3.7K views · 15K reactions | Hello!  Falkirk Wheel here - the world’s first and only rotating boat lift - a marvel of modern engineering & one of Scotland’s leading tourist attractions! gbsct It’s the wheel’s 21st birthday today  and to celebrate we’ve joined #instagram! 拾 #follow us to watch our birthday celebrations! Timelapse credit @scotdrone #falkirkwheel #engineering #vacation #scotland | The Falkirk Wheel | Facebook

⚙️ The Falkirk Wheel – Engineering Brilliance in Motion 🌍 Opened in 2002, the Falkirk Wheel in Scotland is the world’s only rotating boat lift, connecting the Forth & Clyde Canal with the Union Canal across a 24-metre height difference. 🚢 Why It’s Remarkable: Revived Scotland’s historic canals through the Millennium Link Project. Works on the Archimedean principle, so perfectly balanced that a 22 kW motor (same as a kettle!) can rotate the wheel in just 5 minutes. A model of efficiency, sustai

1.2K views · 35 reactions | We're not the only engineering wonder on Scotland's canals - have you ever explored the shadows and secrets of the 200-year-old Falkirk Tunnel?  Falkirk Tunnel, Union Canal | The Falkirk Wheel | Facebook

Going down the Falkirk Wheel from the Union Canal to the Wheel basin - a unique view from the boat pilot position on one of the Visitor Centre tour boats! (Vertical format video version) | Scotdrone

Going down the Falkirk Wheel from the Union Canal to the Wheel basin - a unique view from the boat pilot position on one of the Visitor Centre tour boats! | Scotdrone