IotD previously featured the
Falkirk Wheel, and now standing adjacent to the Forth and Clyde, one of the connected canals, is...
The Kelpies.
These massive horse sculptures are 30 metres high and weigh over 300 tonnes. They represent Scotland's horse heritage, especially as the beasts were used to tow canal boats back in the day.
It will be open to the public in April.
Below, artist Andy Scott with two Clydesdales, which I guess The Kelpies are:
I like this shot of the M9 motorway coming across the artwork. It would be awesome to drive down the road and suddenly see this:
Aerial view video:
Kelpies website
BBC gallery