First ScotRail Service
operates a train from Edinburgh to Camelon every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6 – £17 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, First operates a bus from Edinburgh, Princes Street to Falkirk, St Andrew`s Church hourly. Tickets cost £3 – £5 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
How much does The Falkirk Wheel cost?
Scottish Canals video on the Falkirk Wheel website makes all this science very clear. Opened by Queen Elizabeth II in May of 2002, the wheel cost
about £85 million
to build.
What is the postcode for The Falkirk Wheel?
For anyone using a satellite navigation system, the address is The Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road, Tamfourhill,
FK1 4RS
. The main car park is a 5 – 10 minute walk along the side of the canal with a slight incline.
Do you have to pay to park at The Falkirk Wheel?
Parking. The main car park is a 5 – 10 minute walk along the side of the canal with a slight incline. There is
a charge of £3.50 per day for parking
. This payment helps to maintain The Falkirk Wheel and Scotland’s Canals.
Are trains running from Edinburgh to Falkirk?
There are
4 trains running every hour
from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Falkirk Grahamston.
Can you just turn up at the Kelpies?
3. You can go inside the Kelpies on a guided tour from the Visitor Centre. If you’re wondering if you can go inside the Kelpies, the answer is
yes
.
Can you walk from Falkirk Wheel to kelpies?
The distance between Falkirk Wheel and The Kelpies is
4 miles
.
Can you see the Falkirk Wheel for free?
The Falkirk Wheel boat lift is an exceptional feat of modern engineering that connects the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals. … Of course,
you can just go to the Visitor Centre for free
and watch the wheel in motion from canal side, so you don’t need spend money on the boat trip to see the Falkirk Wheel in action.
Do you need to pay to see the Kelpies?
Yes,
you can access the Kelpies area for free
but the tour gives you exclusive access inside a Kelpie!
Is the Falkirk Wheel good?
The Falkirk Wheel is a
magnificent
, mechanical marvel which has been constructed to 21st century, state-of-the-art engineering. It is already being recognised as an iconic landmark worthy of Scotland’s traditional engineering expertise.
How often does The Falkirk Wheel turn?
The speed which the Falkirk Wheel turns is
1/8th of a revolution per minute
, taking only 4 minutes in total. A gears system complete with cogs keeps the two gondolas always in an upright position. When the wheel completes its rotation, the clamp locks the wheel and the gap between the two gates is filled with water.
Are the toilets at the Kelpies open?
The Kelpies car park toilets are
open 7 days a week from 9am – 10pm
.
Is parking free after 3 in Falkirk?
Free parking after 3pm is available in all of our pay and display car parks
. Free after 3 is not available in any on-street pay and display parking bays. Free after 3 is an initiative to encourage more visitors to Falkirk town centre and support businesses.
Is there a playpark at the Kelpies?
The Verdict
For the kids it’s because they get to play in a fantastic, well-maintained playpark and have the freedom to scoot about and play somewhere a little bit different. The Kelpies are located
within The Helix park in Grangemouth, Falkirk
.
How long do you need at the Kelpies?
If you’re planning a guided tour and to go inside the Kelpies, the tour will take a
minimum of 20 minutes in Winter and 30 minutes in summer
. Tours start from 11 am and the last go at 4 pm. Of course, if you plan on parking up to visit The Helix and enjoy the walks through the parkland. You could spend hours here.
Do the Kelpies light up at night?
According to the Press and Journal (November 2014), “the Kelpies
are lit up with LED lights an hour after sun down every night
. Light-up time changes throughout the year according to the weather and season.”
