A brand new high-adrenaline problem for equestrian – and non-horsey – thrill-seekers has launched on the world-famous Kelpies in Scotland.
The Kelpies Expertise challenges those that settle for the mission to climb 25m into the mouth of one of many Kelpies, earlier than abseiling – or “flying” – down.
“There’s actually nothing else prefer it – the place else are you able to safely climb into the mouth of the world’s largest horse head sculpture?” stated Jono Buckland of Zone Occasions, which has partnered with Kelpie guardians Scottish Canals on this distinctive alternative.
“From the preliminary idea to its design, building, and operation, our shared imaginative and prescient with Scottish Canals has been to create an aerial journey that additionally takes guests on a journey by means of the wealthy historical past, engineering marvel and cultural significance of this iconic paintings.”
The Kelpies. Photograph by Mark Runnacles/Getty Photos.
The expertise entails ascending 25m to the mouth of Baron – the Kelpie together with his head up – utilizing a sequence of ladders, cable crossings, suspended platforms and nets. To get down, climbers can both abseil or go for a “fast flight” – which supplies the sensation of free-falling, earlier than being gently lowered to the bottom.
Guests may also hear in regards to the historical past of Scotland’s canals, the function performed by the Clydesdale within the industrial revolution, and the way this impressed artist and sculptor Andy Scott, who created the Kelpies.
Andy stated he’s wanting ahead to others attending to see his paintings from a distinct perspective.
“I consider the expertise will give a good larger understanding of simply what an unbelievable achievement these constructions signify each as artworks and as iconic landmarks,” he stated.
Scottish Canals’ chief govt John Paterson stated: “We’re extremely excited to create this distinctive problem. This can be a actually superb expertise and can permit guests from the world over to step inside our magnificent Kelpies and uncover the secrets and techniques that lie inside all whereas experiencing a 25m aerial journey straight to the horse’s mouth.
“Those that take pleasure in this epic expertise will undoubtedly go away with a reminiscence of a lifetime.”
The expertise launched on 25 November and Scottish Canals partnered with the Beaston Most cancers Charity, to permit them to be one of many first charities to participate within the problem. Scottish Canals can be looking for extra charities to associate with.
For extra data, together with situations and how you can e-book, go to: Kelpies.co.uk
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