Canal boat trips - Edinburgh Canal Raft Race and Edinburgh900 special

Name: Canal boat trips - Edinburgh Canal Raft Race and Edinburgh900 special
Start: 2025-08-23T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-08-23T16:20:00+01:00
Location: Fountainbridge Green

Schedule

Sat Aug 23 2025 at 12:00 pm to 04:20 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Fountainbridge Green | Edinburgh, SC

Union Canal boat trips - Edinburg Canal Raft Race and Edinburgh 900 Special

Step aboard Lochrin Belle or Panacea and enjoy a unique journey through the heart of Edinburgh! These relaxing 45-minute cruises are part of the Edinburgh 900 celebrations, offering a fresh way to experience the city’s historic Union Canal.
Departing from Fountainbridge Green, each trip cruises to Harrison Park and returns, giving you the chance to enjoy peaceful waterside scenery and spot local wildlife from a new perspective.
🕒 Duration: Approx. 45 minutes
📍 Departure & return location: Outside Boroughmuir High School, near Viewforth and Bainfield Drive
☕ Refreshments: Light refreshments available on a donation basis
🚻 Toilet on board
🎟️ Booking required: All passengers aged 3+ need a ticket
👶 Under 3s go free (email us in advance to confirm capacity)
These special trips are heavily subsidised thanks to support from the City of Edinburgh Council’s Edinburgh 900programme, helping make them accessible to everyone.
🚣‍♀️ Bonus! While you're at the canal, you’re warmly invited to watch the exciting Raft Race happening near the Leamington Liftbridge - a fun and quirky event that brings the community together for friendly competition and lots of laughs!
🌧️ Note: Trips run rain or shine. In cases of severe weather or mechanical issues, the event will take place as a static experience on board the boat.

For full details, accessibility info, or to get in touch, visit:
🔗 www.re-union.org.uk
📧 [email protected]
📞 07716 745978
Looking for more Edinburgh 900 events? Explore the full programme at:
🔗 edinburgh.org/900