Scottish waterways offer something special. Lowland scenery that changes every mile, and the famous Falkirk Wheel. These canals are built differently to the rest of the UK, wider, giving you plenty of space to pass other boats and manoeuvre safely. Perfect for seeing Scotland properly.
You're looking for views, historic sites, and boats that won't leave you cramped or confused on how to operate. Here at ABC Boat Hire, we’ve got it all sorted. Comfortable boats designed for Scottish waterways, routes that hit the highlights, and all the planning support you need.
The Scottish Lowland Canals are quite different from the canals typical of England and Wales The Forth and Clyde is much wider than the average English canal. The Union Canal is a contour canal and has no locks at all or bridges that have to be opened.
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