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union canal

This 31.5 mile contour canal travels from The Falkirk Wheel to Edinburgh with the capital’s famous castle just a short walk away.

Popular features of the canal include the Avon, Almond and Slateford Aqueducts, which are among the finest in Britain.  Also on the Union there are various opportunities to enjoy restaurants and day trip/hire boats on this gentle lock-free waterway.

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