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Welcome to The Falkirk WheelThe world’s one and only rotating boat lift, it is a marvel of engineering.The Falkirk Wheel links the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal 35 metres above, allowing vessels to sail through the sky thanks to a unique fusion of art and engineering – and the same power it would take to boil eight kettles.Transforming the contaminated site of a former tar works, The Falkirk Wheel opened in 2002 and replaced a flight of 11 locks that once stepped the Union Canal down to

3.7K views · 15K reactions | Hello!  Falkirk Wheel here - the world’s first and only rotating boat lift - a marvel of modern engineering & one of Scotland’s leading tourist attractions! gbsct It’s the wheel’s 21st birthday today  and to celebrate we’ve joined #instagram! 拾 #follow us to watch our birthday celebrations! Timelapse credit @scotdrone #falkirkwheel #engineering #vacation #scotland | The Falkirk Wheel | Facebook

Falkirk Wheel, the only rotating boat lift in the world. It consists of two counterbalanced arms shaped like a Celtic double-headed axe that rotate around a central axis. The structure is primarily made of steel, with over 1,200 tonnes used in its construction. Concrete and other durable materials are also used to support the structure. The wheel has a diameter of 35 meters, and the two gondolas, which hold the boats, can each carry up to 600 tonnes of water and vessels. 🎥 Scotdrone #parametric

The Falkirk Wheel in Scotland is a 21st-century engineering marvel and the world’s only rotating boat lift, linking the Union and Forth & Clyde canals, with a visitor centre, boat trips, and interactive exhibits explaining its design. | A Scots Eye View

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