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First UK Canal
Society
A Visit
Scotland
© LUCS 2010 Updated 08/02/2010 |
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. 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 (28th June to
13th August) the Centre is
open weekdays with town trips only
THE WEBCAM Linlithgow Union Canal Society is a
Registered in Scotland as a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered
NO. 71328 Registered Office: Canal Basin Manse Road Linlithgow.
LUCS is a Recognised Charity No. SC11100
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Congratulations go to Barbara Braithwaite one of the Society
Founder Members, who was awarded a M.B.E. in the 2010 New Year's
Honours List for service to the community of Linlithgow EVENTS SATURDAY, APRIL 3rd 2010 - START OF CRUISING Come down to the Basin and meet old friends you haven't seen since the AGM. Meet new members. See the magnificent model boats on display and in the water
SUNDAY, JUNE 27th and AUGUST 29th 2010 - TRIP TO THE WHEEL The cruise is ticket only and paid for in advance. For more information and to make a booking call Eleanor Carfrae on 01506 843194 after Easter
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15th 2010 - CANAL FUN DAY The big event in the LUCS calendar. The highlight of the day will be the Cardboard Boat Race. Please put the date in the diary because it is a great day out. |