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Linlithgow Canal Centre

Linlithgow Canal Centre Boat trips, museum, tearoom, day hire boat, and education centre Admission is free. Thank you & we look forward to seeing you :)

•Come and visit the Linlithgow Canal Centre.

•We’re on the Union Canal in Linlithgow, centrally based in the town (18 miles from Edinburgh) birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.

•The Edinburgh & Glasgow Union Canal is 31½ miles [50 km] long from Edinburgh to Falkirk and is linked to the Forth & Clyde Canal at Falkirk by the new Falkirk Wheel to continue the journey to Glasgow.

•The Canal Centre

is administered by Linlithgow Union Canal Society (LUCS), by volunteer society members, and operates boat trips from Manse Road Basin every weekend from Easter until the end of September with two boats from 2pm.

•We also have our lovely tea room to come visit too, open to anyone with an offering of tea, coffee, cake & ice cream in the summer. To sit in or takeaway.

•During July to mid-August, the Centre is open weekdays for the town trips running.

•You can cruise the calm and peaceful canal to the Avon Aqueduct in comfort on board the "St Michael" or journey the town stretch on "Victoria", a replica of a Victorian steam packet boat.

•Charters and private bookings can be arranged at other times. ‘Leamington’ is a self drive boat available for day hire and the larger 40 seater boats can also be chartered for larger parties (2 of our volunteers, driver & crew).

•The Canal Museum has a sales counter with a short audio-visual presentation.

Operating as usual

Notice of LUCS AGM to be held on-line and in the LUCS Tea Room on 8th December at 7:30pm. Full details here -
05/12/2022
Notice of LUCS AGM

Notice of LUCS AGM to be held on-line and in the LUCS Tea Room on 8th December at 7:30pm. Full details here -

Please do join us for the LUCS AGM which will be held in the LUCS tearoom at 7:30 pm on Thursday 8th December in the Tearoom at the Canal basin in Manse Road, Linlithgow.

24/11/2022

On Sunday 13th November we received the sad news of the passing of our dear friend Barbara Braithwaite MBE.
Barbara had served the Deacons Court and the Riding of the Marches with loyalty, passion and a smile for over four decades. Her excitement for upholding and passing on the traditions of the town to younger generations was evident in all she did both with the Deacons Court and other local organisations, namely LUCS.
Barbara was the first woman elected as a Deacon onto the Deacons Court, since then serving in many roles including as Press Secretary, and host at the Brig on Marches morning welcoming the crowds with a clootie dumpling alongside a dram and one of her famed poems.
Barbara was rewarded with an MBE for services to the Community of Linlithgow in 2010 and for many, Barbara has become synonymous with the heart of the Marches over the years.

She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered.

23/11/2022
19/11/2022

On Sunday 13th November we received the sad news of the passing of our dear friend Barbara Braithwaite MBE.
Barbara had served the Deacons Court and the Riding of the Marches with loyalty, passion and a smile for over four decades. Her excitement for upholding and passing on the traditions of the town to younger generations was evident in all she did both with the Deacons Court and other local organisations, namely LUCS.
Barbara was the first woman elected as a Deacon onto the Deacons Court, since then serving in many roles including as Press Secretary, and host at the Brig on Marches morning welcoming the crowds with a clootie dumpling alongside a dram and one of her famed poems.
Barbara was rewarded with an MBE for services to the Community of Linlithgow in 2010 and for many, Barbara has become synonymous with the heart of the Marches over the years.

She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered.

🍂Autumnal Day 🍂
05/11/2022

🍂Autumnal Day 🍂

A little bit of local happenings this afternoon in town. The artisan market.
05/11/2022

A little bit of local happenings this afternoon in town. The artisan market.

05/11/2022

LET THERE BE LIGHT!
Happy 200th anniversary to the . Slateford Aqueduct lights up the capital's sky in celebration. Thanks to our sponsors Mackenzie Construction

The City of Edinburgh Council VisitScotland 21CC Group Ltd - Events, Production, Fireworks, Hire & Sales Pyro & FX

Magical 💫💫💫Heading to Edinburgh for the Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Lights tonight.
05/11/2022

Magical 💫💫💫
Heading to Edinburgh for the Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Lights tonight.

31/10/2022

EUCS Annual General Meeting
** Sunday 6th November, 2pm start **
at Polwarth Parish Church (main hall)
PLEASE DO come along to hear about the past year and our plans for the future!
... tea & coffee will be available!

