Union Canal

Edinburgh, Scotland

Union Canal runs from Falkirk to Edinburgh and is one of the two Lowland canals in Scotland. It was constructed to bring minerals, especially coal, to the capital, and was opened in 1822. The const...

Union Canal has a Easy difficulty level and is Family Friendly.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Latitude: 55.9425671, Longitude: -3.2081361

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Cramond Beach

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Portobello Beach

Portobello Beach

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Aberdour Silver Sands

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Burntisland Beach

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Kinghorn Beach

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Kirkcaldy Beach

Kirkcaldy Beach

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Linlithgow Loch

Linlithgow Loch

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Activities

Boating
Boat Trips
Canoeing
Walking
Running
Fishing

About Union Canal

Union Canal runs from Falkirk to Edinburgh and is one of the two Lowland canals in Scotland. It was constructed to bring minerals, especially coal, to the capital, and was opened in 1822. The construction of railways, especially the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway, opened in 1842, reduced its value as a transport medium. It fell into slow decline and was officially closed in 1965.
Thanks to a revival of interest in canals, it was reopened in 2001 and reconnected to the Forth and Clyde Canal in 2002. It is now a popular leisure attraction. It is used by canoeists from several clubs and raft races are regularly organised on the canal. Boat trips are also offered for the general public.