Union Canal Basin Looking Towards Barclay Church

Category

Library Item

Item no

7208

Title

Union Canal basin looking towards Barclay Church

Description

A barge is moored on the water on the Union Canal basin in Edinburgh. On land beside the boat is a restaurant and in the distance is the spire of Barclay Church.

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

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

Transport > Infrastructure > Canals

Transport > Infrastructure > Piers and wharves

Transport > Water > Barges

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