Scottish Waterways Trust is responsible for keeping the canal looking its best. Six volunteers from Anglian Water Business helped them out for a day this week.
They got to work painting railings, clearing vegetation and making a canalised bench look great again.
The canal is 200 years old and is listed as a scheduled ancient monument as a vital part of the city’s heritage.
Claire Martin, Community Engagement Officer at Scottish Waterways Trust, said: “The team at Anglian Water Business did a fantastic job volunteering along The Union Canal in Edinburgh. With the hard work of volunteers, we can make a huge difference to the 200-year-old waterway, which attracts more than 10 million visits each year.
Not only is the waterway a vital part of Scotland’s industrial heritage, today the Union Canal provides the perfect place for walkers, cyclists and boaters relax, discover and explore. Volunteers like Anglian Venture Holdings help keep the canal a beautiful place for everyone.”
For more information on Scottish Waterways Trust including how you can volunteer visit www.scottishwaterwaystrust.org.uk
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