Watching this from the control room at the wheel, great content as always 👍

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Legend! Thanks so much! I hope we caught your best side 😂😉

Colin, Shaun and Otis You guys stand out, among other vloggers NB. Really look forward to the quality of interesting content you share. It's like having Ed Sullivan show on the old box every Saturday night to tune in. My parents loved that show. I just knew they would leave after the show and go to bed. Then for my brother and myself, it was the waited next episode of Dr.Who & Monty Python!!!

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Absolutely fantastic. Now, headed to the 360 vlog.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@suegurney4666

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

So happy to get the alert that this video had been uploaded. Was a pleasure to take you guys up the electric penstock locks that take you onto the Union canal from the wheel. Lock 2 is 17 feet tall, not counting the massive double cill. Before this new cut of the canal the place was a bit of a nightmare. An open cast mine that ran for many miles during the early 80s. when they filled the mine in it looked like the surface of the moon. So good to see what it is now. Thanks guys.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers and thanks for being so friendly while we were there. Loved it all!

Excellent! I never would’ve dreamed that was how it worked. Y’all did a great job with the video and explaining it so clearly. See you next time!

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait!

The Roughcastle Tunnel with editing... makes one thunk that mayhaps some other things were consumed in your past, it gave me a bit of an enjoyable flashback 😜👍

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Glad we could bring back some trippy memories! 😵‍💫

I remember visiting the Falkirk Wheel on our way to Edinburgh, we where staying in Glasgow and my mom wanted to go to Edinburgh to visit the Royal Yacht. So on our way there we stopt at the Falkirk Wheel. Sadly we did not take a trip, but we did walk the length of the tunnel to the other side and remember that there was some really nice open area to walk. After that we got something to eat, and I still carry the keychain souvenir on my car keys to this day. After that we want to the Royal Yacht, driving back to Glasgow we both remarked that we had a great day. The weather was absolutely great for what was I believe late september.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

The Royal Yacht...... Shaun's old ship xx

Hi Colin and Shaun, great video! The trip through Roughcastle Tunnel was really quite the 'trip'. The Falkirk Wheel amazing. As usual thank you for the history. Take care, stay well. Much love Kathy x 💖

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Absolutely brilliant Colin and Shaun the drone footage of the Falkirk wheel is amazing as specially the views of Scotland and the special affects in the tunnel is very good as well this video is getting better and better every day keep up the good work guys and I shall watch the 360 degree of the Falkirk wheel on the other channel.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

If this was in the US, it'd be owned by a private corporation, and it'd probably cost $100 . . . at least. Great video!!!

Just phenomenal! It actually looks like a ride at a theme park. The whole presentation is extraordinary, which is what I’ve grown to expect from you two. Now, if you lads will pardon me, I have a 360 view video to watch!

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

"Oh behave.... psychadelic baby" - lol . Great video guys, even the aquaduct leading up to the wheel looked like some sort of star gate entrance (was expecting you to be propelled at light speed to another solar system or something) ;)

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

If the tunnel was long enough I would have tried 😂😵‍💫

@junehammerton6919

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful senaryscenery

Omigosh, your videos are so fantastically produced. I never thought I'd be so interested in the history of canals in a different country, but I've learned so much from you guys. Thank you as always! I hope to make it back to the UK someday soon for a narrowboat holiday. And an extra star to Scottish Canals for making access to the Falkirk Wheel free!

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Great video, guys. I never get tired of watching that thing work.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

It's an amazing structure!

A most excellent piece of engineering. And (bonus!) a trippy tunnel.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Trippy tunnels are cool 😵‍💫

Loved your choice of psychedelic music and wild camera work in the tunnel.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@nwfc65

2 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat groovy baby!

It reminds me of that machine Jodie Foster steps into in Contact. Lucky you didn't end up at Vega 26 light years away ;-)

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

😂👍🏻

Love your videos, but this is the best explanation of the Wheel and the best views of it that I have ever seen. Keep up the great work.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Love the lighted tunnel and your “twist” on that.

Wish I hadn't eaten those mushrooms before watching your video 😁

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

😵‍💫

That 360 Degree video is superb !

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Stuart!

@stusand1

2 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat you are most welcome. I found you guys quite by accident, being an ex Brit I love following your travels, but I do mean it when I say the 360 is superb ! What a lovely feature to add. Stay safe guys !

The tunnel was trippy but I wouldn't like being in it that long. The Falkirk wheel is quite a feat of engineering!!

Wow what an amazing journey that was and the research you have done on it all is second to none. Well done Colin, you are the perfect man for making really interesting and informative documentaries. Keep up the excellent work. Now heading over to the 360

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Wow, the Falkirk wheel is amazing. Thank you for explaining

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

wow amazing how it works and free to use and energy reduced, plus the views and a lovely day, great vlog xxx

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Its ace!

OMG I need to do this - just added to my bucket list

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

So glad you guys enjoyed the big Wheel. We went on the trip boat a few years ago whilst visiting friends in Dunbar. Both the fellas were engineers & loved the mechanics of the wheel. We ladies enjoyed the views in glorious sunshine. Its an amazing trip. xxx

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

It was amazing!

