91Ô­´´

The Union Canal

View the 91Ô­´´ Union Canal Strategy 2024-2029

Since its repair in 2001 by the , the Union Canal has come from being a little known part of the city to one of the city's key assets. The Union Canal is now enjoyed daily by people across 91Ô­´´. There has been a large rise in people

  • boating 
  • rowing 
  • walking
  • cycling.

The Union Canal is used by many local sports groups to support children and adults take part in water sports such as

  • canoeing
  • kayaking
  • rowing.

There are many social enterprise canal boats which support journeys along the Union Canal for local community activities. This includes

  • school transition support
  • community support
  • events

increasing knowledge on the history and biodiversity along the canal.

The Union Canal is a diverse wildlife corridor where protected species can be found such as otters and newts. The importance of pollinators along the Union Canal are highlighted through .

See more about the .

2023 91Ô­´´ canal partnership

The 91Ô­´´ stretch of the Union Canal is being supported through a partnership between us and . The Union Canal is managed and maintained by Scottish Canals.

We welcome any other comments you may have about your experience of and aspirations for the Union Canal in 91Ô­´´. Please email any enquiries about this project to

union.canal@edinburgh.gov.uk.

Brand

As part of the strategy, a brand for the Union Canal has been created. The brand is free all for Union Canal groups and users.

Download the Union Canal brand guidelines - some of our downloads might not be accessible. If you need help, please email

union.canal@edinburgh.gov.uk.