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 in Scotland is a 21st-century engineering marvel and the world’s only rotating boat lift, linking the Union and Forth & Clyde canals, with a visitor centre, boat trips, and interactive exhibits explaining its design. | A Scots Eye View

The Falkirk Wheel is a unique rotating boat lift in Scotland that connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. Opened in 2002, it was built to restore Scotland’s historic canal network. It lifts boats 24 meters and operates using Archimedes’ principle, ensuring balance by keeping each gondola at a constant weight. Since the Union Canal is still 11 meters higher, boats pass through a tunnel and locks to reach it. #scotland #visitscotland #engineering #scottish #canal #engineer #travel

Witnessing the engineering magic at the Falkirk Wheel in Scotland never gets old! 🎡⚙️ This rotating boat lift is pure genius. It’s like a Ferris wheel decided to help boats skip the traffic jam between two canals. The Wheel joins the Union Canal with the Forth & Clyde Canal, overcoming a 100-foot height difference that once required 11 locks and a full day to traverse. Now the ride takes just 5 minutes, but the views and the “how did they even build this?!” factor make it unforgettable. Plus, y

The Falkirk Wheel boat trips are back for 2024!