The Canal Museum is housed in a
former canal stable. It exhibits records,
photographs and artefacts associated mainly with the
Union Canal. The display covers the development of the
British canal system and explains why and how the canal
was built, the water supply, the canal at work, important
dates in its history and the wildlife to be found in, on
and around the canal.
There
is an audio-visual programme and a sales stall. The Canal
Museum can be opened for parties at other times, by prior
arrangement for a charge of £5.00.
The
museum and toilets, are all adapted for the use of
wheelchairs. There is a small picnic area and ample
outdoor seating is provided for visitors to use. Car
parking space at the Canal Basin is restricted .There are two designated
disabled spaces
For more information,
contact: Linlithgow Union Canal Society, Manse Road
Basin, Linlithgow, West Lothian EH49 6AJ. Tel: 01506
671215 (Answering Machine)