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The Kelpies, large horse-head sculptures, under a cloudy sky in Scotland

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The Kelpies Hub

This central area contains the 30-metre steel horse heads and the main visitor facilities.

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The Kelpies Hub is the primary focal point of the 350-hectare Helix Park. Here, you will find the monumental steel sculptures designed by Andy Scott, alongside the Visitor Centre and outdoor seating areas.

Wide view of a calm loch surrounded by hills under cloudy skies
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The Kelpies

30 mins30m tall sculptures

These two 30-metre high steel horse heads weigh over 300 tonnes each. They pay tribute to the working horses of Scotland's canals. Walk fully around the structures to appreciate the different angles. You can also book a 25 to 30-minute guided tour to see the internal steel structure.

Two Highland cows standing behind a wooden and wire fence in a field
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The Visitor Centre

20 minsTour booking point

This is the main information hub for the site. It features an exhibition, a gift shop, and an indoor cafe. You can purchase your guided tour tickets here if you have not already booked online.

Aerial view of Stirling Castle showing its defensive walls and surrounding landscape
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The Horsebox Cafe

15 minsTakeaway drinks & snacks

This outdoor cafe offers takeaway hot drinks and snacks. It provides outdoor seating directly near the monuments. Grab a coffee here while taking photos of the horse heads.

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Aerial view of Stirling Castle perched on a rocky hill in Scotland
Edinburgh: The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Trossachs9 h 4.9 (545)from $61
kelpies & stirlingfrom $61 on Viator
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