The Kelpies – Scotland's shape-shifting water spirits



The Kelpies โ€“ Andy Scottโ€™s giant sculpture of the mythical, shape-shifting water-horses. But what is the legend attached to these creatures? And why are they in Falkirk?

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I look for the hidden stories, forgotten people and beautiful scenery of Scotland and try to find the funny in the darkness, obscurity and occasional absurdity of our history.

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30 thoughts on “The Kelpies – Scotland's shape-shifting water spirits”

  1. Funnily enough, i have an Australian Kelpie. Itโ€™s a dog breed here in Aus that are extremely smart and energetic. Used commonly on farms ^_^

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  2. I love all the great stories and locations you bring to us via your videos. These sculptures are wonderful and I'm glad the larger versions eventually became reality. I also noticed the houseboats on the canal behind you – it would be amazing to have a view of the kelpies while hanging out on the deck, especially in the evening.

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  3. โคabsolutely amazing video Thank you so much Robert Loved this ! The evening video shots were amazing also thanks for including that๐Ÿ˜ƒspectacular work!!!!๐Ÿ˜˜

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  4. This is fascinating! I live in the southwest of the US and we have a similar folk story about staying away from waterways, called La Llrona. Llrona was a beautiful woman who was said to have drowned her own children in a fit of rage. Now she's said to roam waterways wailing for her children, but her wails are said to draw children to her, whereupon she drowns them, just like she did her own children.

    Interesting the folk stories we humans make, and how they all end up so similar, across the planet. Vengeful water spirits trying to kill children seems to be a pretty universal thing.

    Thank you for the story of the kelpies! The sculpture is absolutely entrancing, especially at night!

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  5. Wow they are amazing eh ๐Ÿ˜…if you don't mind me saying, you have quite a "posh" Scottish accent ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚…I don't think we have much of an accent in Perth, although im a half breed..Scottish/ Irish ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…

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  6. I live near the Kelpies and the park and canals round them have become a regular meeting place for families and locals as well as tourists. They really are awe inspiring and well worth a visit. The Falkirk Wheel, a rotating boat lift is also well worth a visit.

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