This video from Scotland says about itself:
11 March 2014
A fantastically clear, calm evening in central Scotland and the perfect time to admire the Kelpies as building work continues and the surrounding area takes shape. Looking forward to the grand opening in April when the Kelpies will be centre stage for the launch of the John Muir Way.
Music courtesy of last.fm featuring Intuíció playing Isten áldja édesapám.
From daily The Morning Star in Britain:
Tuesday 22nd April 2014
Huge horses’ heads open as Scotland’s newest cultural landmark
A pair of gigantic horses’ heads sculpted from 300 tons of steel, Scotland’s newest cultural landmark, will be open to the public today.
Titled The Kelpies, the 98ft-tall sculptures in Falkirk were inspired by Scotland’s history of working horses which once pulled barges along the nearby Forth and Clyde Canal.
Created by Glasgow artist Andy Scott, the Kelpies form the centrepiece of the new Helix Park development close to the M9.
The artist said: “I have always been fascinated with horses and the heavy horse was at one time the driving force in industry.”
The sculptures were brought to life over the weekend with an inaugural firework display.
A canal link to the North Sea is expected to open up the inland waterways to more boating traffic and it is hoped the Kelpies will draw up to 350,000 visitors each year, bringing £1.5 million of extra tourism revenue.
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What truly epically wondrous creations. Take one’s breath away.
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Yes, the video gives an impression. But being there would still be a better impression.
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