Boat trips, museum, tearoom, day hire boat, and education centre Come and visit the Linlithgow Canal Centre on the Edinburgh & Glasgow Union Canal in Linlithgow (18 miles from Edinburgh), birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.
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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. During July to mid-August (4th July to 12th August 2011) the Centre is open weekdays with town trips only You can cruise the calm and peaceful canal to the Avon Aqueduct in comfort on board the "St Magdalene" 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. The Canal Museum has a sales counter with a short audio-visual presentation. Admission is free. There is an adjacent tearoom.
Mission: Promote the restoration and recreational use of the Union Canal around Linlithgow.
Operating as usual
The January 2021 edition of Basin Banter is out now. Read it here ..... https://mailchi.mp/2f2dca32c35d/your-latest-edition-of-basin-banter
Work is progressing at a pace on the new Winchburgh Marina. Scheduled to open by Easter 2021, the marina represents the first major development to the Union Canal since the Falkirk Wheel opened as part of the millennium link. You can see a superb time lapse image of the work here https://fb.watc...
Santa's done .... "My Linlithgow" used this photo of LUCS's Santa Flotilla on their Twitter page to say that Santa had completed his deliveries and was now away home for a well earned rest.
And so say all of us, but we have kept our Christmas Appeal open for anyone who still wishes to support our two nominated charities ~ Linlithgow Young Persons Project (LYPP) and River Kids. You can donate to our Christmas Appeal here .... www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lucs-santa
Wonderful Obituary in Today's Scotsman for our dear friend Ronnie Rusack ~ https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/obituary-ronnie-rusack-publican-dedicated-revival-scotlands-canals-and-charity-work-3074630
Ronald Edward Seaton Rusack MBE, publican, fundraiser and canal preservationist Born: 15 May, 1948 in Haddington. Died: 24 November, 2020 in Edinburgh, aged 72.
A Christmas Message from LUCS ~ Read all about our Christmas Video at - https://mailchi.mp/95dffd72a8eb/a-christmas-message-from-lucs
We are delighted to have selected two local charities to support during this festive period, and we hope that the production and viewing of "Santa (and his mischievous elves)" will help with their fundraising during these difficult times, All funds donated through our Christmas Appeal will be split....
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, this year the members of Linlithgow Union Canal Society are unable to hold the ever-popular Santa’s Grotto and Boat Trips at Manse Road Basin.
However, LUCS members still wished to make their annual Christmas contribution to the families and children of the Linlithgow and West Lothian communities and have produced their very own Christmas Video ~ Santa (and his mischievous elves)
As you will see in the video, we are also raising funds for two very special local charities ~ Linlithgow Young Peoples Project, and River Kids from Livingston.
Now sit back, and enjoy the antics of Santa (and his mischievous elves) at .... https://youtu.be/EIBODY06mKY
More strange happenings on the Union Canal tow path. (what's been happening near Linlithgow ?) More info coming from LUCS soon ...
Strange happenings on the Union Canal tow path. (It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas) More info coming from LUCS soon ...
41st AGM ~ Doesn't time fly when you're enjoying yourself ....
Nice wee mention for LUCS in The Sunday Post. Helpful volunteers appreciated as always. https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/travel-who-needs-wheels-boats-for-beginners-on-a-scottish-canal-break/
I have to admit that our narrowboat holiday didn’t get off to the best of starts. The idea of four nights cruising along one of the most scenic stretches of the Union Canal from the massive Falkirk Wheel towards Edinburgh had got everyone excited.
Sorry for pinching this from another FB posting, but we just had to show this wonderful Autumn picture of our lovely Union Canal
LUCS is featured in the new Cala brochure for their Queenswood development. Seems a long time ago that their photographer visited the basin to capture a shot of Vice Chair Mike holding onto Victoria.
Doesn't St Michael look wonderful with her new paintwork gleaming on this sunny October day. Well done to all the LUCS volunteers who have worked tirelessly on this while complying with covid restrictions.
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Do we still have Sunday School outings like these ???? This image from the new Digital Archive shows Colinton Parish Sunday School boat trip embarking for Ratho circa 1909. Lots more to see at museum.lucs.org.uk
In case you missed the launch this week of the new LUCS Digital Archive, here is a wee taster of one of the fantastic images. Enjoy more at https://museum.lucs.org.uk
Work underway replacing side panels on Victoria. Stage 1 - removing rotten cover straps to expose fixings for old panels.
Canal Breached west of Linlithgow !!!
Fellow Union Canal boaters: keep an eye on your ropes, canal has breached West of Linlithgow...
