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Places to go along the Union Canal
Local attractions
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Edinburgh Castle »This most famous of castles dominates Scotland's capital city and affords stunning views of the city and surrounding …
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The Falkirk Wheel »As the world's first and only rotating boat lift, The Falkirk Wheel is quite simply unique. Linking two canals with …
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Almond Aqueduct »
The famous Broxburn icicle formed on this aqueduct in 1895. It reached a height of 22.8m (75ft). The height of the …
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Avon Aqueduct »
This 12-arch structure built by Thomas Telford is the second longest in Britain - only beaten by the Pontcysyllte …
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Beecraigs Country Park »
Covering 370ha (914 acres), and set within the scenic Bathgate Hills, Beecraigs Country Park offers a wide range of …
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Canal boats at rest - prints for sale »
Artist John Twinning has exhibited and sold his work at exhibitions throughout the country. You can see examples of …
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Edinburgh Canal Centre »
In 1971 Ronnie Rusack took over The Bridge Inn at Ratho which was derelict at the time. He pioneered the Union …
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Edinburgh Quay »
Edinburgh," said the writer Robert Louis Stevenson "Is what Paris ought to be." Paris has the Seine, Edinburgh has …
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House Of The Binns »
Home to the Dalyell family for nearly 400 years, this house contains an interesting collection of furniture (late …
