The Union Canal is an important wildlife corridor for Edinburgh. This strip of habitat is vital to maintain wildlife population size and range of species. If these delicate ecologies are not sustained and protected, many forms of plant and bird species may vanish from the city.

"Scotland's canals act as a wildlife corridor through our cities. Where you find plants, you find insects, and where you find insects you find birds."

Dr Olivia Lassiere Heritage and Environment Manager at British Waterways, quoted by Peter Ranscombe in The Scotsman

A range of walks and boat trips will be available shortly, if you are interested in taking part and seeing a range of exciting wildlife in the centre for yourself please contact us.

For more information on the Union Canal please visit www.canaljunction.co.uk