Britain's official guide to canals, rivers and lakes

Tuesday 13th May 2008

Boating near Edinburgh

Boaters want many a varied thing from their boating holidays – and the Lowlands have it all. Peaceful, lock-free cruising, majestic aqueducts, awe-inspiring feats of contemporary engineering and miles of rugged countryside. Explore the vast expanse of Loch Lomond, or cruise through historic Edinburgh and take a turn on the revolutionary Falkirk Wheel. From the bustle and splendour of big cities like Glasgow and the Scottish capital, to the charm of unspoilt villages and the glory of mountain peaks shimmering in the distance, the Lowlands offer a boating holiday to remember.

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