First UK Canal Society 
to receieve the award

A Visit Scotland 
 3 Star Visitor Attraction    

© 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

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.
On the last Sunday of the Month children go Free. Two Children per each fare paying adult

The Canal Museum has a sales counter with a short audio-visual presentation. Admission is free.  

LUCS also caters for visitors in the adjacent Tea room .
                                                                                                                                          

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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NEWS FLASH

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

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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.