"Falkirk Wheel," which is a rotating boat lift located in Falkirk, Scotland. It connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal, allowing boats to travel between the two canals at different elevations. The Falkirk Wheel is a popular tourist attraction in Scotland and is the only rotating boat lift of its kind in the world.

The Falkirk Wheel was designed by engineering firm Butterley Engineering and was completed in 2002. It stands at 115 feet (35 meters) tall and has a diameter of 115 feet (35 meters). The wheel is powered by an electric motor and uses only 1.5 kilowatt-hours of energy to turn. It can lift up to 600 tonnes of boats and water in just four minutes.

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