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Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

This was taken from the top of the wheel. This aqueduct carries the canal to the wheel. You can see the ice on the canal.

Picture Taken: December 2002.

 

Tunnel

Tunnel

This aqua-tunnel carries the canal under a historic site. This can be found at the top of the wheel.

Picture Taken: December 2002.

 

The Wheel

The Wheel

Here is a close up of the wheel. You can make out the sign, and the top of one of the boats.

Picture Taken: December 2002.

 

The Wheel from the car park.

The Wheel from the car park.

In this picture you can also make out the collecting area below the wheel, as well as some of the boats.

Picture Taken: December 2002.

 

View From The Boat.

View from the boat.

In this picture, you can see the tunnel in the distance, and the top of the aqueduct. This was taken from a boat on the wheel.

Picture Taken: December 2002.

 

The end of the aqueduct.

The end of the aqueduct.

Here we see where the aqueduct meets the ground.

Picture Taken: December 2002.

 

Wheel Close-up

Wheel Close-up.

In this picture, you can see the mechanism that keeps the boats upright.

Picture Taken: March 2003.

 

Sunset

Sunset.

This spectacular sunset picture was taken from the wheel.

Picture Taken: December 2002.

 

Newbridge Aqueduct

Newbridge Aqueduct

This picture was taken from the side of the canal, facing east.

Picture Taken: Feb 2003.

 

Canal near Ratho

Canal near Ratho

This picture was taken in February, when there is still ice on the canal.

Picture Taken: Feb 2003.

 

Ratho Bridge

Ratho Bridge

Right next to the Bridge Inn at Ratho.

Picture Taken: Feb 2003.


 

Video - Falkirk Wheel Rotating
 

 
 
 

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