http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "Edinburgh Canal Strategy" en Fri, 22 May 2026 06:24:23 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447&page=2#post-131209 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 11:04:55 +0000 gibbo 131209@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>...take a canoe to work.</em></p> <p>I was walking along the canal many years ago and saw a guy I knew canoeing home from work. </p> <p>He worked at Craiglockart. Not sure where he lived, but he was headed west.</p> <p>(And, despite his muscles, really wasn't going any faster than I was walking.) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447&page=2#post-131188 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 17:32:12 +0000 BikeFan 131188@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Could be a couple of old frames in the canal, you never know!</p> <p>Maybe it's just the way I'm looking at it, but at the foot of the illustration the water level looks higher than the path. Jings - another first for Edinburgh . . . </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447&page=2#post-131184 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 16:24:50 +0000 Edinburgh Cycle Training 131184@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Aye but to be fair (NWC) there are no cars either.</p> <p>Or horses for that matter ;-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447&page=2#post-131163 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 11:33:53 +0000 davey2wheels 131163@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hmmm. Don't see any bikes in that picture. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447&page=2#post-131159 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 11:10:55 +0000 chdot 131159@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="http://www.edigroupscotland.co.uk/images/projects/project_91.jpg"></p> <p><a href="http://www.edigroupscotland.co.uk/projects/8/91/Fountainbridge_Community_Consultation.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.edigroupscotland.co.uk/projects/8/91/Fountainbridge_Community_Consultation.html</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447&page=2#post-131151 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 09:37:32 +0000 gembo 131151@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ironic as I thought that development would lead to canal paving not canal closure </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447&page=2#post-131150 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 09:28:17 +0000 HankChief 131150@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks BikeFan<br /> That makes more sense.<br /> HC </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447&page=2#post-131134 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 23:29:55 +0000 BikeFan 131134@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Part of the housing development N, NE-ish of the Bridge Inn at Ratho?</p> <p><a href="https://www.cala.co.uk/homes/development/Ratho" rel="nofollow">https://www.cala.co.uk/homes/development/Ratho</a></p> <p>Once a certain % of the development had been sold, work was to start on the "marina". </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447&page=2#post-131130 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 22:27:20 +0000 gembo 131130@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A marina there? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447&page=2#post-131120 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 21:07:19 +0000 HankChief 131120@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Came across this sign today on the canal near the Ratho Park Golf Club.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/91842878@N03/10614594035/" title="New Marina by Ratho Park Golf club? by HankChief, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5493/10614594035_81fc418b95.jpg" alt="New Marina by Ratho Park Golf club?" /></a></p> <p>Couldn't see any work happening and I didn't need to take the towpath diversion as I turned off there.</p> <p><a href="http://goo.gl/maps/6JJFh">Map</a></p> <p>Nothing on the Scottish Canal website about it either. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447&page=2#post-55204 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:56:26 +0000 kaputnik 55204@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>“At Ratho, we’re already looking at acquiring a site for car parking"</em></p> <p>Oh hooray! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-55197 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:31:23 +0000 SRD 55197@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Some interesting discussion of prospects here.</p> <p><a href="http://local.stv.tv/edinburgh/news/local-democracy/26952-canal-strategy-aims-to-unlock-potential-of-200-year-old-edinburgh-waterway/">Canal strategy aims to unlock potential of 200 year old Edinburgh waterway</a></p> <p>"At the launch officials were keen to emphasise the Canal Strategy was not just another wishlist, highlighting a series of developments that are to go ahead in the coming months." </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-41913 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:15:13 +0000 druidh 41913@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Buy some mudguards</p> <p>HTH </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-41908 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:11:08 +0000 DaveC 41908@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We cycle along the canal most weeks as part of our weekly evening cycle up to the reservoirs. I have cycked along it for a number of years and remember when it ended just short of Wester Hailes. Its much improved since then and with the addition of the new LED lights along the final stretch its great. The access used to be a little limited but recently the new accomodation along its banks have incressed the access. I like cycling along the canal now and plan to head further afield. We've been out to Ratho and found the path pretty roapy and littered with lots of puddles. Its a real shame ss these large multiple puddles put us off cycling the canal exclusively.</p> <p>Dave C </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-41903 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:58:40 +0000 chdot 41903@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> planningedin: </p> <p>#edincouncil staff are meeting British Waterways Scotland to discuss finalising the Union Canal Strategy <a href="http://t.co/z9GzewVd" rel="nofollow">http://t.co/z9GzewVd</a> #whatwedo </p> <p>Original Tweet: <a href="http://api.twitter.com/1/planningedin/status/118675928657313792" rel="nofollow">http://api.twitter.com/1/planningedin/status/118675928657313792</a><br /> "</p> <p>It's CEC Twitter day - <a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4023&amp;replies=13#post-41902">#whatwedo</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-35653 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:24:47 +0000 chdot 35653@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This this seems to be out for consultation again. </p> <p>The council link above now goes to a document dated May 2011</p> <p><a href="http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/media-centre/press-releases/draft-edinburgh-canal-strategy-launched" rel="nofollow">http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/media-centre/press-releases/draft-edinburgh-canal-strategy-launched</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/187/planning-consultations/1094/edinburgh_canal_strategy/1" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/187/planning-consultations/1094/edinburgh_canal_strategy/1</a></p> <p>"opportunities to make the canal into a recognisable place"</p> <p>"Appropriate width - Where the towpath is too narrow consideration should be given to widening to sustain multiple use"</p> <p>"Signs and speed limits and traffic calming measures"</p> <p>etc.