30/10/2022
Another happy bride and groom after their recent wedding on St Michael ...
29/10/2022

Another happy bride and groom after their recent wedding on St Michael ...

200th celebrations are drawing to a close. What a year.!!!
29/10/2022

200th celebrations are drawing to a close. What a year.!!!

Following on from our celebrations for the 200th anniversary of the Caledonian Canal, next weekend we will be lighting up to celebrate The Union Canal. Landmarks will shine bright, and a Flotilla of Lights will gather to illuminate the waterways.
https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/news/flotilla-of-light/
21cc The City of Edinburgh Council

Official partners of the 200th anniversary celebrations Mackenzie Construction 21CC Group Ltd - Events, Production, Fireworks, Hire & Sales Pyro & FX

Are you looking for ticket cancellations..
19/10/2022

Are you looking for ticket cancellations..

Something new for communities on the Union and F&C canals.....
15/10/2022

Something new for communities on the Union and F&C canals.....

The Floating Stage is the chance to create a legacy following the success of Flotilla200 for the 200th anniversary of the opening of Scotland’s Union & Caledonian Canals. Volunteer led, The Floating Stage aims to create a unique entertainment venue to serve entertainers and communities alike. The proposed venue could be moored at various locations along the Lowland Canals for use for concerts, community festivals, theatre productions, and much more! As a not-for-profit organisation, our primary goal is to serve Scotland’s communities along the waterways from Falkirk to Edinburgh.

The venue could be used by:
• Performers – from amateur to professional, entertainers of all kinds would have access to the stage to perform. This would be a great opportunity for performers and artists struggling to get a performance space.
• Communities – with access to the venue, local communities will be able to host waterside events and community festivals to promote community engagement.
• Organisations – charities, wellbeing groups and existing canal societies could use the venue to promote awareness events and performances.

Depending on the organisations using the facility, The Floating Stage may be provided for free or a nominal amount.

To find out more about the project, visit https://buff.ly/3VroIua

Photography by:
© Curi, M., 2015. Kelpies Dusk. [image] Available at: https://buff.ly/3s1Ji6E
© Curi, M., 2015. Archimedes Approaching. [image] Available at: https://buff.ly/3rTjHwW

A wee update from SC re tow path diversion at Brightons...
04/10/2022
Scottish Canals on Twitter

A wee update from SC re tow path diversion at Brightons...

“Towpath diversion - Site Investigation Works, Brightons Embankment, Union Canal. Towpath closure will take place Mon 10/10/22 - Sat 15/10/22. An alternative route has been put in place for pedestrian & cyclists please visit the website for full details https://t.co/cvZeRd59Jg”

Welcoming ‘Listening to Linlithgow’ at the Basin today between 11am-2pm. Complimentary refreshments provided in the tear...
01/10/2022

Welcoming ‘Listening to Linlithgow’ at the Basin today between 11am-2pm.

Complimentary refreshments provided in the tearoom for those who wish to pop along.
Come on down if you have a story to tell. Look forward to meeting you.

Another 200th celebration ...
29/09/2022

Another 200th celebration ...

The Highland Archive Centre will be hosting an event for the 200th Anniversary of the Caledonian Canal. We hope to see you all there!

Timeline photos
13/09/2022

Timeline photos

We will be closed 19 September 2022

Needs no words...
12/09/2022

Needs no words...

On this sad day we would like to share a memory of The Queen disembarking from one of our boats. R.I.P Your Majesty.

06/09/2022

Update on Forth & Clyde water levels from Scottish Canals...

Good afternoon everyone

Our operations team is continuing to monitor water levels, in order to utilise remaining resource levels effectively. Whilst there has been a period of wet weather at the weekend, the levels have not risen enough to remove restrictions.

Restrictions will continue to apply between Lock 3 to Lock 16 in Falkirk and Lock 21 to 38 in Bowling.

The Union Canal remains unaffected, and The Falkirk Wheel will continue to operate as normal.

A further update will be issued on Monday 12th September.

Scottish Canals

Birthday girl turns up in style fir her 80th birthday cruise.
04/09/2022

Birthday girl turns up in style fir her 80th birthday cruise.

Not the Union, but prob of interest to some of our readers.
02/09/2022

Not the Union, but prob of interest to some of our readers.

Emergency Restrictions: Forth & Clyde Canal.

As of 4pm on Thursday 1 September we are temporarily suspending all boat movements on the Forth & Clyde Canal between Lock 16 and Grangemouth in the East and Lock 21 and Bowling in the West.

