Edinburgh Union Canal Society

Edinburgh Union Canal Society is a charitable canal society (SC051467) on the Union Canal in Edinburgh. The Society's main base is the Ashley Terrace Boathouse.

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EUCS funding appeal – COULD YOU HELP?
... for the first time since the Canal Society was relaunched, back in 2021/22, we've written to supporters with a direct appeal for some funding assistance ...
... could you possibly help? - details on our website:
https://t.co/CaKaD3sPMb

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FROM 2pm onwards TODAY (31st)
... our three traditional rowing-boats will be available for hire: weather looks a little bit mixed this afternoon - but a row on the canal will still make for a relaxing outing :-)
Further details via:
https://t.co/vwPCFk8M8p
We do hope to see you!

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2pm EVERY SUNDAY ..
.. & opposite the Ashley Terrace Boathouse, our three traditional rowing-boats will be available for hire :-)
We've been extremely busy over the last few weeks, so please do consider booking in advance.
Further details:
https://t.co/vwPCFk8M8p
Hope to see you!

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2pm this SUNDAY 10th MAY!
... and, as usual, our three traditional rowing-boats will be available for hire :-)
Throughout April, we've had a pretty busy few weeks, so please do consider booking in advance - further details on our website:
https://t.co/vwPCFk8M8p
Hope to see you!

[Edinburgh Union Canal Society @EdinburghUCS]

FROM 2pm onwards TODAY!
... our traditional rowing-boats will be available for hire: weather looks a bit mixed today - but a row on the canal will still make for a relaxing outing :-)
Further details via:
https://t.co/vwPCFk8M8p
We do hope to see you!

[Edinburgh Union Canal Society @EdinburghUCS]

2pm TODAY!
... our three traditional rowing-boats will be available for hire: and the weather looks like it will be pretty good - the perfect conditions for a row on the canal :-)
Further details via:
https://t.co/vwPCFk8M8p
We hope to see you!

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2pm TODAY!
... traditional rowing-boats for hire: and the weather looks like it will be fine ;-)
Further details via:
https://t.co/B4NJNNb6oJ
We hope to see you!

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2PM EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON ...
... our traditional rowing-boats can now be booked, in advance, for future Sundays afternoons - see here for further details:
https://t.co/B4NJNNb6oJ
You can also just turn up :-)

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“It’s good for mental and physical wellbeing.”

Edinburgh Union Canal Society have celebrated the launch of a new season with a rowing boat event welcoming newcomers as boating activities get underway this Spring. Organiser Andrew Burns spoke with That’s TV about the launch.

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Huge thanks to everyone who came along to support our 'Rowing Boat Launch Day' earlier this afternoon ..
.. we really enjoyed talking to so many folk throughout the day :-)
Our boats can now be booked, in advance, for future Sundays - see here for details:
https://t.co/B4NJNNb6oJ

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TODAY!
... & the sun is shining: hope to see you :-)

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THIS SUNDAY!
Rowing Boat Launch Day!
... 12noon on Sunday 12th April :-)
Boats for hire, PLUS tea/coffee, wonderful home-baking, & a raffle with great prizes - full details are on our website.
https://t.co/nPnsZa2O7W
... we do hope to see you there :-)

[Edinburgh Union Canal Society @EdinburghUCS]

THIS SUNDAY!
Rowing Boat Launch Day!
... 12noon on Sunday 12th April :-)
Boats for hire, PLUS tea/coffee, wonderful home-baking, & a raffle with great prizes - full details are on our website.
https://t.co/nPnsZa2O7W
... we do hope to see you there :-)

[Edinburgh Union Canal Society @EdinburghUCS]

Rowing Boat Launch Day!
... to mark the start of the '2026 Rowing Boat Season', EUCS will be hosting a "launch event" on Sunday 12th April - full details are now on our website:
https://t.co/nPnsZa2O7W
... our three rowing-boats will be available for hire - we hope to see you :-)

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HUGE THANKS to everyone who came along to our 'consultation & social evening' last night - was great to see such high engagement with our ongoing plans ...
... our next major event will be the start of the 2026 "Rowing Boat hire-season" on the afternoon of Sunday 12th April :-)

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7pm; TOMORROW NIGHT ...
... we do hope to see you there :-)

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Neighbourhood Consultation & Social Evening;
7pm, Tuesday 10th March 2026;
at the Merchiston Tennis & Bowling Club ...
... do come along and hear more about the evolving vision for the Ashley Terrace Boathouse site: the bar will be open - full details via:
https://t.co/h1oJPvxyS2

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Neighbourhood Consultation & Social Evening;
7pm, Tuesday 10th March 2026;
at the Merchiston Tennis & Bowling Club ...
... do come along and hear more about the evolving vision for the Ashley Terrace Boathouse site: the bar will be open - full details via:
https://t.co/h1oJPvxyS2

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PHOTO COMPETITION WINNERS!
Thanks again to those who entered ... 1st prize goes to @JarlathFlynn (photo via twitter); with @ Chris Magowan (photo via Facebook) receiving a 'commendation prize' for artistic-endevour :-)
Both photos below ... PM us an email address for your prizes!

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Many thanks to all those who entered our 'photo competition' ...
... the judging panel meets on Sunday (4th) & results will be posted that late afternoon/early evening :-)

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LAST EVENING of the 'Ashley Terrace Boathouse' lights being switched on (from around 4pm onwards) ...
... and your last chance to enter the photo-competition - full details within the chain below:

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'Ashley Terrace Boathouse' lights are still on & will be so, past 'the bells' ...
... don't miss your chance to enter our photo-competition - full details within the chain below: