are at a height differential of 35 metres.
The Falkirk wheel in action
Narrow boats on the Clyde-Forth canal.
Below is the ordinary lock system on the Union canal, just before the wheel.
Ian : I love this big window at Queen Street Station, Glasgow.
The Falkirk wheel in action
Narrow boats on the Clyde-Forth canal.
Below is the ordinary lock system on the Union canal, just before the wheel.
Ian : I love this big window at Queen Street Station, Glasgow.
posted by Michael at 1:14 am
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