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Paul T Smith

'Don't scare the Haggis' warning as Kelpies light up blue & white for Burns Night

The Kelpies will be lit up blue and white tonight to celebrate Burns Night.

Scottish Canals say that the sculptures in Grangemouth will change colour in honour of national bard Robert Burns.

Locals are also being asked to be mindful not to scare off the wild Haggis if they're taking a walk around the Helix Park later.

In a post on Twitter, Visit Falkirk said: "The Kelpies will be lit in blue and white for Burns Night tonight!

"If you are out walking, please be careful not to scare the local wild haggis that are often out wandering The Helix at this time of year.

Scottish Canals said: "Happy Burns Night! The Kelpies will shine white & blue tonight in honour of the bard.

"…When thowes dissolve the snawy hoord An’ float the jinglin’ icy boord Then, water-kelpies haunt the foord By your direction And ‘nighted trav’llers are allur’d To their destruction…"

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