Falkirk Wheel, Scotland
From series “Top 16 Most Exotic Elevators and Lifts in the World”
At the first sight of the Falkirk Wheel, one can hardly suspect that this complicated construction of the unusual shape and the impressive size is an ordinary lift. Actually, Falkirk Wheel is a unique rotatable ship lift that connects two canals - Union and Forth Clyde. The height difference between these channels is 24 meters, so the original revolving elevator was an ideal means for their connection.
Although you can hardly drive with this unusual lift, its visit is recommended for all the trailers of the unusual excursions. As mentioned above, the elevator is impressively large. Its diameter is 35 meters. The central axis has the length of 100 meters and consists of two individual elements, the shape of which resembles the typical Celtic ax.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'ATM (Convenience)' located in 0.81 km (
check the route on the map).
check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'National Car Rental' is located in 11 km (
on the map).
on the map).
Fuel station: 'D Morrison & Sons' in 1.02 km
Supermarket: 'The Co-operative Food' in 0.81 km
Parking: 'valet tech uk ltd' in 13 km
Apotheek: 'Lloyds Pharmacy' in 1.77 km
Police station: 'Camelon Police Station' in 1.74 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Wheelhouse Restaurant' in 0.74 km
Railway station: 'Camelon' in 1.63 km
Nearest airports:
» Edinburgh Airport EDI - in 30 km
» Glasgow Airport GLA - in 39 km
» Perth Airport PSL - in 56 km
» Dundee Airport DND - in 71 km
» Glasgow Prestwick Airport PIK - in 72 km
» Edinburgh Airport EDI - in 30 km
» Glasgow Airport GLA - in 39 km
» Perth Airport PSL - in 56 km
» Dundee Airport DND - in 71 km
» Glasgow Prestwick Airport PIK - in 72 km
Cities nearby
Best hotels near Falkirk Wheel
Premier Inn Falkirk Central
Located in 2 km from Falkirk Wheel
Route on the map:
Rooms: 31
Route on the map:
Rooms: 31
Camelon Station has regular trains to Glasgow and Edinburgh. Each bedroom has air conditioning, a bath and shower, a TV, and tea and coffee. The … More: photo, rates and booking
The Orchard Hotel
Located in 3 km from Falkirk Wheel
Route on the map:
Rooms: 12
Route on the map:
Rooms: 12
Each room at The Orchard features an en suite bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, and tea/coffee making … More: photo, rates and booking
Castlecary House Hotel
Located in 6 km from Falkirk Wheel
Route on the map:
Rooms: 56
Route on the map:
Rooms: 56
Rooms at this family-run hotel are mainly in cottages in the hotel grounds. They feature traditional decor, a seating area, a work desk and a TV. … More: photo, rates and booking
Beancross Restaurant And Hotel
Located in 7 km from Falkirk Wheel
Route on the map:
Rooms: 14
Route on the map:
Rooms: 14
All 14 boutique bedrooms have been individually designed, most with separate continental bathroom, dressing room and lounge area. Onsite there is a … More: photo, rates and booking
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
15 km - Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle is one of the most well-known in Scotland. It has placed in the North region at the top of the dead volcano. From the medieval time the castle was quite an important building – it was used as a main royal residence. It is quite hard to say when the …
From the series 'The Greatest Castles of Scotland'
Stirling Castle is one of the most well-known in Scotland. It has placed in the North region at the top of the dead volcano. From the medieval time the castle was quite an important building – it was used as a main royal residence. It is quite hard to say when the …
30 km - Kings Theatre
The King's Theatre is located in Glasgow, Scotland. It is one of the most beautiful and known theatres in Scotland. It was built in 1904 in the baroque style by the famous architect Frank Matcham. In 1999 the restoration works were finished. The theatre has saved a …
From the series 'The Most Elegant Buildings of Baroque Architecture'
The King's Theatre is located in Glasgow, Scotland. It is one of the most beautiful and known theatres in Scotland. It was built in 1904 in the baroque style by the famous architect Frank Matcham. In 1999 the restoration works were finished. The theatre has saved a …
35 km - Lochleven Castle
