The Kelpies

Another ace day, and a trip to see the Kelpies at Helix Park, just outside Falkirk.

Helix Park includes a performance area, on which large scale events can be held, facilities for watersports provided by the construction of a large lagoon, all surrounded by play areas and pathways. The central area is known as Helix Park and the whole development covers some 350 hectares (860 acres). The lagoon was hoaching, with loads of people sunbathing and swimming in the lagoon. A real summers day!

The most visible feature of the development is the two unique equine structures known as The Kelpies. Each structure measures around 100 feet (30 m) in height. The Kelpies were the brainchild of Andy Scott who also created the "Heavy Horse" sculpture at the side of the M8 motorway between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Another inspiration was the fact that Carnera, the UK's largest Clydesdale Horse, once resided in Falkirk, hauling wagons of the soft drink Irn-Bru for Robert Barr.

Here is one of the Kelpies with the BBC Scotland helicopter, maybe filming for the opening of the Commonwealth Games, which start tonight with the opening ceremony. Good luck Glasgow!