R0013 - Falkirk Wheel bar

Rising dramatically into the air like the ribcage of a giant whale, the Falkirk Wheel is the world's first rotating boatlift and was built to reconnect Scotland's two major canals. This bars explains its role and how it works – it’s genius is that it barely requires any power at all to operate.

Indulge in the finest quality handmade chocolate while you unwrap fascinating facts about one of Scotland’s most spectacular landmarks. Created by talented Scottish chocolatiers amidst the beautiful rolling hills of south west Scotland, it’s as delicious as it is absorbing. History has never tasted so good!

TASTE OF THE TEXT It takes just 15 minutes for the Falkirk Wheel to lift boats and passengers from one canal to the other. It took virtually a full day to do the same journey using the wheel’s predecessor, a flight of 11 locks. The Falkirk Wheel can lift loads as heavy as 100 elephants using the same energy as it takes to boil two kettles.

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