Difference between revisions of "Union Canal"
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Includes the impressive [[Slateford Aqueduct, Edinburgh]], [[Avon Aqueduct]], and [[Almond Aqueduct]], west of Ratho as well as the only canal tunnel in Scotland. | Includes the impressive [[Slateford Aqueduct, Edinburgh]], [[Avon Aqueduct]], and [[Almond Aqueduct]], west of Ratho as well as the only canal tunnel in Scotland. | ||
1822 The canal opened. | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == |
Revision as of 17:29, 12 February 2020
Union Canal, from Edinburgh to Falkirk, West Lothian, 32 miles, one tunnel, 2 locks.
Built to a design by Hugh Baird to link Edinburgh with the Forth and Clyde Canal at Falkirk.
1818 Construction work began
Includes the impressive Slateford Aqueduct, Edinburgh, Avon Aqueduct, and Almond Aqueduct, west of Ratho as well as the only canal tunnel in Scotland.
1822 The canal opened.