Avon Aqueduct Cruise:
Enjoy a 2½ hour cruise aboard Saint Magdalene from the canal basin in Linlithgow to the Avon Aqueduct, which carries the Union Canal over the River Avon. The Avon Aqueduct is the longest and tallest in Scotland and the second longest in Britain, after the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Wales. Tea or Coffee and biscuits are served on board. Points of interest along the way are described in the Aqueduct Guide which is provided for your use during your trip.
The cruise departs at 2 pm, returning about 4.30 pm, on Saturdays and Sundays between Saturday 26th March 2016 and 25th September 2016. There are no weekday Aqueduct Cruises.
Prices: Adult £8.00, Concession £7.00, Child £5.00 (No booking required).
The Canal Centre is open from 1.30pm till 5pm:
Weekends: Every Saturday and Sunday from Saturday 26th March till Sunday 25th September. The Tearoom and Canal Museum are open and there are both Town Boat Trips and Aqueduct Cruises. N.B there is no Aqueduct Cruise on Sunday 14th August (Canal Fun Day)
Weekdays: Between Monday 4th July and Friday 12th August for Town Boat Trips, Canal Museum and Tearoom.
Local
Eat and Drink
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See and Do
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Shopping
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