These unplanned, emergency restrictions, are a result of an extended period of dry weather and a major sand bank at Hillend Reservoir impeding access to water reserves. Hillhead Reservoir is an essential part of managing water levels the Forth & Clyde Canal. In order to maintain water in the canal, for as long as possible, protecting the asset, wildlife and property, we have taken the decision to suspend boat movements on the east and west flights immediately. Forth & Clyde Canal

The Union Canal is unaffected, and The Falkirk Wheel will continue to operate as normal for now.

Our team are closely monitoring the situation, including the future rain forecast, and will provide a further update on Monday 5 September.

We would like to thank you for your understanding at this time.

Some people don't know that Linlithgow Union Canal Society is 100% run by volunteers ...
29/08/2022

Some people don't know that Linlithgow Union Canal Society is 100% run by volunteers ...

14/08/2022
Cruising 😎

Thank you to all our visitors who joined us on the canal or stopped by our tearoom over this lovely sunny week.

Please recommend us to all your
family & friends 💫💫💫.
If you enjoyed your trip maybe think about chartering a boat for your next celebration or event.
We also have our self-drive Leamington for up to 12 people.

Great to work together ~ Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow and Linlithgow Union Canal Society
08/08/2022

Great to work together ~ Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow and Linlithgow Union Canal Society

Great to see large crowds at the fun day today. Welcome back everyone. We've missed you.
07/08/2022

Great to see large crowds at the fun day today. Welcome back everyone. We've missed you.

💫Thank you to all who attended & played a part in helping & organising the Linlithgow Canal Society Funday today. Went s...
07/08/2022

💫Thank you to all who attended & played a part in helping & organising the Linlithgow Canal Society Funday today. Went swimmingly!

Was lovely to see you all.
We hope you all had fun 😎

The Linlithgow Reed Band Trophy - One of the prizes being competed for in the "world famous" cardboard boat race on Sund...
05/08/2022

The Linlithgow Reed Band Trophy - One of the prizes being competed for in the "world famous" cardboard boat race on Sunday 7th August . Have you built your boat yet?

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Canal Basin, Manse Road
Linlithgow
EH496AJ

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Saturday 1pm - 4:30pm
Sunday 1pm - 4:30pm

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Cruising 😎
Cruising 😎

Thank you to all our visitors who joined us on the canal or stopped by our tearoom over this lovely sunny week. Please recommend us to all your family & friends 💫💫💫. If you enjoyed your trip maybe think about chartering a boat for your next celebration or event. We also have our self-drive Leamington for up to 12 people.

✨Holiday Mode On for the Jubilee Weekend. Come cruise with us. Jump on our leisurely two & a half hour Cruise to the Avon Aqueduct. £10 per adult £8 a concession £25 for a table of 4 (family ticket) No pre booking required. Boat departs at 2pm & our lovely tearoom is open from 1:30pm. Feel free to bring a picnic too 😎 #holidaymodeactivated #jubilee #200thAnniversary #canallife

Livingston Ukulele Band
Livingston Ukulele Band

Great fun with The Livingston Ukulele Band on stage at #flotilla200 in Manse Road Basin.

Bathgate youth band
Bathgate youth band

The Bathgate Band did us proud at #flotilla200 entertaining the crowds and playing the boats into the basin

Leamington
Leamington

We’re a happy bunch 😎 Guaranteed a smile at LUCS.

Open at Weekends again… Season starting tomorrow..
Open at Weekends again… Season starting tomorrow..

✨Start of the season tomorrow ✨

Let It Snow
Let It Snow

Feeling Festive ❄️☃️🎄☃️❄️ While getting the magic ready for the Santa cruises we’ve had a dusting of snow. #scottishcanals #winter #canalmagic #Christmas

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Would you like to help ...

Linlithgow Union Canal Society (LUCS), continues to attract a large amount of visitors to the town, and yet it is run entirely by volunteers. But you don’t have to be a boat fanatic to get involved. Our helpers include Museum Attendants / Curators, Gardeners, Tea Room Helpers, Painters, Electricians, Joiners, Admin staff, Web Designers, Marketing , Media and PR personnel and the many other activities needed to keep the Canal Centre at the forefront of Scotland’s (and Linlithgow’s) favourite family destinations and tourist trail. But if you want to help with the boats, then that’s OK too !!!

You name it, and we could probably use your skills or help you expand your interests or hobbies, and you can put in as much or as little time as you wish.

