Our teams are onsite and taking the necessary steps. Walking along the Union Canal in Edinburgh On a gloriously sunny day a few weeks ago we decided to go for a walk along the Union Canal in Edinburgh.

Last night’s heavy rainfall has caused a significant breach on The Union Canal 500m east of the A801 between Polmont and Muiravonside. Following the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals from Pinkston Watersports in Glasgow City Centre across the Central Belt to the heart of Edinburgh, the Glasgow to Edinburgh Canoe Trail is a fantastic trail suitable for paddlers of all abilities. Or you might choose a canalside cottage as a base for exploring the canals on foot or by bike.Discover the story of this great contour canal - with its trailblazing engineering solutions to link Edinburgh to the Forth & Clyde Canal, it was one of the last great feats of the canal-building era.Discover a rich abundance of flora and fauna as you explore the Scottish canals. Species include roach, bream, rudd, gudgeon, carp and particularly tench. Explore the remarkable Union Canal, from the iconic Falkirk Wheel to the historic heart of Scotland's capital city.

The concerning footage reveals, what used to be the towpath in Falkirk, has collapsed - allowing water to spill out of the canal.

In this weeks Edinburgh Vlog we take a walk along the Union Cana. The canal used to continue to a point between Semple Street and Lothian Road but was truncated and the land there reclaimed for development.Completed in 1822 the canal was built to connect Edinburgh to the Forth and Clyde Canal to allow coal and other goods to be brought into the city by boat. Discover the Union Canal by Paddle. From there, it is a 12 or 15 minute walk, or many buses run up Lothian Road.

This walk starts off on the concourse of at Edinburgh Waverley station at NT25797385. Long may the good weather continue.After basking in the sun for a while we made our way up Middle Meadow Walk, heading for home.Where to buy beer in Scotland during the Coronavirus lockdownRed squirrels at Eskrigg Reserve (and some castles)Calton Hill and the Scottish National Portrait GalleryCastles and Pictish stones in the north of ScotlandStravaiging around Scotland is written, photographed and researched by Andy Sweet.To make this site work properly we use cookies to store information on your computer.

Following the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals from Pinkston Watersports in Glasgow City Centre across the Central Belt to the heart of Edinburgh, the Glasgow to Edinburgh Canoe Trail is a fantastic trail suitable for paddlers of all abilities.The Union Canal provides a great route in and out of Edinburgh, ideal if you commute by bike, but also great for an excursion or to keep fit.Whether you are looking for a pleasant place for a short stroll, a more energetic walk or even a long distance challenge, the Forth & Clyde and Union Canal towpaths offer a great choice of canal walks.

See the Glasgow to Edinburgh route for full details of this. There are lots of boats moored along the canal at this end, inlcuding a ship (ok, boat) called Dignity.Not far along the canal is the Leamington Lift Bridge, an interesting vertical lift bridge.Further still, above the keystone of the Viewforth Bridge is a carved representation of Edinburgh’s coat of arms.As we rounded a slight bend in the canal Polwarth parish church came into view.This really is a great place for a walk, very peaceful and relaxed. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 11:30 - 12.30 Talk by Graeme Cruickshank, providing a brief overview of canals in Scotland, and a more detailed look at the Union Canal. From the concourse, use stairs or escalator to ascend onto the green footbridge, and then turn right to head south along the footbridge, climbing some steps to reach the Market Street exit.