Edinburgh Union Canal Society is a charitable canal society (SC051467) on the Union Canal in Edinburgh. The Society's main base is the Ashley Terrace Boathouse.
Edinburgh
Joined September 2021
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Edinburgh Union Canal Society retweeted
Did you know you can hire a rowing boat and sail down Edinburgh's Union Canal? 🚣♀️🌊
The @EdinburghUCS have rowing boats available to hire every Sunday from 2-5pm, until the end of September this year. Hire a boat, take a slow sail down the canal and see all the sights along the way - we couldn't think of a more peaceful afternoon activity!
📸 © Edinburgh Union Canal Society
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“It’s good for mental and physical wellbeing.”
Edinburgh Union Canal Society have celebrated the launch of a new season with a rowing boat event welcoming newcomers as boating activities get underway this Spring. Organiser Andrew Burns spoke with That’s TV about the launch.
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Join the @EdinburghUCS for the return of their quiz night on Tuesday 14th October at the Merchiston Tennis & Bowling Club! whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk/eve…
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Edinburgh Canal Raft Race is back this year on August! Double the fun! Whether you're racing with your team or cheering from the towpath, come and be a part of the fun on SAT 23rd august 2025
Entry details, more info and canal boat trip bookings - fcct.scot/welcome
Edinburgh Union Canal Society retweeted
Had fun at the Edinburgh Canal Festival?! 🎉
We’d love your feedback! 💬
👉 shorturl.at/K2MNz (2 mins max!)
Help us make next year even better. Thank you! 💙🌊
Edinburgh Union Canal Society retweeted
The @fcctedinburgh "Edinburgh Canal Festival" returns again this weekend! 🛥️
Residents & visitors are invited to explore the Union Canal between the Lochrin Basin and Harrison Park for music, food, stalls and much more! 🌊
🔗 : edinburghcanalfestival.org.u…
Edinburgh Union Canal Society retweeted
We look forward to seeing you there!
We’re only a few days away from this year’s "Edinburgh Canal Festival", which takes place on Sat. 21st June - further detail available here:
eucs.org.uk/2025/06/canal-fe…
... we'll have our usual stalls, with: tea/coffee/home-baking/a raffle & rowing-boats for hire :-)
Hope to see you!
Edinburgh Union Canal Society retweeted
Whether you're a local or visiting, the Edinburgh Canal Festival is a perfect way to spend a summer afternoon. Come for the fun, stay for the community!
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Visit our website to see all the wonderful things happening on the day and plan ahead!🌊
edinburghcanalfestival.org.u…
Edinburgh Union Canal Society retweeted
Come volunteer at the Edinburgh Canal Festival! 🌊
🛶 Short shifts, free t-shirt, snacks, and a great day out!
Meet new people + enjoy the festival after your shift 🎉
📅 Sat 21 June
📧 [email protected]
#EdinburghCanalFestival #VolunteerScotland #volunteeredinburgh
Edinburgh Union Canal Society retweeted
The canals are full of wonderful wildlife! ✨🦆
As you enjoy the beauty of our blue spaces, let's remember to respect the incredible creatures that call our waterways home. 🦆🦋
#WildlifeWednesday
Edinburgh Union Canal Society retweeted
The Union Canal is now fully open to navigation after #StormEowyn disruptions! 🎉
Boaters & paddlers can enjoy smooth sailing again. ⛵
Please note: the Forth & Clyde Canal still has navigation suspensions in place. Stay updated ➡ bit.ly/3tI85RG
Edinburgh Union Canal Society retweeted
We’re closing our survey soon but would love to hear your ideas and feedback!
If you live, work, study, volunteer in the local area, or enjoy the canal for leisure or recreation, this is for you!
Click here to share your thoughts ➡️ forms.gle/egdgPf68ab1j47y79
#edinburgh
Edinburgh Union Canal Society retweeted
We’re closing our survey soon but would love to hear your ideas and feedback!
If you live, work, study, volunteer in the local area, or enjoy the canal for leisure or recreation, this is for you!
Click here to share your thoughts ➡️ forms.gle/egdgPf68ab1j47y79
#edinburgh
Edinburgh Union Canal Society retweeted
Severe Weather #StormÉowyn
If you spot any damage, please report them along with a picture and the specific location to [email protected] . We will monitor and prioritise any incidents accordingly.
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Edinburgh Union Canal Society retweeted
🚤 # DYK that there are five Scottish canals, together making 141 linear miles of waterway network?
⛵Caledonian Canal- 60 miles
⛵Crinan Canal- 9 miles
⛵Forth & Clyde Canal- 35 miles
⛵Monkland Canal- 6 miles
⛵Union Canal- 31 miles
Which canal is your favourite to visit? 💭
Edinburgh Union Canal Society retweeted
How stunning is this?! 🤩 The famous #Ullapool 'Creel Tree', made by a local community group using hundreds of fishing creels as a festive tradition that started in 2016 🎄🦀
📍 Ullapool, #Highlands 📷 IG/johnpow37
ALT Image Description: A Christmas tree made from fishing creels sits lit up on a harbour at night. The tree is topped by a 'star' in the shape of a crab.
Edinburgh Union Canal Society retweeted
Engineering at its most magnificent. The unique and uniquely beautiful Falkirk Wheel rotary boat lift opened in 2002. It fulfils a role originally accomplished by a flight of 11 locks when the Union Canal opened in 1822. More pics and info: undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/f…
ALT The Falkirk Wheel rotary boat lift. The image shows the Falkirk Wheel from a corner angle with the rotary element halfway through its cycle in the centre of the frame and the support for the fixed end of the canal on the right, with the lower pool bottom left. The visitor centre is in the background. The scene is in sunlight.
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A bit of good news! 🌟 We recently unveiled restored canal path benches near the Ashley Terrace Bridge. Local craftsman Richard Ryrko breathed new life into two decades-old benches, making them safer & more comfortable for walkers and community groups. Community spirit in action!
Edinburgh Union Canal Society retweeted
Head's up! 🐴 A new attraction has been unveiled at The Kelpies today.
We are delighted to share that The Kelpies Experience has officially launched!
Read more: bit.ly/4g2Dj8H
#TheKelpies #TheKelpiesExperience
Edinburgh Union Canal Society retweeted
🙋♀️Great opportunity to tell people about your🚲holiday!!
(or other🚌🚅🚂sustainable-travel)
Top prize: Weekend stay in a #NordicKata at @ComrieCroft in beautiful birch forest. Easy to reach by public transport from Edinburgh
@EdSust @UoE_EFI @EdUniStudents @EdinburghUCS @edfoc
***Competition***Share your flight-free holiday stories and win prizes. Inspire others to choose sustainable travel 🚆🚴🏻♀️⛴️🛶 closes 20th November 2024
forms.gle/z4m5vNgcLXm4iWSs6
