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Day 14
Morning: We'll begin our discoveries today with a 1-hour drive to the Falkirk Wheel, arriving around 10am. This rotating boat lift connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. Opened in 2002 as part of the Millennium Link project, the wheel is the only one of its kind in the world. We'll take a 35-minute tour of the wheel led by a local guide, during which we'll witness a full revolution, learn about how it utilizes Archimedes Principal, and have the opportunity to ask questions about how it came to be. If the sky is clear, we can also enjoy panoramic views from atop the structure. We'll depart the wheel around 11:30am for a 15-minute drive to reach the Kelpies. This dynamic 30-meter high sculpture depicts two horse heads situated near a new extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal and near River Carron. This massive sculpture is part of The Helix, an initiative to connect the 16 communities in the Falkirk Council Area with a focus on art and nature. Our Trip Experience Leader will provide more detail on the project and the striking sculpture. Around 12:15pm, we'll embark on a 45-minute drive back to Edinburgh. Lunch: On your own, beginning around 1pm. Afternoon: You'll have a few hours of free time to do any last-minute sight-seeing. At approximately 6:30pm, our small group will meet at the hotel lobby and head to our Farewell Dinner via public bus. Dinner: Around 7pm in the Sheep's Heid Inn. Legend has it, there has been an inn on this very site since 1360. During our Farewell Dinner, we'll enjoy traditional Scottish dishes and toast to the experiences we've shared. Evening: We'll depart the restaurant by public bus around 8:30pm for the 10-minute drive back to our hotel. Your final night is free. Choose to retire early to pack before tomorrow's flight, or stop at pub for one final dram of whisky or pint of ale. |
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Explore Edinburgh
Breakfast: Served at the hotel from 7am-9am, with Scottish and American options available.