Union Canal

Union Canal One of the prettiest canals in scotland The Union Canal runs from Falkirk to Edinburgh, constructed to bring coal, to the capital.

It was opened in 1822 and was initially successful, Railways, particularly the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway, opened in 1842, It fell into slow commercial decline and was closed to commercial traffic in 1933. It was officially closed in 1965. The canal is listed as an individual Scheduled monuments by Historic Scotland

It shares in the revival of interest in canals generally at the present day,

and, as a result of the Millennium Link, was re-opened in 2001 and reconnected to the Forth and Clyde Canal in 2002 by the Falkirk Wheel. It is now in popular use for leisure purposes.

13/11/2015

My first year film at CalArts in the Experimental Animation program (BFA) - A short stop motion film exploring the writings and adventures of naturalist, author,…

30/08/2015

31 Artist From Across the Forth Valley Region will be donating 20% of their sales to the Seagull Trust Cruises Charity. This is a worthwhile charity who provides free access to the canals for people with special needs.

26/07/2015
17/07/2015

"Saving the planet, one piece of litter at a time."

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Falkirk
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