Kelpies are shape shifting aquatic spirits that often take the form of horses, although they can take human form. They inhabit the rivers and lochs of Scotland and In some tales they lure unsuspecting humans down to the depths to a watery grave.
The Kelpies at Helix Park, Falkirk are fantastic sculptures designed by Andy Scott and were completed in October 2013. They are 30 metres high (100 feet) and were designed to pay homage to Scotland's working horses who used to pull barges along the canals.
These magnificent sculptures dominate the landscape and I understand are beautifully lit at night.
There are also two smaller versions outside of the restaurant and two more at Ardrishaig harbour.
I have added a track called 'Kelpie' by Jethro Tull
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyR7pdLDz_g
a second track is a nod to the shapeshifting kelpie . Here are the Shapeshifters
with Lola's Theme (I'm a Different Person)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIC0aQ56ASE
HBM.
(Best viewed large I think. Thank you)
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Ecobird said:
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Joe, Son of the Rock said:
Ecobird replied to Joe, Son of the Rock:
Yes we have had a lovely day thank you. Our wedding anniversary so we were out for lunch and then for a drive. It is still too hot for me though. Strange to say it when you are from the UK but I wish it would rain!!!!
Enjoy your week. Best wishes Carol
Kawasirius said:
Tous mes vœux pour votre anniversaire de mariage, Carol ! Passez une agréable semaine ! HBM !
Ecobird replied to Kawasirius:
The statues are truly magnificent and the man who brought them to 'life' is hugely talented. Even if you know how you wanted them to look the reality must still have given him a sense of pride.
Have a lovely week ahead
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David G Johnson said:
Have a good week - and a 'H.B.M' to you - from > Dj.
Fred Fouarge said:
mooi carol heel mooi (Hbm) en mooie week
Dinesh said:
Happy Bench Monday and a great week
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Jaap van 't Veen said:
hBM