2025 update: we have a NEW MOORING and PICK UP location for our boat trips – see directions below.
Additionally, there are building works happening on the towpath between the Lochrin Basin and Leamington Liftbridge – use the directions below to avoid the stretch of towpath which is closed.
Our canal boats, Lochrin Belle (the big purple boat) and Waterwitch (our smaller blue boat) are moored outside Boroughmuir High School in Fountainbridge, next to Fountainbridge Green.
The canal can be accessed via steps or a ramp next to Boroughmuir High School from the road called ‘Viewforth’, or via Gibson Terrace and Bainfield Drive.
Click here for a link to google maps.
The nearest postcode is EH11 1FL or what3words location is ///scary.local.navy
Walking or Cycling
Approach the canal from Fountainbridge / Dundee Street and turn into Viewforth or Gibson Terrace.
Bikes can be secured near the boats at the on-street bike parking racks in front of the school.
Bus
Lothian Bus Numbers 10 and 27 take you to Gilmore Place. Get off at Viewforth Bus stop and walk along Viewforth (road), over the bridge where there are steps or a ramp in front of Boroughmuir High School down to the canal and where the boats are moored.
Lothian Bus Numbers 1, 34 and 35 take you to the Fountain Park food and entertainment complex at the Dundee Street bus stop. You can reach the boat via Viewforth (road) which runs alongside Boroughmuir High School or via Gibson Terrace, which is next to the Sainsbury’s local.
Train and Tram
Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 1km or 0.6 mile away, which is approximately a 15 minute walk. There is also a taxi rank outside this station.
Car
Dropping off
To drop off people or supplies, level access to the boats and canal is via Gibson Terrace and Bainfield Drive. Alternatively there is a temporary stopping space on Viewforth (road) near to Boroughmuir High School – there are steps or a ramp down to the boats from here.
Car Parking
There is very limited pay and display on street parking in the area, for example along Viewforth, Gilmore Place and Gibson Terrace. Please check signs for City of Edinburgh Council parking restrictions and park responsibly, respecting local residents.
Reasonably priced parking is also available a 5-minute walk away at the Fountain Park complex. See here for details.
Our registered office and postal address:
Re-Union Canal Boats
c/o Scottish Canals Office
23 Lower Gilmore Place
Edinburgh
EH3 9NY
Telephone
07716 745978
Email:
info@re-union.org.uk
Our office is generally open Monday to Thursday 9am to 3pm – please contact us before dropping in to check we are there.
Company Registration No: 265866 – Charity Registration No: SC035342