The Falkirk Wheel

Sometime I come across something in my travels that just stands out. The Falkirk Wheel is such a place! Basically it is a rotating boat lift moving a boat 79 feet up (or down) from one canal to another. Located in the middle of Scotland, it is a one-of-a-kind, must see piece of machinery!

Passed California on our way from Dolphinton to Falkirk.

Approaching the wheel. This is the canal leading from the Union canal to the Forth and Clyde canal.

 Boat going into caisson.

 Starting to rotate up.

 Wheels on the caisson keep the boat level.

Going down the connecting canal.

Coming out.

 Empty caisson.

Peace