Posts Tagged ‘The Helix’
The Helix hits ‘gold’ standard
THE HELIX park in Falkirk has received “gold” accreditation from the Green Tourism organisation after passing its sustainability tests. The park, which is home to The Kelpies sculptures, received a score of 80%. The “gold” award marks an upgrade from The Helix’s previous “bronze” ranking. Councillor Paul Garner, Falkirk Council’s spokesman for economic development and…
Read MoreThe globetrotting miniature Kelpies return home
Scotland’s Kelpie maquettes have returned home after more than six years of international globe trotting. The original 1:10 scale maquettes, designed by sculptor Andy Scott, will returned to the Helix Park, Falkirk on Monday, after visits to places including New York, Chicago, Milan and London, and for the first time, the smaller versions have met…
Read MoreAn out of this world experience beside the Kelpies
Visitors to a major Scottish attraction will be step into an astronaut’s shoes to see the Earth as it is seen from space with a spectacular 3D model of our planet. A visually stunning art installation depicting Earth as an astronaut would see it from space is to make its Scottish debut at a breath-taking…
Read MoreFalkirk Wheel ready to welcome special guest
Everyone knows that Santa’s the real deal – and over the next few weeks, he’ll be the wheel deal too! Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule in the run-up to Christmas and offering families paying a visit to the Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat lift, for a magical journey…
Read MoreHigh flyers are all ready to release their first album
A group of inspiring musicians are dreaming of hitting the big time as they prepare to launch their debut album. Pictures of Reality is the first album from Sounds of the Gallery, an inclusive group of musicians, some of whom have autism or learning disabilities. The band, based out of Kirkintilloch’s Kelvinbank Resource Centre in…
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