Outdoor ceilidh at Falkirk's Helix Park cancelled - hours before first dance
An outdoor ceilidh planned for this evening has been cancelled.
The Ceilidh @ The Kelpes event was being organised ahead of St Andrew’s Night in The Helix Park by Scottish Canals and Falkirk Council.
They were billing it as an unforgettable evening of “traditional Scottish music, high energy dancing and community cheers under the open sky”.
However within the last hour they have announced bad weather has forced them to “regrettably” cancel the planned event.
In a social media post the organisers said: “Dear all, we regret to inform you that due to adverse weather conditions and for the safety and comfort of our community, we have had to cancel Ceilidh @ The Kelpies scheduled for this evening.
"We know many of you were looking forward to a night of music, dancing and fun under the stars with family and friends – and we’re sorry we won’t be able to bring it to you this time.”
They said those who had already bought tickets would be eligible for a refund, adding: “If you have tickets already, please check your email for information on refunds or next steps.
"Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you soon at a future Helix event.”
The event was also due to mark the first anniversary of The Kelpies Experience launch, when Scottish Canals partnered with Zone Events last year to bring participants a unique opportunity to climb safely to the top of the metal horse’s mouth.
John Paterson, Scottish Canals chief executive officer, had previously said: “This year we can’t wait to bring people together from all over the world, to join in some traditional Scottish dancing. There’s nothing quite like the sound of the fiddles and laughter filing the air as people come together in traditional dance.”