Piccies '0 Falkirk #2

**Mike1** · 22nd February 07, 11:45 AM

You want kilts at Falkirk?

How about at the memorial commemorating the Battle of Falkirk Muir, where Lord George Murray and Charles Edward Stewart defeated the English for the last time?

Just some pals that gathered there a couple years back, remembering a bit of history.

**McClef** · 22nd February 07, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by Pour1Malt

ta McClef...

guid yins...

but where arr the kilts?

Wull ah wus kilted mahsel bit an the aither side o' the camera!

See pic o' Andrew kilted in pairt wan!

Ainly the twa o' us kilted in the toon!

**SnakeEyes** · 22nd February 07, 09:52 PM

Great pics, but I'd really appreciate it if you guys would stop posting them... I can't afford a trip to Scotland right now!!!

**cessna152towser** · 25th February 07, 02:41 PM

Lovely pics, McClef. The boat wheel is well worth a visit and the shorter boat trip which goes up the wheel and through Roughcastle Tunnel takes just an hour. The visitor centre is also quite interesting, but it can be difficult to find a seat in the cafe. There are a few views of the Falkirk Wheel in the Union Canal album on my website.

**McClef** · 25th February 07, 03:25 PM

Alas I didn't have the opportunity to visit the Wheel on this occasion Alex, only getting a brief glimpse of it from the train.

When I go up with my own transport later this year it's definitely on my list.

**ccga3359** · 25th February 07, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

McClef, Being an Engineer and a Yacht Designer in a former life that is one thing I could not miss. From the webcam at the site of The Wheel it seems about two miles out of town. Just a good walk while the ladies shop.

For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, look here.

http://www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk/index.asp

Perhaps the best way to see the wheel is by narrowboat. 'Tis how i wish to retire but since I've discovered kilts retirement seems further away!