Lochleven Castle has placed on the island Castle near the town Kinross. It is also ruined but this place is quite mysterious. Tourists like to come here. We don’t know the accurate date of the castle foundation but the first mentions about it go up to the 14th …
From the series 'The Greatest Castles of Scotland'
Lochleven Castle has placed on the island Castle near the town Kinross. It is also ruined but this place is quite mysterious. Tourists like to come here. We don’t know the accurate date of the castle foundation but the first mentions about it go up to the 14th …
40 km - Flower Clock in Edinburgh
The oldest and one of the most beautiful flower clock in the world can be found in the city park in Edinburgh. This amazing clock was constructed in 1903. At the opening, it had only an hour hand. The minute hand was added in about a year. More than a hundred years, …
From the series 'Enchanting Flower Clocks Built by Humans'
The oldest and one of the most beautiful flower clock in the world can be found in the city park in Edinburgh. This amazing clock was constructed in 1903. At the opening, it had only an hour hand. The minute hand was added in about a year. More than a hundred years, …
67 km - Kelburn Castle
The Kelburn Castle, located in Scotland, in the surroundings of the town of Glasgows, is truly fabulous. The castle, built in the 13th century, has been reconstructed many times over the course of a long history, and hardly rose among the other old Scottish castles …
From the series 'The Most Wonderful Castles and Palaces'
The Kelburn Castle, located in Scotland, in the surroundings of the town of Glasgows, is truly fabulous. The castle, built in the 13th century, has been reconstructed many times over the course of a long history, and hardly rose among the other old Scottish castles …
80 km - Inveraray Castle
Inveraray Castle has its own outstanding story. It was built in a picturesque mountain area in the western Scotland. The castle looks like a castle in a Gothic style than a fortress. Tourists and locals like to walk in the nearby area. The main material for the …
From the series 'The Greatest Castles of Scotland'
Inveraray Castle has its own outstanding story. It was built in a picturesque mountain area in the western Scotland. The castle looks like a castle in a Gothic style than a fortress. Tourists and locals like to walk in the nearby area. The main material for the …
Top destination around Falkirk Wheel - Motherwell
In Motherwell, one of the most unusual restaurants is Cook & Indi's World Buffet. Its menu includes dishes of Italian, American, Chinese, and Indian cuisine. Dishes are mostly cooked of regional products. Here, visitors can taste wonderful curry with chicken, pizza, burgers, and exotic Chinese dishes. Tourists value this restaurant not only for the diversity of dishes, but also for affordable prices.
You can taste popular dishes of Scottish and British cuisine in the Dakota grill bar. Since its opening, it has been very popular with local people. Here, you can order excellent grilled meat, delicious steaks, and haggis. The bar also offers meat and cheese platter. Here, visitors have a wide choice of Scottish whiskey and other alcoholic drinks.
Fans of Italian cuisine should visit the Il Capriccio pizzeria that will delight you with a wide variety of dishes and a comfortable homely atmosphere. All the dishes here are cooked by special recipes. The pizzeria also offers a wide choice of home-like pasta, pizza, interesting fish dishes, and Mediterranean salads. This place is perfect for family recreation. Here, connoisseurs of Italian wine have a wide choice of drinks too.
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You can taste popular dishes of Scottish and British cuisine in the Dakota grill bar. Since its opening, it has been very popular with local people. Here, you can order excellent grilled meat, delicious steaks, and haggis. The bar also offers meat and cheese platter. Here, visitors have a wide choice of Scottish whiskey and other alcoholic drinks.
Fans of Italian cuisine should visit the Il Capriccio pizzeria that will delight you with a wide variety of dishes and a comfortable homely atmosphere. All the dishes here are cooked by special recipes. The pizzeria also offers a wide choice of home-like pasta, pizza, interesting fish dishes, and Mediterranean salads. This place is perfect for family recreation. Here, connoisseurs of Italian wine have a wide choice of drinks too.
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