The length of the Union Canal cruised from Ratho is fairly well used and allows our boats to cruise easterly to Edinburgh and westerly to the spectacular Almondell Aqueduct and thence to Broxburn. This is a beautiful stretch of the Canal where we cruise through woods and farmland. The wildflowers along the canal bank are spectacular in May, June and part of July and Mallard ducks, Buzzards and the resident Mute Swans can usually be seen.