A rather dank morning at this extraordinary piece of canal engineering, which links Central Scotland's two main canals (the Union Canal and the Forth & Clyde Canal) via a rotating boat lift. It is truly a wonderful sight to see, and while it is a functioning piece of civil engineering which provides an important connection within the waterway network, it has fast become a celebrated tourist destination.

See here for the Falkirk Wheel website.

Tuesday 4th August's entry to the August Challenge - apologies this is a week old, but I hope it qualifies for the challenge; for other travelling Pbasers this month click here

See here for a different, more summery view: