Canals · Scottish Highlands
The Helix
The Helix in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Helix is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Helix was a land transformation project to improve the connections between and around 16 communities in Falkirk Council, Scotland, including the eastern end of the Forth and Clyde Canal, and to regenerate the area near where the canal joins the River Carron. The most visible feature of the development is the two unique equine sculptures known as The Kelpies.
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Background
Description
The Forth and Clyde Canal was reopened as part of the Millennium Link project in 2001, and included the Falkirk Wheel, a 100 ft revolving boat lift that connects it to the Union Canal. By 2014, the Falkirk Wheel had become one of Scotland's most popular tourist attractions, second only to Edinburgh Castle among destinations that charge for entry. The canals from there to Glasgow and Edinburgh have also become popular, but the final 4 mi of the Forth and Clyde Canal from the Wheel to Grangemouth, descending through a flight of 12 locks and two single locks, was little used. The final part of the route to the original outlet at Grangemouth Docks had been obliterated by the construction of a…
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- Coordinates
- 56.0010, -3.7840
- District
- Falkirk
- Postcode
- FK1 1NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Falkirk
- Established
- 2006
- Opening
- | closed =
Sources
- wikidata: Q7739338 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Helix (Falkirk) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Helix?
- The Helix is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode FK1 1NW).
- When was The Helix built?
- Built or established in 2006.
- Is The Helix free to visit?
- Yes, The Helix is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Helix?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode FK1 1NW. It sits within the Falkirk parliamentary constituency.