A contour canal running lock-free from Edinburgh to Falkirk, carried across the Avon and Almond on grand aqueducts and dropping to the Forth & Clyde via the Falkirk Wheel.
Current closures & stoppages
✓ No current stoppages reported on the Union Canal. Always check live before you set off - plan your route to see closures on your exact journey.
Marinas, boatyards & services on the Union Canal
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