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Sunday 6th July 2008

Places to go along the Union Canal

Local attractions

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This most famous of castles dominates Scotland's capital city and affords stunning views of the city and surrounding …

  • Historic building

As the world's first and only rotating boat lift, The Falkirk Wheel is quite simply unique. Linking two canals with …

  • Leisure attraction

The famous Broxburn icicle formed on this aqueduct in 1895. It reached a height of 22.8m (75ft). The height of the …

  • Historic structure

This 12-arch structure built by Thomas Telford is the second longest in Britain - only beaten by the Pontcysyllte …

  • Historic structure

Covering 370ha (914 acres), and set within the scenic Bathgate Hills, Beecraigs Country Park offers a wide range of …

  • Leisure attraction

In 1971 Ronnie Rusack took over The Bridge Inn at Ratho which was derelict at the time. He pioneered the Union …

  • Leisure attraction
  • Visitor centre
  • Restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Pubs + bars
  • Canal boat holidays
  • Boat trips
  • Boat hire

Edinburgh," said the writer Robert Louis Stevenson "Is what Paris ought to be." Paris has the Seine, Edinburgh has …

  • Leisure attraction
  • Restaurant
  • Pubs + bars

Home to the Dalyell family for nearly 400 years, this house contains an interesting collection of furniture (late …

  • Museum

Linlithgow Union Canal Society operates boat trips every weekend from Easter until the first week in October with …

  • Museum
  • Visitor centre
  • Restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Boat trips
  • Boat hire

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