View from Union Canal basin

Category

Library Item

Item no

10830

Title

View from Union Canal basin towards Barclay Church, Edinburgh

Description

Through a narrow pathway the edge of the canal basin and the roof of a canal boat are glimpsed. A curved building with a flat roof and a church steeple stand out against the blue sky. Beneath the dark outline of a restaurant canopy people are seated at tables and outdoor heaters.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

25.4 x 19 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Union Canal was opened in 1822. It ran from Tollcross in Edinburgh to meet the Forth and Clyde Canal at Falkirk, thus linking the capital to Glasgow. After extensive renovation in the 1990's the Canal is now a popular area for recreation, with non-commercial craft using the waterway and many cyclists, walkers and runners using the towpath.

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Places > Edinburgh areas > Fountainbridge

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches

Sport and leisure > Eating and drinking facilities > Restaurants and bars

Transport > Infrastructure > Canals

Transport > Water > Canal boats

(55°56′26″N, 3°12′11″W)