Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Kelpies miniature
In or near Ardrishaig.
The Kelpies miniature — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Kelpies miniature is a public art located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Kelpies are a pair of impressive 30-meter-tall horse head sculptures located in Falkirk, designed to reflect the history of working horses in Scotland. They are part of an ecopark that offers visitors a chance to explore the surrounding area and learn about the significance of these sculptures.
Place summary
The Kelpies miniature is a public art installation located in the Scottish Highlands. It is a scaled-down version of the original Kelpies, which are 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures that celebrate Scotland’s horse-powered heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0133, -5.4459
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA30 8DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Official site
- www.scottishcanals.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10189004980 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Kelpies miniature?
- The Kelpies miniature is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA30 8DZ).
- What is The Kelpies miniature?
- The Kelpies miniature — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Kelpies miniature?
- Drivers can use postcode PA30 8DZ.
- Is The Kelpies miniature free to visit?
- Yes, The Kelpies miniature is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Kelpies miniature?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA30 8DZ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.