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Slateford Aqueduct
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Adie
November 13, 2023
Hiking
Slateford Aqueduct carries the Union Canal over the Water of Leith. It was completed in 1822 and is around 150m in length with 8 arches in total.
christian427
July 27, 2023
Cycling
Wow - I drove along this canal and was very surprised about this Aqueduct.
Tha canal is still used by ships!
This is one of three great aqueducts that carry …
Tha canal is still used by ships!
This is one of three great aqueducts that carry …
Andrew
January 14, 2024
Hiking
A lovely section to walk, so long as you have a head for heights. Just next to the Water of Leith visitor centre.
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Elevation 60 m
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Location: Hutchison/Chesser, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom