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Sunday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Bank Holidays 9.30am - 5.00pm

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Forth & Clyde Canal Boat Holidays

Canal boat holidays on the Forth & Clyde Canal are an excellent way to see some of the most beautiful and scenically stunning areas in all of Scotland. Stretching from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Clyde the Forth & Clyde Canal spans the narrowest part of Scotland's magnificent lowlands. Those heading out on boat holidays along the canal will benefit from seeing gorgeous towns and villages. In addition, there is the Falkirk Wheel, a boat lifting device that connects the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal. This impressive technological achievement combines state of the art engineering and jaw dropping design; since opening in 2002 it has become a tourist attraction in its own right.

Boating Holidays on the Forth & Clyde Union Canals

Boating holidays are available from Hoseasons on the Forth & Clyde as well as Union Canals. We have a range of narrowboats available for hire ranging in size from sleeping 4 to 8. Our boat hire location has a variety of boats, all designed to offer comfort and cosiness to travellers. Boating Holidays along the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals are peaceful, serene and tranquil; there is very little traffic on these canals meaning that all is left is you, your group and your canal boat. Choose a boat today and discover this truly amazing region of Scotland.

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…from the fun of family narrowboat holidays on the canals and rivers of the Heart of England to a romantic boat holiday aboard your own cruiser on the tranquil reaches of the Norfolk Broads – and even the excitement and adventure of cruising the waterways of Europe, the rivers of Ireland and the broad lochs of Scotland.
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Forth & Clyde and Union Canals


Enjoy the perfect blend of urban pleasures and rural tranquillity as you discover the delights of a canal boat holiday in Lowland Scotland. Here you can cruise gently through peaceful countryside, marvelling at magnificent feats of engineering unfolding before your eyes as you cross spectacular aqueducts, and negotiate an exciting series of locks and the famous Falkirk Wheel, an amazing rotating boat lift and one of the wonders of the world, which now links the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal.

Crossing from east coast to west coast, from Edinburgh to Glasgow, the Forth & Clyde and Union canals offer a unique boating holiday experience. There's little cruising traffic to worry about – just you, the water and the abundant birdlife. Stop at one of many waterside pubs and restaurants along your route, and enjoy a true Scottish welcome.

From the base at Falkirk, a canal boat cruise to Glasgow follows a route with a rich mix of industry, old and new, as well as stunning views of the Clyde, and, on reaching the city, you'll find fascinating art galleries and museums, great restaurants and lively clubs and, of course, extensive shopping opportunities.

Canal boats heading east to Edinburgh, via the Falkirk Wheel and new Rough Castle Tunnel, cruise through open countryside with views across the Firth of Forth. Beecraigs Country Park and the beautifully preserved remains of Linlithgow Palace are within easy reach of the waterway, and Edinburgh itself is a stunningly lovely, compact city packed with history and attractions.



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Guildford Boat House | Guildford Knight
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Le Boat Horning | Swallowtail (GL 2)
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Topcraft Cruisers | Blue Kestrel
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Welsh Lady Cruisers | Catrina
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Napton Narrowboats | Cannes
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Castelnaudary | Capri
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