Scottish ingenuity

Falkirk Wheel

Falkirk Wheel

What do you do when you need to transport boats from one canal to another and there’s a difference of 80 feet in altitude? Create a wheel that can move eight standard-sized boats from one level to the other – four going down and four going up – at the same time. Genius!

Falkirk Wheel3

Falkirk Wheel2

Marcus (in yellow jacket) assisting with the locks

Marcus (in yellow jacket) assisting with the locks

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