VH-KDK Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 The final part on my quick tour east of Edinburgh. 17. Back over Stirling and the Forth River, with the castle above the aircraft. 18. Following the M9 passing Whins of Milton and Bannockburn. In 1314, Bannockburn was the scene of the most decisive victory for the Scots against the English in the Wars of Scottish independence when Edward Bruce's army routed Kind Edward II's force. 19. The amazing Falkirk Wheel, rotating boat lift. 20. The Falkirk Wheel connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. 11 locks were built in the 1930's but fell into disrepair. It used to take nearly 1 day to travel through the 11 locks. Today the wheel takes just 15 minutes to cover the 79ft difference in height. 21. The 2 caissons that carry the boats are so well balanced that it takes only the equivalent power of boiling 8 kettles of water to complete the lift. 22. It is only a short distance to the airport of Cumbernauld from Falkirk. Cumbernauld came into being in 1956 as an overspill town for Glasgow. 23. Safely down at Cumbernauld. Hope you enjoyed the short tour of the special features included in the wonderful ORBX Scotland scenery. A great scenery pack to consider if you have not already purchased. All straight vee's with minimal cropping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 More top notch shots Martyn , I enjoyed the tour also . Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cariboucharlie Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Great shots! AA++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Great Set of the Stirling Area (my home town as a child) and also a good sound knowledge. Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Real nice set Martyn. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Schnibben Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Thank you for this geographical and historical trip Martyn - nice pics and very informative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Fabulous shot, enjoyed looking at them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbxtreme Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 First time I hear and see this Falkirk wheel. If it was not written so seriously, I would be certain that you're joking. That looks like a real ingenious system. I'll have to go on Google and study how it works. Great set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Thank you much for the tour Martyn, very enjoyable indeed!! Great shots!! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolf8857 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Verry interresting tour and a great set of shots Martyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Thank you much for the tour Martyn, very enjoyable indeed!! Great shots!! Adam First time I hear and see this Falkirk wheel. If it was not written so seriously, I would be certain that you're joking. That looks like a real ingenious system. I'll have to go on Google and study how it works. Great set! Fabulous shot, enjoyed looking at them Thank you for this geographical and historical trip Martyn - nice pics and very informative. Real nice set Martyn. cheers Iain Great Set of the Stirling Area (my home town as a child) and also a good sound knowledge. Thanks for posting! Great shots! AA++ More top notch shots Martyn , I enjoyed the tour also . Cheers Brad Verry interresting tour and a great set of shots Martyn!Thank you very much for commenting. Glad you enjoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Great set and fantastic explanations, thanks for that. Now up to Wikipedia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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