Lochrin Basin — Attraction in City of Edinburgh

This location serves as an excellent starting point for a leisurely stroll. If you feel up to it, you can extend your walk all the way to Glasgow via the Union Canal, passing notable landmarks such as Colinton Dell, Ratho, The Falkirk Wheel, and The Kelpies along the way.

The area is highly frequented by dog walkers, joggers, and cyclists. You may also encounter individuals engaging in fishing activities for pike, roach, and perch.

While the trail is generally accessible to all, there are certain sections that may pose challenges for individuals using wheelchairs. However, the Lochrin Basin itself is ideally suited for...

the current terminus of the union canal. the old mathematical as it was called due to its strict adherence to the contours it follows now terminates at lochrin basin whereas before it swept on for a few more hundred metres to Lothian Road. Now surrounded by modern buildings it terminates in a little haven of shops, restaurants and bars while floating nearby are sundry canal pleasure craft.a delightful peaceful oasis close to the city centre developing...

The end or start of Union Canal, depending on which direction you come from. A nice area to wander around and for photography. You have the canal, the boats, the birds, the bridges. It can get a bit windy, as it's like an alley where the wind will blow along between the buildings on either side. There's plenty of places to stop for a rest and to enjoy the view. Don't feed the birds bread, it's the worst thing for them. Think healthy and consider the...