Heading from the borders to Dundee (calling in briefly at Edinburgh to pick up a plaid for a friend) we travelled via Falkirk, Stirling and Perth. I had seen the Falkirk Wheel from the train on my February trip and Mum wanted to see it anyway, so here are some pics.

The Falkirk Wheel as we approached from the car park.



A closer view.



Boats on the Forth and Clyde Canal by the Falkirk Wheel.



Looking up at the Wheel from the cafe.



A boat enters the wheel which is then sealed off from the canal.



The Wheel rotates and starts to lift the boat upwards.



Me in front of the wheel. Mum can take good photos when she wants!



End on view of the Wheel in operation. As it lifts one boat it is bringing another down from the higher Union Canal.



The Falkirk Wheel is unique and replaces a series of 11 locks which meant several hours of intense labour and does it in minutes.

For more information see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falkirk_Wheel and/or http://www.falkirk-wheel.com/

More to come!