Linlithgow, 10 Canal Terrace, Union Canal Inn
Inn (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Linlithgow, 10 Canal Terrace, Union Canal Inn
Classification Inn (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Stawberry Bank
Canmore ID 183147
Site Number NT07NW 135
NGR NT 00304 76961
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/183147
- Council West Lothian
- Parish Linlithgow
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District West Lothian
- Former County West Lothian
Canal Basin
Surely one of the most pleasant places in which to linger in this lovely burgh - tranquil canal atmosphere and splendid views to the palace - bounded on the east by Bridge 43, to the south by the Canal Museum (c.1820 stables for the canal horses) and to the west by Canal House, c.1835, a standard three-bay villa (home of Hugh Baird, the canal engineer) distinguished by its round-arched door and splendidly sinuous fanlight. To the north the basin is bounded by Canal Cottages, c.1840 (built as the Union Canal Inn), which are split-level, one floor entered from the towpath, and the other from Canal Terrace (rather like the Colonies in Edinburgh). Restored by Gordon Duncan Somerville, c.1974. With the restoration of the canal to navigational condition, this quarter has a new vitality as walkers, cyclists and boats pass, and linger, on the route between Edinburgh and Falkirk.
Taken from "West Lothian: An Illustrated Architectural Guide", by Stuart Eydmann, Richard Jaques and Charles McKean, 2008. Published by the Rutland Press http://www.rias.org.uk
NT07NW 135 00304 76961
This inn is clearly marked on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Linlithgowshire 1856, sheet 5). Now private property, the building is situated on the N bank of the canal, just W of Manse Road Basin (NT07NW 73.01).
Information from RCAHMS (MD) 29 March 2001.