The Kelpies name reflected the mythological transforming beasts possessing the strength and endurance of 10 horses; a quality that is analogous with the transformational change and endurance of Scotland's inland waterways. The Kelpies represent the lineage of the heavy horse of Scottish industry and economy, pulling the wagons, ploughs, barges and coalships that shaped the geographical layout of the Falkirk area.
According to sculptor Andy Scott, "The original concept of mythical water horses was a valid starting point for the artistic development of the structures." He also said that he “took that concept and moved with it towards a more equine and contemporary response, shifting from any mythological references towards a socio-historical monument intended to celebrate the horse’s role in industry and agriculture as well as the obvious association with the canals as tow horses”.
Even though the the Kelpies were closed, we were able to walk up to them. What an amazing sculpture with such a Scottish feel...in folklore, kelpies are spirits in the shape of horses arising from bodies of water.
We stayed the night in Dunfermline at Davaar House. We walked down to the Abbey to check it out after dark, and stopped at the Seven Kings Pub for dinner. There were 3 gentlemen who were watching football (soccer) and the most drunk guy started singing Rick Astley's "Never Going to Give You Up". Several times. He was hilarious. I the steak and ale pie and Johnny had fish and chips, both of which were excellent!
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