</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/4545/edinburgh_canal_strategy_consultation_draft-pt_3" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/4545/edinburgh_canal_strategy_consultation_draft-pt_3</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-16598 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:09:03 +0000 chdot 16598@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> Consultation on a Edinburgh Canal Strategy: comments invited by 17 Dec</p> <p>Since its re-birth as part of the Millennium Link Project, the Union Canal has come a long way from a derelict backwater to one of Edinburgh 's most important assets. The Union Canal is now enjoyed on a daily basis by people for a variety of uses such as boating, rowing, walking, cycling and fishing. The Canal is also a focus for new development, particularly at Fountainbridge, for new moorings, marinas and canal-focused community activities. However, as the Canal is developed, its special environment must also be protected with its benefits shared by the wider community. To ensure that this happens The City of Edinburgh Council and British Waterways Scotland are preparing a Strategy for the Union Canal within the Edinburgh area.</p> <p>An Edinburgh Canal Strategy Consultation Document has now been approved by the City of edinburgh Council Planning Committee for consultation purposes. A supporting planning committee report is also available.</p> <p>The consultation will run from Monday 11th October - Friday 17th December 2010.</p> <p>A number of public workshops will be held during the consultation period including:<br /> Monday 22 November - Polwarth Parish Church - 6pm<br /> Wednesday 24 November - Tollcross Community Centre - 6pm<br /> Saturday 20 November - Reunion Canal Boat - Edinburgh Quay from 10am - 12pm, Harrison Park from 12.30 - 2.30pm. Feel free to take the trip down the canal between 12 and 12.30 or at 2.30pm</p> <p>If you wish to be involved with the consultation contact <a href="kate.hopper@edinburgh.go.uk<br /> ">Kate Hopper</a> for more details.</p> <p>"<br /> <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/187/planning-consultations/1094/edinburgh_canal_strategy/1" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/187/planning-consultations/1094/edinburgh_canal_strategy/1</a></p> <p><a href="http://marchmontandsciennes.blogspot.com/2010/10/consultation-on-edinburgh-canal.html" rel="nofollow">http://marchmontandsciennes.blogspot.com/2010/10/consultation-on-edinburgh-canal.html</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-15407 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:30:34 +0000 DaveC 15407@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@ Greenroofer</p> <p>Get a snow plough fitted to the front of your bike and plough them 'November Echo Delta's' into the drink!!!</p> <p>I can see canoeing to work being very cold in winter, plus not everyone works on the canal. When it freezes you could drive.... ah some neds proved that one wrong. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-15352 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:51:21 +0000 spitfire 15352@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>"You can probably think of a three letter word to describe them."</em><br /> Foxtrot<br /> Uniform<br /> Delta</p> <p>Airzounds are the best for such scenarios </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-15342 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:06:11 +0000 chdot 15342@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://twitter.com/SpokesLothian/status/28787356124 ">From SpokesLothian on Twitter</a></p> <p>Consultation on future of canal and towpath, Edinburgh - Wester Hailes - Ratho ... please submit comments ... </p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/spk_canalconsult" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/spk_canalconsult</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-14296 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 09:09:00 +0000 chdot 14296@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Winding hole"</p> <p>That's the one!!</p> <p>Only went on <em>one</em> holiday... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-14295 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 08:58:01 +0000 cb 14295@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"'turning hole'"</p> <p>Winding hole I think. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-14288 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 22:06:14 +0000 Smudge 14288@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"You can probably think of a three letter word to describe them."</p> <p>But chav has four letters? As do many other words which have sprung to mind whilst dealing with their compatriots! :-x</p> <p>Just remember next time you see them that the big ring and your airzound have good comedy potential ;-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-14287 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:57:39 +0000 Greenroofer 14287@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Some user education still needed, though...</p> <p>On my way home tonight on the towpath near Kingsknowe Station, I came up behind two pedestrians ambling along and taking up the full width of the path. One juvenile and one a little older. Both with cropped hair, wearing synthetic baggy tracksuits with trainers and looking thin and unhealthy. The older carried an open can of beer. You can probably think of a three letter word to describe them.</p> <p>Me - "ting ting" (using my bell, not my high precision voice)<br /> Them - no reaction<br /> Me, now quite a bit closer "ting"<br /> Them - no apparent reaction<br /> Me, now actually travelling well below the 6mph speed limit and right behind them - "Can I come by please?"<br /> One of them - "You could if you were on foot, but you're on a bike and this is a footpath, so I'm not going to let you by"<br /> Me - "No, actually this is National Cycle Route 75. That's what the signs mean"<br /> Them - no reaction, so at this point I'm afraid I pushed past them and carried on.</p> <p>As I say, some user education required before the canal zone can be a total success... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-14246 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:32:05 +0000 chdot 14246@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"In Wester Hailes?"</p> <p>Not quite - across the Pennines. </p> <p>Not all rural. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-14239 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:59:22 +0000 kaputnik 14239@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>I had a canal holiday once. </em></p> <p>In Wester Hailes? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-14237 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:49:39 +0000 chdot 14237@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I had a canal holiday once. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-14236 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:45:07 +0000 kaputnik 14236@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>'turning hole'</em></p> <p>Ah, you are fluent in bargespeak! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-14234 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:27:23 +0000 chdot 14234@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"A marina at Wester Hailes? Ned central? Shurely shome terrible mishtake?"</p> <p><a href="http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/ViewArticle.aspx?articleid=3350402" rel="nofollow">http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/ViewArticle.aspx?articleid=3350402</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1447#post-14233 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:24:31 +0000 chdot 14233@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"there's no facilities on the canal between Slateford aqueduct and Ratho!"</p> <p>There is a wide bit at Wester Hailes ('turning hole'?)</p> <p>When it was first planned to reopen the canal (15+ years ago) there was a lot effort made by WH locals to get a marina (really). But it got cut out of the final plans. </p> <p>This might be a revival - or just cynical signage... </p>