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The Kelpies
The Kelpies are two monumental steel horse-head sculptures located between Falkirk and Grangemouth in Scotland. Standing next to the M9 motorway, they mark the eastern gateway of the Forth and Clyde Canal, where it meets the River Carron. Each sculpture is 30 metres (98 ft) high.
Designed by sculptor Andy Scott, the Kelpies were completed in October 2013 and unveiled in April 2014. They are surrounded by a parkland area known as The Helix.
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, Scotland, is managed by Glasgow Museums and located in Kelvingrove Park in the West End. Opened in 1901, it features collections of natural history, Egyptian antiquities, design, architecture, medieval arms and armour, Scottish history, and Glasgow’s history. It also houses one of Europe’s great civic art collections, including Scottish, European, African, Asian, and Oceanic fine and decorative arts.
After a three-year refurbishment, Kelvingrove re-opened in 2006 with collections divided into Life and Expression themes. The Life galleries cover natural history, human history, and prehistory, while the Expression galleries showcase fine art. The museum’s 22 galleries display over 8,000 objects, including Salvador Dali’s Christ of St John of the Cross, Sir Roger the Asian elephant, the Avant armour, and paintings by the Glasgow Boys and the Scottish Colourists.
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SEC Armadillo
The SEC Armadillo, originally known as the Clyde Auditorium, is an iconic auditorium located near the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Designed by the renowned architects Foster + Partners, it opened in 1997 and quickly became a landmark due to its distinctive, ship-like design, which reflects Glasgow’s shipbuilding heritage1.
The Armadillo is part of the Scottish Event Campus, which also includes the SEC Centre and the OVO Hydro. It can seat up to 3,000 people and hosts a variety of events, from concerts and conferences to the Scottish auditions of shows like Britain’s Got Talent. The venue is known for its unique architecture and practical, comfortable facilities.