Monday, September 27, 2010

Union Canal boating holidays?

Somethimg to look into here, the possibility of Scottish canal boating holidays.

Latest news for Monday 27 September

Flotilla will celebrate Union Canalwaterway’s 10th year heraldscotland.com

A stunning array of more than 60 modern and historic craft will journey along the Union Canal from Edinburgh Quay to the Falkirk Wheel this weekend in celebration of the 10th anniversary of its reopening. Vessels in the flotilla named Union 10 – brought together by a raft of canal societies, charities and social enterprises – will include traditional narrowboats, former fishing boats and old Edwardian steam launches. The Ratho Princess – built in 1923 – will be the oldest in the flotilla fleet making the trip along the 32-mile, 200-year-old waterway. ... click for full story

Will blog later about canal boating holidays in Scotland