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- Website: : http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk
Description
This rotating boat lift is a world first. Since 2002 it has linked the Forth and Clyde Canal to the Union Canal, and has turned this stretch of waterway into a tourist attraction. From a distance it looks as though a giant can-opener has been dropped into the landscape. On either side of its helical structure, two caissons transport craft and 300t each of water with minimal use of energy. An interesting experience as a boat-user; the best view of the structure is from the Union Canal.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide11.7 Km - Glasgow Road, Bannockburn FK7 0LJ
- The Green Guide13.8 Km - Bowyett, Torphichen EH48 4NB
- The Green Guide14.4 Km - West Green, Culross KY12 8JH
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Where to sleepnearby
- From £65Park Hotel2.75 Km - Camelon Road, Falkirk FK1 5RY
- From £80Kelpies Serviced Apartments- Russell2.96 Km - Falcon Drive, Falkirk FK5 4QX
- From £75Kelpies Serviced Apartments - McClean3.24 Km - Main St, Falkirk, Falkirk fk5 3js
More hotels in Falkirk
Where to eatnearby
- Mexican TexMexAround£223.57 Km - 222 Grahams Road, Falkirk FK2 7BH
- Scottish Steakhouse at Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & SpaAround£358.31 Km - Polmont, Falkirk FK2 0YB
- DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Golf and Spa ResortAround£419.34 Km - 1 St. Andrews Drive, Glasgow G68 0EW
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