Boating along the Union Canal

The Skipper's Guide to the Forth & Clyde and Union canals provides essential information including canal maps, facilities matrices, locking operations, canal regulations and chart information. You can download a copy below. The relevant Skipper's Guide is also provided free of charge on entry to the canal.

Some navigation restrictions apply September to June between Harrison Park and Slateford Aqueduct to ensure safe shared use by powered and unpowered craft.

Essential information, including maps, facilities matrices, locking operations, canal regulations and chart information about the waterway can be obtained from The Skipper’s Guide to the Forth & Clyde and Union canals. Copies of the guide can be downloaded and it is also provided free of charge on entry to the canal.

Some navigation restrictions apply September to June between Harrison Park and Slateford Aqueduct to ensure safe shared use by powered and unpowered craft.

Download the Union Canal Skippers' Guide

Bridge & lock opening times

Find detailed information on local services, moorings and stoppages by using the drop down menu on the left.