Lochrin Basin looking towards Edinburgh Quay

Category

Library Item

Item no

11160

Title

Lochrin Basin looking towards Edinburgh Quay

Description

A view looking underneath a bridge along an industrial section of a canal. The tall office blocks at the far end of the canal are reflected in the water. There are pipes, tools and containers behind the metal fencing in the foreground. The black and white sign at the edge of the water reads, 'Welcome to Lochrin Basin at Edinburgh Quay'.

Artist / maker

Ansell, Andrew J L

Date

2007

Size

18.5 x 27.9 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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Business > Service industry > Offices

Places > Edinburgh areas > Fountainbridge

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Canals

Transport > Infrastructure > Lift bridges

(55°56′33″N, 3°12′29″W)