Scotland Tour 2019: The Kelpies

Their names are Duke and Baron, and they represent the horses that pulled wagons, ploughs, and barge ships in times gone by.

They are a tribute to the horses that were once critical to Scotland's economy when barges filled with iron ore, coal, and goods plied the canals through Falkirk, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and more.

These horses, created by artist Andy Scott, stand 100 feet tall and were inspired by not only two Clydesdales named Duke and Baron, but by the mythical kelpie horses that had the strength of 100 horses and had to be tamed for them to offer safe passage over water. Rather fitting, actually.

Construction of the horses began in 2013, and the 30,000 pieces of the giant metallic puzzle took only 90 days to complete.

They have become one of Scotland's most popular tourist attractions.

This would be our final stop before arriving at the Dalmahoy Country House Hotel where we would spend our evening enjoying good food, great company, a final concert, and time saying farewell to the new friends who had become our family.

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