A Royal Opening

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal launched the 'Wheel 10' tenth anniversary celebrations at The Falkirk Wheel on Friday 6th July.

The Wheel 10 celebrations marked 'a decade of success' for The Falkirk Wheel since the world's only rotating boatlift was opened by Her Majesty The Queen in 2002.

Take a look a some of the images from the day.

  • Unveiling Scotland's first floating classroom
    A speech from the Seagull Trust
    The crowds gather to see The Princess Royal
    The Institute of Mechanical Engineers awards The Falkirk Wheel a coveted Heritage Award, recognising it's international status as an icon of modern engineering and design
    ‘Blossom’, a commemorative artwork designed by schools within the seven local authority areas along the Millennium Link
    Chatting with members of the Lowland Canals boating community
    Brightly decorated boats mark the occasion
    The Princess Royal receives flowers from a young girl
    Admiring The Kelpies with Scottish Canals staff and Board Members
    Taking a boat trip on The Falkirk Wheel
    The Kelpies take a night time trip on The Falkirk Wheel
    The evening draws to an end with a spectacular fireworks display
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