The Falkirk Wheel, named after the nearby town of Falkirk in central Scotland, is a rotating boat lift connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal, which at this point differ by 24 metres, roughly equivalent to the height of an eight storey building.
Paul Carter of the Friends of Kelvin Valley Park describes the background to the reopening of the Forth and Clyde canal. Video by Rob Kay, September 2006
The Wee Spark a 1/3rd scale Clyde puffer cruising the Forth and Clyde canal. Note: the mast and funnel have been lowered to allow for restricted air draft on the canal. Music by the Bowling Harbour ceilidh band.