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Exciting tour jointly organised with Alliance des Rhodaniens for members of the Lyon-based association and IWI, taking in the four working Scottish Canals, starting and finishing in Edinburgh. <\/strong>The tour is run by David Edwards-May with logistical support from Scottish Canals. David also provides simultaneous interpreting with high-quality audio equipment, as he did for the Lot valley tour in 2019. Pay now the deposit of 340 \u20ac<\/strong> per person to secure places on the tour, double or single occupancy. The balance will be posted separately for double\/twin and for single occupancy in due course.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Scottish<\/a>

Itinerary of 6-night tour of Scottish Canals<\/p><\/div>\n

Thursday 1 October<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Glasgow<\/a>Assemble at Edinburgh Airport (ADR group arrives from Geneva at 15:50) for coach transfer to hotel north of Glasgow city centre. Guided tour of the city centre and along the banks of the River Clyde, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution as much as the English Midlands, thanks to its former heavy industries and shipyards.
\nStay at Travelodge Glasgow North.<\/p>\n

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The hotel is a short distance from the Glasgow Branch Canal, where two locks were built to lower the level of the canal alongside the M8 Motorway.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Friday 2 October<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Ardrishaig<\/a>Walk to Civic House, a new coworking facility beside the Glasgow Branch of the Forth and Clyde Canal. Welcome by Scottish Canals CEO John Paterson and Director of Infrastructure Richard Millar. Presentation of the five Scottish Canals, followed by a walking tour of the Glasgow branch including the two locks between Spiers Wharf and Port Dundas (photo above courtesy of Scottish Canals).
\nEarly afternoon departure by coach, passing Maryhill locks, which were derelict in the 1970s before the restoration project for the two Lowland canals forming the 2002 Millennium Link.
\nSee in passing the Dalmuir Drop Lock and Bowling Basin, where the canal joins the Clyde estuary. Continue through the spectacular Highlands, skirting Loch Lomond, then rounding the head of Loch Long before cutting across to Loch Fyne, which the road follows to Ardrishaig harbour. The Crinan Canal will be presented by canal manager Donna Mallan. The coach then follows the canal for 14\u2009km to Crinan Harbour. Walking tour and refreshments at the Crinan Hotel before the drive along the scenic road along the west coast to Oban.<\/p>\n

Night in Huthu Oban Regent Hotel, Oban<\/p>\n

Saturday 3 October<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Caledonian<\/a>Continue north to Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, 1345m high, approached from the Glen Nevis road, then back to Fort William and across the river Lochy to the Banavie 8-lock staircase near the Caledonian Canal\u2019s southern entrance. The route then runs along the canal, a series of lakes connected by canals each a few kilometres long. Free lunch stop in Fort Augustus, a tourist hub built around another staircase, here consisting of five locks. Visit Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness before arriving in Inverness, capital of the Highlands.
\nOvernight in the Royal Highland Hotel, beside the railway station and close to the city centre.<\/p>\n

Banavie locks on the Caledonian Canal<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday 4 October<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Morning walk to the canal basin and the four locks at Muirtown, continuing to the canal\u2019s entrance lock at Clachnaharry. Free time, optional excursions will be offered. Second night in the Royal Highland Hotel, Inverness.<\/p>\n

Monday 5 October<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"The<\/a>Drive through the Highlands, beneath the Cairngorm Mountains. Visit the Blair Castle at Blair Atholl. Lunch in the nearby restaurant The Loft. Continue in the afternoon past Perth and Stirling. Visit to the Kelpies, flanking the lock at the entrance to the Queen Elizabeth II Extension Canal. The canal connects with the River Carron (replacing the last section of the Forth and Clyde Canal to Grangemouth).<\/p>\n

Check in at Park Hotel, Falkirk, conveniently located between Falkirk town centre and the Forth and Clyde Canal.<\/p>\n

The Kelpies flanking the first lock on the connecting canal from the<\/span> Forth & Clyde Canal to the river Carron.<\/span><\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday 6 October<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Falkirk<\/a>

The Falkirk Wheel and canal basin, connecting the
Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal. \u00a9 Thomas Roell, Shutterstock<\/span><\/i><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

Departure by coach for the Falkirk Wheel, visit and boat trip passing through the structure and the tunnel above. Lunch may be purchased in the cafeteria beside the structure.
\nTransfer to Edinburgh for a visit to the city centre around Princes Street. Overview of the ‘New Town’ and key attractions by coach, then walking tour to Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town.
\nReturn to Falkirk via the Queensferry viewpoint over the Forth Estuary and its three spectacular bridges.<\/p>\n

Return to Falkirk Wheel for farewell dinner.<\/p>\n

Wednesday 7 October<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Transfer to Edinburgh for a walking tour through Princes Street Gardens and across North Bridge (above Waverley Station), and optional visits to key attractions such as the National Gallery.
\nLeaving the coach at the Water of Leith Visitor Centre at the Slateford Aqueduct, optional walk along the Union Canal to its terminus close to the city centre. Observe urban development over most of the original canal basins.<\/p>\n

Assemble for lunch in the Caf\u00e9 Andaluz, George Street, in the centre of the New Town.
\nDeparture for the airport mid-afternoon.
\nOptional night (depending on flight times) in Ibis Budget Hotel, Edinburgh Park (4 tram stops from the terminus at Edinburgh Airport).<\/p>\n

The full price per person is \u20ac1290<\/strong>. Single supplement \u20ac250<\/strong> The deposit of \u20ac340<\/strong> secures a place on the tour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Exceptional tour of the four working Scottish Canals, from Thursday afternoon 1st October to Wednesday afternoon 7th October 2026. After a first night in Glasgow, this tour will include the Glasgow Branch \u2018Smart\u2019 Canal and the Forth & Clyde Navigation, the Crinan Canal on the coast of Argyll, a second night in Oban, then the Caledonian Canal from end to end after a side excursion to view Ben Nevis (weather permitting), and 2 nights in Inverness. Cross the Highlands back south to the ‘Millennium Link’ for the last two nights in Falkirk, visiting the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel, as well as the City of Edinburgh including a tram excursion to Leith Harbour.
\nOverall 7 days and 6 nights, including most meals (drinks included) and 1 boat trip. Simultaneous interpreting provided for key presentations and media events. Organised by David Edwards-May with the Alliance des Rhodaniens (Lyon, France) for members of both ADR and IWI.<\/p>\n

Full price per person \u20ac1290. Single supplement \u20ac250. 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