You are both lovely and adorable.I watch your videos over and over again.Shaun’s hearty laughter is extremely contagious

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

You are so kind

And with this episode, you made me cry like a baby... Yes, tears streaming down my cheeks as I write. You see, my favourite uncle, Tom, a brilliant engineer, came back to Ireland (where we lived) from a visit to Scotland and with enormous passion, described this new engineering phenomen he had visited - the Falkirk Wheel. He reached for a brochure and walked me through it with the same enthusiasm and passion as you did--a brochure I still treasure today. Sadly, neither Tom nor his beautiful wife Bridie are with us today, but they were my saviours! Growing up as a shy gay boy in a small village in the West of Ireland, they knew what I would face, and theirs was the home where I was safe from the hostile world outside. Not only was I welcome in their home, but they encouraged me to bring my gay friends over for dinner or coffee, or to just drop in. I miss the joy and the laughter of that home and the many nights of fun and warmth and happiness we had there. So I'll cry a little more and then be grateful, and if there is a heaven, I hope they are both flying with angels. And much as I already loved your channel, I love it all the more now. Heartfelt thanks.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

I love this. Thank you for writing this💙

@johngreenhorn8853

8 ай бұрын

Really lovely story mate.

@robbiehayes5508

8 ай бұрын

@@johngreenhorn8853 Thanks so much John

Came all the way from Australia to go and see this engineering marvel several years ago, thanks for all the facts to refresh the grey matter. Great video as usual, enjoyed every second of it.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great to watch the 360 video. Amazing to see such a massive piece of equipment move so precisely. I didn't even need a sweater or coat to enjoy the trip.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

It was bloody cold up there! 🥶

Sat here watching you go through that tunnel with my Mouth Open Wide 😲. WOW. Great Filming Colin.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! x

Brilliant video. One of the best I've seen on the Falkirk Wheel. Its an incredible piece of engineering. Thanks Colin for the informative commentary. The drone shots really add to this video, putting the wheel in context. Happy New Year....

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony. Happy New Year! 👍🏻

You guys just keep getting better and betterer! :)

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! One day we'll make a really crap one 😂

Thank you so much for 2 amazing Falkirk videos (lol “videos” corrected to “oreos”!! Was so tempted to leave that bizarre autocorrect!) You guys have knocked it out of the park as usual! 🙏

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Mmmm.... Oreos 😋

@qwertyTRiG

2 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat Oreos are only knock-off Hydroxes.

Part of me is totally fascinated by the wheel. Part of me things it would be a total blast to take a boat up or down it. And part of me really hates high places and being 100 feet up looking down isn't a good idea. Still, I get to experience it with you two, at ground level, so it's all good

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

You'd love it!

The cinematography on this video is epic. Love you guys! 💖

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

loved it

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

One of my favourite modern engineering projects in Scotland! The views are amazing, aren't they?

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely!

Grooovy camera work in the tunnel! Yeah baby yeah!

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

I wheely enjoyed this episode :P

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Heath! 😂😂😂

I grew up basically around the corner from the Wheel. Literally the closest street. Growing up, the Wheel always felt less special so to say, why would it. It was just there for me. But as I've grown up I can appreciate it's brilliance.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's natural to think like that when you see it so often :)

That was the best vlog I have ever seen of the Falkirk Wheel. Your commentary was superb. Loved it. Take care guy's, stay safe and well. Regards Derek.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

An amazing fit of engineering. The Falkirk Wheel is also nice 👍

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Haha indeed!

What an absolutely fantastic vlog guys, this was so interesting to watch. X

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

The cinematography in this video is top-notch. Beautiful work!

Great vlog! Somehow, you manage to make things entertaining and informative at the same time!

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Definitely lived up to expectations 👍

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Absolutely fantastic stuff. I love the psychedelic tunnel. Great to get a proper view on the wheel, rather than cycling by it from below. I’m enjoying seeing you get closer to Glasgow and places I know. Thanks for the awesome videos, slowly catching up on several years worth.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Cracking video, loved the camerawork through the tunnel

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one. Thank you!

That the trip up or down only takes about 4 min. is amazing. And having spend most of my teen years in the '70s, I enjoyed that trip through the tunnel. LOL

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

One in a lifetime experience so awesome but no media can give the real experience 👍❤️🤗

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

Me, watching the rotation start: Oh that is so cool. I wonder if they'll have a long video of it on the other channel. I hope it's a good angle. Foxes: What about 360°? Me: 😍

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Glad you like it!

Love how the boat curved round the bend in the tunnel at 4.12 🤣

That is so cool! Not only the video, but your engineering description of how it works!

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Daryl!

Brilliant!! Just brilliant. The 360-degree vlog completes the saga and you really feel as though you're there. I saw Otis looking well behaved as you descended. Stay well and see you next time. John, Ontario, Canada

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

I hope to experience the Falkirk Wheel one day. Incredible engineering.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

It's a wonder to see and ride.

