The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift connecting two canals in Central Scotland


A close up view of the lock leading to the Falkirk Wheel’s basin. The wheel is seen in the background which gives a stark contrast of old and new technology. A tourist trip boat is seen moored in the basin ready for loading.


Size: 3731px × 5100px
Location: Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK
Photo credit: © Derek Gale / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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