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https://mobile.twitter.com/MacallaMike/status/1293457632766898178?s=20
An exclusive presentation for members and friends of Linlithgow Union Canal Society ~ Tuesday 4th August @ 7:00pm ~ The Heritage of The Union Canal at Redding - https://mailchi.mp/41abc10c1042/the-heritage-of-the-union-canal-at-redding
There are some fantastic messages of support for the canal charities in The Big Splash. www.scv-awards.co.uk/thanks-for-splashing You can add your support for LUCS at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/the-big-splash-lucs Thankyou
The latest issue of Basin Banter is out now, and available here - https://mailchi.mp/e751ec10bdf6/your-latest-issue-of-basin-banter
For those volunteers who enjoy the work and comradeship at the Basin we continue to open things up as much as is safe – within the guidelines laid down by the Scottish Government and let people get back to the Basin when they feel the time is right for them.
A new wee video about LUCS, and the effect the Covid 19 restrictions are having on your favourite Canal Society
A short video about Linlithgow Union Canal Society (LUCS), the impact of Covid 19, and The Big Splash Campaign
LUCS are featuring in a new video released today all about Canal Volunteering. Lots of superb photography, and a chance to support LUCS during the Covid 19 lockdown. Have a look at https://youtu.be/Tbq0pZ0lg14
A short video explaining the work of the Canal Charities and Volunteer Organisations working on the canal network in Scotland.
The latest edition of Basin Banter is out now. Get your copy here - https://mailchi.mp/805211f9299b/your-latest-edition-of-basin-banter
As we gradually ease our way out of the Coronavirus Lockdown it is now possible to see a resurgence of ‘Life at the Basin’.
SWfA's The Big Splash ~ Linlithgow Union Canal Society
Thank you to all who have donated so far to help LUCS through these difficult times. Your support is much appreciated. Thanks to your generosity, LUCS have now received over £1,000.00, exceeding 40% of our initial target in The Big Splash Campaign. Thanks again, you have been wonderful.
Superb feature from The Scotsman yesterday highlighting the plight of the Canal Charities due to the coronavirus pandemic.
They were overrun at the start of lockdown as walkers and cyclists flocked to the towpaths in their quest for lockdown exercise space.
Fantastic feature in The Scotsman by Alastair Dalton at the press launch of The Big Splash https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/forgotten-vulnerable-our-rush-lockdown-exercise-scotlands-canals-alastair-dalton-2895754
You can support LUCS in this campaign by visiting The Big Splash at www.scv-awards.co.uk
They were overrun at the start of lockdown as walkers and cyclists flocked to the towpaths in their quest for lockdown exercise space.
Good to see works starting again. Hopefully it will all be finished before we start cruising again. It's been too long!!!
🛠️WORKS NOTICE🛠️
We are preparing to restart essential improvement works at Wilcoxholm Embankment on the #UnionCanal
The towpath will be closed here from Monday 15th June. More information👉 https://bit.ly/Wilcoxholm
Caledonian Canal
📷 –This is when it all started, a plan of the #CaledonianCanal - signed and dated by Alexander Easton in 1813 🤓
Find out more about their history and heritage here: https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/heritage/
Issue 28 ~ Late May edition of Basin Banter is out now. Get your copy here - https://mailchi.mp/cb59e83b30e6/your-latest-edition-of-basin-banter
We are sure that LUCS members are keen to get back to their ‘normal’ operations at the Basin. As a consequence, the LUCS committee have been thinking how this can be done safely.
Happy 18th Birthday today to the Falkirk Wheel ~ Victoria was one of the first boats through the wheel, but unfortunately not with the Queen onboard. One thinks one might have wished to travel on a boat named after one's Great Great Grandmother !!!
Although this year's Volunteer Awards are postponed due to Coronavirus Lock down, the awards web site is still open to post Volunteering Opportunities, Future Events, and Case Studies. See the latest case study by Bridge 19-40 Canal Society here ..
Volunteers have a huge role to play in a variety of roles across the canal network. So it's sad to hear that the 2020 annual volunteer awards co-ordinated by the Scottish Waterways for All group have become yet another casualty of Covid-19.
But although this year's awards have been cancelled, there is still the opportuity to submit case studies of volunteer projects via the new Scottish Canals Volunteer Awards website.
Bridge 19-40 has submitted their recent Bridges project which you can see here:
https://www.scv-awards.co.uk/case-studies
The Early May edition of Basin Banter is out now. You can get your copy here - https://mailchi.mp/5fe4453e1468/your-latest-edition-of-basin-banter
We love working with artist Lesley Banks, and the fabulous work she has done on the Scottish Canals. Have a look at her latest video ~ "Landscapes on Water" ~ really inspiring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR3e6lLRlHo
Due to the current Covid 19 situation the LUCS committee have regrettably taken the unprecedented decision to cancel this year's Canal Fun Day and Cardboard Boat Race, and have today issued the following Press Release.
Look at this fantastic Spring image of our wonderful canal by Andy Ferguson.
Canal Basin, Manse Rd
Linlithgow
EH49 6AJ
5 minutes walk from Linlithgow Railway Station
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A small clip from today's performance by Trio Vocali3e at the basin as part of #NCMD2017 National Chamber Music Day
16 second Town Trip Normally this is a relaxing 25 minutes but if you really are in a hurry .....
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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