Bridge
Inn on
Union Canal at Ratho |
Boats in Ratho Marina
|
Bridge over Union Canal near Ratho |
The
Scott Russel Aqueduct ( opened 1987 )
on Union
Canal over
the Edinburgh City Bypass |
Edinburgh City Bypass from the Scott Russel Aqueduct on Union Canal |
Watersports
on the
Union Canal |
The
Slateford Aqueduct
over the Water of Leith on the Union Canal A category "B" listed building - opened in 1822 |
WATER OF LEITH WALKWAY IN EDENBURGH
Stretching from Balerno to the Firth of Forth, this 12-mile-long ( 19km ) path is perfect for soaking up the greatest hits of Edinburgh’s charms.
The Water of Leith Walkway takes its name from the river which runs through the heart of the city.
Highlights include pretty waterfalls, weirs and wildlife — despite the predominantly urban setting,
the likes of grey wagtails, dippers, cormorants, herons, kingfishers and otters can all be spotted here.
Turner Prize-winning artist Antony Gormley’s much-beloved series of standing figures, 6 Times,
can be seen along the section from Dean Village to Leith.
The photogenic, mural emblazoned Colinton Tunnel has verses of From A Railway Carriage by Robert Louis Stevenson written on the walls,
illustrated by colourful paintings.
Part of the former Balerno branch line and now revamped thanks to a community art project, it stretches 459ft (140m).
Water of Leith Walkway
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