SCOTLAND'S iconic Kelpies will host an outdoor ceilidh in the evening for the first time ahead of St Andrew’s Day this year.
People of all ages and experience levels have been encouraged by the organiser Scottish Canals, to join the traditional dancing event accompanied by ceilidh band, Whisky Kiss.
Whisky Kiss is the only ceilidh band to have an international iTunes number one single, when their debut single Jocks Revenge topped the global charts.
The world-renowned structures, which stand at 100ft tall and weigh more than 300 tonnes each, are situated between Falkirk and Grangemouth and celebrated their 10th anniversary last year.
Scottish Canals commissioned Andy Scott to create The Kelpies, where they now stand in the Helix Park, on the canal link between the Forth & Clyde Canal and the River Carron.
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Ceilidh @ The Kelpies will take place on Friday, November 28, ahead of St Andrew’s Day on the Sunday.
The event will take place in front of The Kelpies with gates opening 6.30pm and entertainment starting at 7pm with the event finishing at 8.30pm.
Visitors can look forward to some tasty scran and plenty of drinks to help you quench your thirst with all the dancing.
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The event will also mark the first anniversary of The Kelpies Experience launch.
Scottish Canals, the canal custodians, partnered with Zone Events last year to open a climbing experience, where the public could venture to the top of the horse’s mouth.
The attraction has raised more than £700,000 for charities in its first year alone.
Scottish Canals chief executive officer John Paterson said: “Last year was a truly special year for our Kelpies. Not only did they celebrate their 10th birthday, but we also gave visitors the chance to climb inside and see these magnificent structures from a completely different angle for the first time.
"For The Kelpies to continue making an impact 10 years on, generating £700K for charities on top of the £81m they contribute to the economy is just one of the ways Scotland’s canals continue to bring value to the people of Scotland and internationally.
“This year we can’t wait to bring people together from all over the world to join in some traditional Scottish dancing. There’s nothing quite like the sound of the fiddles and laughter filing the air as people come together in traditional dance. The Kelpies are now established icons of Scotland and firmly on the map as one of Scotland’s favourite visitor attractions. They provide the perfect stage for this and hopefully we can create an annual must-attend event in people's diaries to come join us.”
Falkirk Council leader Cecil Meiklejohn added: “Ceilidh @ The Kelpies will undoubtedly be a fantastic celebration of Scottish culture, bringing people of all ages together in a truly iconic setting.
"The Kelpies have become symbols of our community, and hosting our first ever open-air ceilidh at this landmark is an exciting way to mark both St Andrew’s Day and a remarkable first year for The Kelpies Experience. It’s a wonderful opportunity for residents and visitors alike to enjoy traditional music and dancing right in the heart of Falkirk.”
