31. George Forrest
(Magazine Articles/Millennium Makers)

...e in their library. Work is under way on a major new book paying tribute to George Forrest, the celebrated Falkirk-born plant hunter. Forrest is world renowned thanks to his expeditions in the Himalay...

32. CHARLES GASCOIGNE
(Magazine Articles/Millennium Makers)

THERE can be few things which have influenced the development of Falkirk District in the last 200 years as much as the iron industry. This Millennium maker played a major part in that development

33. Bobby McGregor (M.B.E) - Olympic Medallist
(Magazine Articles/Millennium Makers)

...rn 1944 Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire, Scotland Training for the Top THE greatest swimmer ever produced by Falkirk Otter Amateur Swimming Club was world class. But Bobby McGregor's rise to the top...

34. A.G.Barr - Barrs Irn Bru
(Magazine Articles/Millennium Makers)

A.G.Barr - Born 1872 Falkirk, Scotland - Died 1903 FALKIRK has produced many famous products and not just famous people over the last 1000 years. One of the most famous has to be the legendary Irn B

35. John Logie Baird
(Magazine Articles/Millennium Makers)

The first ever television broadcast was made from a little cafe in Falkirk  John Logie Baird and John Hart demonstrated a prototype of the television camera and transmitter to an audience in the

36. How do I get to the Falkirk Wheel... ?
(FAQs/FAQ\'s on the Falkirk Wheel)

...       By Car: From Edinburgh take the M9 exiting at Junction 5 for Falkirk. Take the first turning off the large roundabout (straight ahead) and you will...

37. How do I find out about times for booking.
(FAQs/FAQ\'s on the Falkirk Wheel)

You can book online at https://www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk/online/index1.aspx or by telephone at 08700 500 208.

38. How long is the trip on the Falkirk Wheel ... ?
(FAQs/FAQ\'s on the Falkirk Wheel)

For boat owners using their own craft and for the trip on the Falkirk Wheel trip boats it takes approximately 20 minutes for the Wheel operation to complete. For visitors using the 'trip' boa

39. Is the Falkirk Wheel suitable for disabled users?
(FAQs/FAQ\'s on the Falkirk Wheel)

The Falkirk Wheel Visitor Centre is fully accessible by wheelchair, and there is a limited number available for use on site. The centre is also fitted with an induction loop for the hearing i

40. How do I contact the Falkirk Wheel office?
(FAQs/FAQ\'s on the Falkirk Wheel)

To contact the Falkirk Wheel by post please send to the this address: Visitor Centre, The Falkirk Wheel Lime Road Tamfourhill Falkirk FK1 4RS T:01324-619888 F:01324-671224 Email: info@thefalki

41. Santa boat trips 2007
(Newsflashes/Newsflash)

...bition at heart of Scotland’s largest festive village (see FAQ's for more information) The Falkirk Wheel is available to book directly online or by telephone at 08700 500 208 C...

42. Welcome to The Falkirk Wheel
(News/Latest)

The Falkirk Wheel is an exceptional feat of modern engineering and is already being recognised as an inspirational sculpture for the 21st Century. Designed to reconnect the

43. The Falkirk Wheel - An Engineering Masterpiece
(Magazine Articles/History)

...ady being recognised as an iconic landmark worthy of Scotland's traditional engineering expertise. The Falkirk Wheel is the world's only rotating Boat Lift and is used to connect the Forth &am...

44. What else is at the Falkirk Wheel?
(FAQs/FAQ\'s on the Falkirk Wheel)

The Visitor Centre and The Boardwalk provides an astonishing view of the Falkirk Wheel 'close up and personal' as it rotates. The Visitor Centre is where tickets are collected - advance booki

45. Do I need a boat to use the Falkirk Wheel... ?
(FAQs/FAQ\'s on the Falkirk Wheel)

There are 'trip' boats operated by British Waterways which carry passengers on the 'Wheel Experience'

46. How many locks does the Falkirk Wheel replace?
(FAQs/FAQ\'s on the Falkirk Wheel)

The Falkirk Wheel replaces a series of eleven (11) locks which lifted (or dropped) boats from a height of 25 metres. These used to take several hours or the best part of a day to negotiate but now th

47. Will the wheel work right when it is full of boats on one side but NO boats on the other side?
(FAQs/FAQ\'s on the Falkirk Wheel)

There is NO weight difference. When a boat enters the caisson it displaces its own weight of water and effectively there is no change in the overall weight. For example

48. There is not one caravan site along the entire canal network from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
(FAQs/FAQ\'s on the Falkirk Wheel)

There are several caravan sites within easy reach of the Falkirk Wheel but as you correctly say there are none situated directly on or near the canals. There are two caravan sites within a fe

49. What is the maximum weight and length of boat that can be transported by the wheel?
(FAQs/FAQ\'s on the Falkirk Wheel)

The allowable dimensions of the Falkirk Wheel is as follows: Length 70' 0" 21.33m Beam 19' 8" 6.0m Headroom 9' 0" 2.74m Draught 4' 6" 1.37m The caissons can hol

50. Is an explanation of the Physics of the wheel available online?
(FAQs/FAQ\'s on the Falkirk Wheel)

...useful documents expalining various aspects of the wheel available within this site. Try looking at www.falkirkwheel.info and contact RMJM for more details. ...

51. Black Prince Narrowboat Holidays
(Web Links / Boating Sites)

Lime Road Falkirk Lowlands, FK1 4RS T: 07984 787413 F: 01314 492919 E: info@capercailliecruisers.co.uk

52. Alvechurch Waterway Holidays
(Web Links / Boating Sites)

Falkirk Wheel Lime Road Tamfourhill Lowlands, FK1 4RS T: 07973 503916 F: 0121 447 7120 E: alvechurch@scotcap.freeserve.co.uk

53. The Helix
(Web Links / Ecology & Sustainable Resources)

Website devoted to the new Falkirk Helix ECO-Park project.

54. Falkirk Council
(Web Links / Local Authority Websites)

Falkirk Council Municipal Buildings West Bridge Street Falkirk FK1 5RS Tel: 01324 506070 Fax: 01324 506071

55. WebMaster
(Contact / Contacts)

WebMaster, admin,

56. Wheel FAQs
(Category List)

Here you will find FAQ's (frequently asked questions) about the Falkirk Wheel

57. Latest News
(Category List)

The latest news from the Falkirk Wheel and topics of interest from the surrounding area..

58. Video
(Section List)

Video sequences of the Falkirk Wheel