"Roll up for the mystery tour, step right this way!" ☮🌻

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

😂😵‍💫🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@CauseWiredVideo

2 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat Well done btw - the engineering is fascinating and you explained it very well indeed. 👍

Great! Thanks so much. Brilliant to see this amazing feat of engineering. Also loved the “disco” tunnel.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

So cool in there!

Enjoyed the "trip" through the tunnel 🤩

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one. Thanks! x

You gave me more info in that video than the visitor centre has on its displays. The visitor centre, last time I was there, was selling tourist tat and rubbish prepacked sandwiches and very little to do with the wheel. I'm guessing the Kelpies is next before heading to horrible glesga.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm... Might have a problem there. We will get to the Kelpies but not how you're thinking 🤔

I live near The Wheel and have regularly taken visiting friends for a sail on The Wheel. It always impresses and is well worth a visit. Nearby are the huge Kelpies. Horse head statues at the end of the canal as it opens into the River Carron and the Forth.

Glad you enjoyed one of the rare gems from Scottish canals

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Not the first video I've seen about the Falkirk Wheel, though definitely the best by a far margin - very well done, lads! Another triumph.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

Phew, I thought someone had slipped me some LSD, Amazing guys...

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

😵‍💫

What a awesome piece of engineering that structure is...................well explained and learnt loads of things about the Falkirk Wheel...........definitely on bucket list to go and see......stay safe.........thanks for sharing

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Fascinating vlog! Hats off to the engineers, and thanks so much for bringing us with you 🤗 Now for the real time video 🥰

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

Loved the vlog guys. The tourist board must love you! It makes ME want to go back, so it's bound to prick the interest of anybody who watches your vlog. Thanks!

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! I hope so but they've never been in touch 😕

Fascinating guys, and brilliant photography.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, James 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

That was amazing, for a long time visiting the Falkirk wheel has been on my bucket list, maybe one day I'll make it there but it's a bit of a drive from Kent!

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

A full day and then some!

Absolutely fantastic! I loved the facts and figures about the wheel, it was such a beautiful day to film as well. Thanks guys!!

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

One Word: Amazing! 👍

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! x

That is one fascinating and massive piece of machinery. xoxo's Sandie

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

It's mind-blowing to watch.

Did you manage to get to see the Kelpies? x

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Find out soon! 👍🏻

Fantastic!!! Groovy tunnel and like a Ferris Wheel!! Brilliant!!!🎉 😍

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

I love they way you explain things - especially this one. Thank you!

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

Awesome bit of engineering! Appreciate the facts and figures along with the trip. The tunnel was awesome too.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark!

This is a quality content! All the best in 2022!Cheers from Poland.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy New Year!

One of your very best. Exceptionally well produced. Thank you.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

That's an amazing - I had heard of the Falkirk Wheel but not explained to that level of detail. Thanks.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Learn Falkirk Wheel from my IELTS exercise. The word description is really abstract, thanks to your video I quite understand how it works now! 💯

Oh WOW!!! Excellent vlog!!! Interesting!

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Oh my that tunnel took me back to the late 60's. Thank you for the Falkirk wheel and all the facts. And no Colin do not lick off all the choc 1st. Take care xx

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

You're all weird except me 😂 (Licks another chocolate biscuit) 😋

@qwertyTRiG

2 жыл бұрын

@@FoxesAfloat Out of curiosity, how do you eat Kit-Kats?

That wheel is the most amazing structure and the way it works...an amazing attraction.....

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

It really is!

Very, very interesting!

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

Thank you so much for making such a good video of the Falkirk Wheel and the canals around Falkirk.

That looked like fun.... quite a marvel in engineering.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

100% Agree!

Awesome! Definitely up to expectations. The Wheel is incredible. Love the tunnel as well. Finally, a tunnel that might not terrify me.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait!

Again a great video gents! I have always wanted to see the Falkirk Wheel!

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Now you have 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

That 360 video you took was the best I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing to.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

WOW, that was amazing to see the wheel and how it works. Looking forward to the rest of the trip.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one. Thanks Sharon!

very educational!! I remember seeing the Falkirk wheel on the Narrowboat series Great Canal Journeys with Timothy and Prunella which was a cute show, but they didn't explain in such detail how it all worked. Great video!

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

You have an amazing knack of explaining the engineering in words and images. Best description of the Falkirk Wheel I’ve seen.

Thanks for sharing all the info regarding the union canal 😊 looks seriously cold

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

It was!

That was a bit oooooo going through the tunnel, especially when the boat became curved! They do nice lunches in the visitors centre. Great day out.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Really Groovy. We are so happy to see what we had planned to do before the crazies. best of travels.

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait!

That was worth the wait, thank you both so much 🙏✝️🕊🙏

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

Great vlog guys. Really interesting, amazing piece of machinery. You explain it so well and make it very interesting. You guys are looking so well. Again, thank you for that😘

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks David 👍🏻

Had to show my 13 yo daughter this video. Amazing stuff! The tunnel lighting of course grabbed her attention! Good stuff!

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

All I can say is that the trip through the tunnel was really trippy😜. Your videos are always top notch! Looking forward to seeing what your new boat looks like. Mike from Montreal

@FoxesAfloat

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mike!