If you would like to help in any way, why not drop us an email, or come along to the canal basin on a Wednesday or Saturday morning when you will be able to discuss how you can get involved with one of our active members, or just enjoy a cup of coffee around our cosy log fire.

You will be made very welcome

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Today, Bridge 15 at Ratho was renamed Rusack's Bridge after the late Ronnie Rusack MBE. It was a wonderful event with lots of stories being told. Great to see so many people there! We then sailed Panacea under Rusack's Bridge to enjoy the afternoon sunshine. 🌞 Special thanks to Lowland Canals Volunteer Group / Scottish Waterways for All & Scottish Canals for organising this event. Thanks also the Ratho Community Council for their very kind donation towards the event in memory of Ronnie and thanks to Seagull Trust for successfully renaming the bridge. ❤️ Scottish Canals Seagull Trust Cruises - Ratho Linlithgow Canal Centre The Bridge 19-40 Union Canal Society
Check out the Flotilla booklet and join the 200th anniversary celebrations in May.🎉🚣‍♂️🎉⛵️

Find approximate timings & the best viewpoints 🧐
https://online.fliphtml5.com/qipi/xxfc/

Falkirk Community Trust Forth and Clyde Canal Society Bridge 8 Hub and Paddle Cafe Seagull Trust Cruises- Falkirk. Seagull Trust
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Register your boat https://61c1a1699a4f8.site123.me/
Fabulous flotilla of beautiful boats confirmed for 20th to 22nd May celebrating 200 years of the Union Canal. Check out this website developed by Stuart Rennie for more information. https://61c1a1699a4f8.site123.me/ Panacea will be leading the flotilla from Ratho on Saturday 21st May and departing at around 10.30am. The flotilla booklet for the complete event can be found here... https://61c1a1699a4f8.site123.me/flotilla-book Linlithgow Canal Centre Bridge 49 Cafe Bar & Bistro The Bridge 19-40 Union Canal Society Bridge 8 Hub and Paddle Cafe Seagull Trust Cruises - Ratho The Park Bistro Scottish Canals Keep Scotland Beautiful
This year we celebrate 200 years of the Union Canal. We are planning events and a fabulous flotilla. If you are interested in the history of the canal, follow the link for interesting facts, photos and more.....👇 Linlithgow Canal Centre Seagull Trust Cruises - Ratho Foxes Afloat The Bridge 19-40 Union Canal Society The Bridge Inn - Ratho Bridge 8 Hub and Paddle Cafe
Happy February! 2022 is already proving to be busy with plenty going on and lots of new groups booking and new referrals. Thank you to Crew Awesome for all the hard work going on. Wildflower planting, wild bulbs, bird boxes attached, litter picking, working with friends at Linlithgow Canal Society, branches lopped, towing huge branches, soup made, wonderful crafting and keeping Panacea in good order. We are sailing through to Linlithgow next week for some canopy repairs. Linlithgow Canal Centre Also meeting Lisa from Keep Scotland Beautiful to make plans for our first SVQ! Give us a wave! 😍👋 RHS - Royal Horticultural Society The National Lottery Community Fund The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.!!!!
Last issue of 2021 laid to bed. Let the Santa fun begin.
Congratulations!! 🥳 🎊🎉 to the final group for this year taking on lock training at Falkirk! Thank you James Innes Chief Instructor for doing a grand job! Thank you to the team at LUCS Linlithgow Canal Centre for the use of your lovely boat, Victoria for the day. A great time was had by all. Thanks to the Scottish Canals team for helping it all to go smoothly. Finally to People Know How for being out first RYA Training customers! We look forward to seeing you for certificate presentations in December! 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 RYA Scotland
Great fun today at the helm of these wicked amphibian machines. Looking forward to the next time already.
In 2022 we will be celebrating 200 years of the Union Canal! Events and activities will be planned and we will keep you posted about what's happening as it all unfolds. If you have any ideas of what you would like to see going on, just let us know. Linlithgow Canal Centre Seagull Trust Cruises - Ratho People Know How The Bridge 19-40 Union Canal Society Re-Union Canal Boats Scottish Canals See more information here...https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/13332/celebrating-200-years-of-the-union-canal?fbclid=IwAR08UgCVxQx51OYdu05SJ6I6XdClEsio462_-6kE2syEtDTKs2otdFr_IEQ
Good to get some recognition: this was a small scale funday event, but the ripples will spread, and I reckon electric boats will soon become the 'new normal' ...lets do it again!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/549111295238164
Aparently we are excellent "posers" Who would have guessed
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