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The boats are back on the Union Canal this Sunday
If you are not watching reruns of the Coronation then get along to Harrison Park on the Union Canal on Sunday and hire a...
Linlithgow Paddlers throw heart and soul into Canal Challenge
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Forth & Clyde Canal re-opening as part of the £83.4m Millennium Link Project, one of the...
Fishing – drop shotting for perch is catching on
Mike Wilson has enjoyed watching his young son learning the art of drop shotting, working through various actions and retrieves on the Union Canal.It's...
Fishing – coarse angling chairman explains background to canal permits
Gus Brindle, chairman of the Scottish Federation for Coarse Angling (SFCA), has responded to social media criticism over the issue of permits to fish...
Fishing – Colin encouraging more anglers to the Union Canal
Colin Smith has landed over 100 roach, perch and pike from the Union Canal this year and is actively encouraging more anglers to join...
Union Canal breach plugged and fish saved
Scottish Canals confirm that they have secured the area and stopped the flow of water following a breach of the Union Canal near the...
Cycle route to link Union Canal and The Meadows
Cyclists will soon no longer have to negotiate a “daunting junction” as the city council presses ahead with delayed plans for a safe route...
Capturing canals on canvas
Scotland’s first canal artist-in-residence has captured the sights of the nation’s inland waterways on canvas.
And Lesley Banks has invited the public to view her...
Canal cruise crooners strike right chord as fundraisers
Volunteers from the Ratho-based Seagull Trust Cruises are raising money for the charity by offering their musical talents elsewhere.
Four crew members became well-known for...
Re-Union Boats: championing Edinburgh’s canal
Believe me, my young friend' said the Water Rat solemnly.....'there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Carols By Candlelight: in aid of Bethany Christian Trust, supporting homeless and vulnerable people across Scotland. 6.30pm, Central, Central Halls, Tolcross. For more information...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Song, by Toad Christmas Party: Garden of Elks, Plastic Animals, plus short sets and cabaret from other acts on the Song, By Toad label...
What’s On In Edinburgh 15th-21st December 2014
MONDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2014
Meet Chris Hadfield: the former Commander of the International Space Station will be signing copies of his stunning planetary photo tour...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
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Can't Dance Cameron: Emily Dodd introduces her new book, the tale (or tail?) of a capercaillie bird who doesn't think he can dance....
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2014
For Crying Out Loud: special screenings for carers and their babies under 12 months old - maximum of 2 adults per...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
Well we all know what's on in Scotland this week....but there's plenty available to take your mind off it....
MONDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2014
All Quiet On...
Strictly Cycling for Bike Week
Come and try something new with a bike via a Strictly Cycling taster session for Bike Week!
Meet at 2pm at the Bridge8Hub, just off...
A life less ordinary on Scotland’s canals
Scots across the country could soon be swapping cul-de-sacs and cottages for waterways and wide-beam barges as Scottish Canals launches phase two of its...
Lighting improved on canal path
COUNCIL AND SCOTTISH CANALS LIGHT THE WAY FOR WALKERS AND CYCLISTS
More cyclists and walkers are using the Union Canal towpath, thanks to new LED...
Ice-breaker canal boat!
I just happened to pass the Union Canal on Monday just as the Re-union boat approached the Leamington Lift Bridge, and thought the video...
Canal College gets first round funding
A major skills and employability programme targeting disadvantaged 16-25 year olds in Falkirk and Edinburgh came a step closer with the announcement that it has been...
Canal Strategy shortlisted for award
CANAL STRATEGY ON THE CREST OF A WAVE
The plan to kick start the renaissance of the popular Union Canal has been short listed for...
Improved Harrison Park reopened
Local children welcomed Councillor Donald Wilson and other guests to officially celebrate the new environmental and access improvements at Harrison Park East, on Friday...
New strategy for the Union Canal
The Council has announced today a new draft strategy so that locals and visitors to Edinburgh can enjoy the many benefits of the Union...
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