The Falkirk Wheel

About

See the world's only rotating boat lift, a marvel of engineering.

Why go

• Awe-inspiring piece of engineering
• Hypnotic beauty and 'how does that even work?' factor
• Pure scottish genius

Must try

• Take a boat up a hill on a giant rotating wheel
• Go inside the wheel once a month to see the inner workings
• Take a boat trip on the Falkirk Wheel

Pro tips

• Park for the day for £4

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Rating

4.6 / 5 (20593 reviews)