The boat lift of the Falkirk Wheel has just completed its turn and both canal boats have exited the boat carriers

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Editorial use only. No commercial use. The Falkirk Wheel has just completed the 180 degree rotation with both canal boats lifting/lowering the vessels 25 metres. The returning vessel can be seen manuevering to return to the berth to discharge passengers. The semi circular visitor centre is to the right and boat piers for mooring are to the left. The lock exit to the Forth and Clyde Canal can just be seen to the left of the visitor centre building. The main purpose of the Falkirk Wheel is to connect up the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal avoiding the building of a series of individual locks

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Size: 5700px × 3800px
Location: Falkirk Wheel Falkirk Scotland
Photo credit: © John Peter Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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