The Kelpies are an iconic landmark in Falkirk, Scotland. They are located in The Helix, a parkland project that connects 16 communities in the Falkirk Council Area1. The sculptures stand next to the Forth and Clyde Canal, forming the eastern gateway to the canal.

The Kelpies represent the lineage of the heavy horse of Scottish industry and economy, symbolizing the horses that pulled wagons, ploughs, barges, and coalships2. The name “Kelpies” refers to mythological water horses from Scottish folklore.