Canals across Scotland : walking, cycling, boating, visiting : the Union Canal, the Forth & Clyde Canal, country parks, Roman Wall /
Brown, Hamish M.author.
"This entertaining and informative book will be of practical benefit to all who discover the historic Union Canal and the Forth & Clyde Canals, whether walking, cycling, boating or visiting the Falkirk Wheel or the Kelpies. Canals Across Scotland provides detailed towpath information, suggests what to see and do along the way and in the towns passed. The book is full of fascinating historical background, knowledgeable descriptions, practical information, good stories and is beautifully illustrated. Side trips along the Antonine Roman Wall or to towns like Linlithgow, Falkirk, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch are also described. This updated guide will be an essential companion"--Back cover.
Includes index.
Originally published 1997 and revised 2006.
Includes "Canal contacts" (page 131-133).
"This entertaining and informative book will be of practical benefit to all who discover the historic Union Canal and the Forth & Clyde Canals, whether walking, cycling, boating or visiting the Falkirk Wheel or the Kelpies. Canals Across Scotland provides detailed towpath information, suggests what to see and do along the way and in the towns passed. The book is full of fascinating historical background, knowledgeable descriptions, practical information, good stories and is beautifully illustrated. Side trips along the Antonine Roman Wall or to towns like Linlithgow, Falkirk, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch are also described. This updated guide will be an essential companion"--Back cover.
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