The Falkirk Wheel (A Rotating Boat Lift)

The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. It is named after the nearby town of Falkirk in central Scotland. The difference in the levels of the two canals at the wheel is 24 metres (79 ft), roughly equivalent to the height of an eight storey building. The structure is located near the Rough Castle Fort and the closest village is Tamfourhill.

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See it in action on YouTube.

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One Response to The Falkirk Wheel (A Rotating Boat Lift)

  1. RJ Turk says:

    Oh my goodness!!! That is awesome for sure!!!

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