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Union Canal
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT0177
The canal towpath follows the north side of the canal, and there are few places... (more)
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Union Canal looking west
by Stephen Craven
geograph for square NT2472
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Union Canal at Lockhart Bridge
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2371
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Lochrin Basin
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2472
The end of the Union Canal, with Fountainbridge Square beyond.
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Lochrin Basin
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2472
Looking west towards the Leamington Lift Bridge and the Union Canal.
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Canal Terminus
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2472
The canal now ends here, on Fountainbridge, though it originally continued for a... (more)
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Lochrin Basin
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2472
The eastern end of the Union Canal, with some of the new buildings springing up around it.
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Leamington Lift Bridge
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2472
The bridge from the east, showing the elevated pedestrian walkway which allows... (more)
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Lochrin Basin
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2472
Viewed from the elevated pedestrian bridge at Leamington Lift Bridge.
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From the Leamington Lift Bridge
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2472
Looking east along the Union Canal from the deck of the bridge.
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From the Leamington Lift Bridge
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2472
Looking west along the Union Canal from the deck of the bridge.
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Leamington Lift Bridge
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2472
The bridge can be raised to allow boats to pass in and out of Lochrin Basin, but... (more)
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Union Canal
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2472
Looking from Viewforth Bridge towards Walker Bridge. The black fence on the... (more)
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Union Canal
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2472
Almost the end of the canal, with Viewforth Bridge in the distance. The floating... (more)
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Towpath Gates
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2472
It's not obvious what this particular pair of wrought iron gates is... (more)
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Union Canal
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2371
Looking east along the canal from beside the Harrison Road bridge.
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Moorings on the Union Canal
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2371
A floating dock opposite Harrison Park West.
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Narrowboat on the Union Canal
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2371
A gentle and relaxing trip through the Edinburgh suburbs.
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Boathouse at Lockhart Bridge
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2371
Brightly coloured posters reflected in the Union Canal.
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Workshop, BWB Bulbourne Yard, Grand Union Canal
by Jo and Steve Turner
geograph for square SP9313
Lock gates for the Grand Junction Canal were constructed at Paddington. However... (more)
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Union Canal
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1471
Looking east towards Gogar from just outside Ratho.
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Canal Curve
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1570
The canal curves gently to follow the contour.
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Union Canal
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1570
A shady stretch of the canal, not far from Ratho.
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Bridge No 14
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1570
The carved bridge number here is easy enough to read. The bridge is also known... (more)
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Walkers at Gogar Moor Bridge
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1570
This is the last bridge over the canal before Ratho, if you are going west;... (more)
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Union Canal
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1570
Looking eastwards, with Jaw Bridge in the distance.
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Jaw Bridge
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1670
This is an accommodation bridge, giving the farmer access to fields on the north... (more)
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Union Canal at Jaw Bridge
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1670
It's not obvious from here, but the canal here crosses the Gogar Burn on an... (more)
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Union Canal
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1670
I have to admit that one reach of the canal bears a strong resemblance to many... (more)
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Union Canal
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1670
A gentle curve in the canal, keeping it at the same level on the 241 foot contour.
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Hermiston Bridge
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1770
The road over this bridge is Hermiston House Road. Hermiston House itself is... (more)
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Union Canal from Hermiston Bridge
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1770
Looking east towards Edinburgh from the bridge that carries Hermiston House Road... (more)
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Reflections in the Union Canal
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1770
This tree-lined reach is at Hermiston House.
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Bridge at Hermiston Farm
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1770
This bridge gives access across the canal from Hermiston Farm.
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Union Canal at Hermiston
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1770
The towpath of the Union Canal is obviously a popular walk.
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Going for a Dip
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1770
These two dogs were hysterical with excitement as their owner threw a stick into... (more)
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Canal Artwork
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1870
One of the wrought iron features beside the Union Canal. The boys have been... (more)
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Canal Bridge
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1870
The bridge carrying the truncated Gogar Station Road across the Union Canal near... (more)
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Lunch Break
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1870
Employees from nearby businesses enjoy a walk in the sunshine during their lunch... (more)
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Scott Russell Aqueduct
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1870
Built to allow the A720 City Bypass to pass underneath, the name commemorates... (more)
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Union Canal at Hermiston Quay
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1870
The canal curves to the west here (or, if you are coming from the west, it... (more)
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Redundant Bridge
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1870
This is the old bridge which has been replaced by a modern bridge just to its... (more)
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Union Canal
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1870
The canal here passes between the City Bypass, on the left, and the housing... (more)
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Canal Basin
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1970
The Union Canal widens here at both sides, providing a basin with room for boats... (more)
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Union Canal and Footbridge
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1970
The footbridge gives access to the towpath from the housing estates between the... (more)
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Union Canal Footbridges
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1970
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Greenways Bridge
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT1970
A graceful arch, reflected in the mirror-like surface of the canal.
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Union Canal Bridge
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2070
This bridge, which carries Clovenstone Road across the canal, is numbered 6b.... (more)
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Twin Bridges
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2070
The nearer bridge is older, and the further away, newer bridge, carries... (more)
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Union Canal at Hailesland
by Anne Burgess
geograph for square NT2070
Looking east from the bridge at Dumbryden Road. Hailes Quarry park is just... (more)
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