Events along the Union Canal

Join in with great seasonal activities and events along the Union Canal. Bring the family and get involved in activities on and off the water.

Explore our listings for great family days out in Scotland and all sorts of canal activity opportunities.

Contact us with information about events on the Union Canal and we'll include them in our listing if appropriate. There's an incredible amount of activity on or near the Union Canal, so don't miss out.

Cruising at Linlithgow
Manse Road Basin, Linlithgow, Boating Event, 06 April 2012, 13.30-17.00 each weekend day
Every weekend at Manse Road Basin, Linlithgow - boat trips half hour or to the Avon Aqueduct, Tearoom and Canal Museum open. Daily from 2nd July until 24th August.
http://www.lucs.org.uk/
Canal Cycle 100 mile Challenge
Falkirk to Bowling to Falkirk to Linlitghow, Cycling Event, 19 May 2012, All day
A long distance challenge in aid of Yorkhill Children's Foundation.
Victoria's 40th birthday
Manse Road Basin, Linlithgow, on the UNION CANAL, Community EventBoating Event, 19 May 2012, 1.00pm to 5.00 pm Saturday and Sunday 10am for BRUNCH CRUISE Sunday
VICTORIA'S 40th birthday celebrations on the 19th and 20th May at the Manse Road Canal Basin, Linlithgow with a parade of boats large and small.
http://www.lucs.org.uk
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Canal Cycle Ride
Starts Lock 27, Glasgow and Finishes at Ratho, Charity EventCycling Event, 20 May 2012, 9am
Cycle 50 miles from Glasgow to Edinburgh along the beautiful Forth-Clyde and Union canals and raise money for Scotland's Health Charity. If 50 miles is too far, there are 25 mile routes, either finishing at Falkirk or joining the ride at Falkirk and finishing in Edinburgh. Find out more and sign up for the Canal Cycle Ride by visiting the website: www.canalcycleride.com
Community event - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Canal Cycle Ride (PDF, 2819KB) http://www.canalcycleride.com
Sponsored Abseil
Falkirk Wheel, Charity Event, 20 May 2012, 11am to 4pm approx.
Sponsored participants will abseil from the top of the Falkirk Wheel.
Community event - Sponsored Abseil in aid of Wm. Simpson's Home (DOCX, 71KB) http://www.williamsimpsons.org.uk
Canoe Polo Competition
The Falkirk Wheel, Paddling Event, 26 May 2012, 09.00-17.00 each day
Top class sport at The Falkirk Wheel
http://www.canoescotland.org/
The Big Lunch UK
Seagull Trust Boat House, off Gartcows Road, Falkirk, Charity EventBoating Event, 03 June 2012, 12.00-16.00
Picnic at Boathouse of Falkirk Seagull Trust
http://www.stcruises-falkirk.org.uk/
Charity Cycle for Little Lucie Flynn Fund
Falkirk Wheel-Linlithgow and the coast - Falkirk , Cycling Event, 03 June 2012, 10.00am
Falkirk 50 mile sponsored cycle for Little Lucie Flynn Fund who is suffering from Retts Syndrome.
http://www.facebook.com/events/359448390742159/
Clyde to Caledonia
All Scotland's Canals, Boating Event, 05 June 2012, Variable with Tides
Peccadillo Barge invites other boats to join in a journey around Scotland collecting waters from 5 Canals, 13 Rivers, 16 Lochs, 5 Firths and 2 Seas.
http://clydetocaledonia.blogspot.co.uk/p/journey.html
Feet First Walk
meet at Tourist Information Office at The Falkirk Wheel, Community EventWalking Event, 09 June 2012, 10.30 - 13.00
Feet First Walk with Waterways Trust Scotland guide.
http://www.thewaterwaystrust.org.uk/in-your-area/scotland