Some Cruise Suggestions:

Broadly speaking, our cross Scotland cruising range is from Bowling on the Firth of Clyde to Edinburgh City Centre via the Falkirk Wheel. However there are lots of things to see and do (and places to visit) in between. Every private charter client is different and so we try and vary our cruise routes and available activities to suit individual tastes. There are clients who would wish to go for extensive walks - and those who would wish to avoid doing so. Some like to shop - and there are some husbands who would prefer not to. There are those who have a particular interest in the unusual technology of the Scottish canals - others who are more interested in visiting the Palace at Linlithgow (Mary Queen of Scots) or Edinburgh's Royal Mile and Palace of Holyroodhouse. So here's some suggestions. Pick an example or consider mix and matching the ideas. Then, through discussion, we can tweak the ideas to suit your own individual preferences.

Then there's the Festivals in Edinburgh - what better way of visiting Edinburgh at Festival time, on Willow moored 15 minutes walk away from the Castle and Princes street - have a look at this video clip ... Festival Video Clip

The Walkers Cruise: - Suggested Duration 7 Days.
By 'walkers' we are thinking of those who are fairly fit and active and who would appreciate combining a mainly rural canal cruise with mooring/visiting locations particularly suited to some charming country walks. It's up to you how far you go, but the walks we have in mind vary from 2km to 12km. Of course, as an addition to the suggested walking routes, the towpaths on both the Forth & Clyde and the Union canals are generally in good 'walking condition'. So there are walks, but a fair amount of cruising as well - here's the suggested cruise plan...
Day 1: Arrive at Willow at approx 4pm at the Falkirk Wheel - overnight on our mooring within the Falkirk Wheel Basin.(Plenty of Time to visit the Visitor Centre and see the Spectacular Falkirk Wheel lit up during the hours of darkness).
Day 2: & Day 3:  Descend Jubilee Lock onto the Forth & Clyde canal and cruise westwards to Auchinstarry having climbed the 4 locks in the Castlecary area. For the whole of this stretch the canal follows along the northern edge of the Antonine Wall (complete with Roman Forts) to the south and the 'Bonny Water' and River Kelvin valley to the north. Arriving at Auchinstarry by about lunchtime on Day 2: we stay there until after lunch on Day 3:. This allows the afternoon of Day 2: and the morning of Day 3: for some charming walks. We have some detailed walk routes available (with maps), supplied by the 'Waterways Trust Scotland' and the 'Friends of the Kelvin Valley Park'. Most Walkers also love wildlife - well there's a rich variety in the Valley. Watch out for Roe Deer, Foxes and Badgers (evenings), stoats and Weasels, and brown and white Arctic Hares. There have been sightings of Otter and (unfortunately) mink. For birds (to name just a few), look out for Woodpeckers, Tree Creepers, Sparrow Hawk, Woodcock and Jay. Not mentioned in the guide leaflets are Kingfishers, Dabchick and Dipper (all seen by us when cruising in the area). On the afternoon of Day 3: we continue westwards passing Kirkintilloch towards Glasgow. One option is to continue on to Glasgow for the overnight mooring, or alternatively turning at Cadder (of Burke & Hare grave-robbers fame) and mooring overnight at the Stables pub near Bogtown.
Day 4: From the Stables, we now retrace our steps to the Falkirk Wheel arriving there early to mid afternoon. Time to take a stroll through the grounds of the Wheel Complex up onto the Antonine Wall and the Rough Castle Roman Fort (pretty walk). Mooring overnight on our pontoon moorings within the Falkirk Wheel basin.
Day 5: Now it's the climb up the Falkirk Wheel itself, carrying Willow 35m up onto the Union canal - the views across the Forth and north to the Ochil Hills are spectacular. The first mile of the Union canal is new (built to link with the Falkirk Wheel). So first it's the Rough Castle Tunnel, taking us through/under the Antonine Wall, followed by a two chamber set of staircase locks up onto the original level of the Union canal. Shortly after we find the Falkirk Tunnel, attractively hewn out of natural rock. Then crossing the Avon Aqueduct (we'll stop on the way back), we reach our overnight destination at the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow. Arriving there mid afternoon there's time for a wander to see the Palace and attractive market square.
Day 6: From Linlithgow we head straight for Edinburgh (a days cruise) where we moor within 1km of the Royal Mile.
Day 7: Retracing our steps from Edinburgh, we stop at the Almond Aqueduct (one of the big three on the Union canal), where walks can be had down to the Almondell and Calder Country Park (paths follow the canal feeder 'lade' and river valley - approx 10km there and back). We continue west to moor (just overnight) again at Linlithgow.
Day 8: Not far west of Linlithgow we cross the Avon Aqueduct (second only in height and length to the Pontcysyllte on the Llangollen Canal). We'll stop on the Aqueduct for photos and such but then continue on a short distance to Vellore Bridge where we will moor up for a while. This to provide time for another walk - along the south side of the Union canal for a woodland walk linking up with the Muiravonside Country Park - returning to Willow by walking up the Carribber Glen beside the River Avon, before passing under the Aqueduct and climbing steps up on to the canal towpath, and back to Willow. Then of course it's back to the Falkirk Wheel. This time, sitting in our bow cabin area, the views down to the basin and the Ochils beyond are breathtaking. Cruise ends at moorings within the Falkirk Wheel basin at approx 4pm.

NOTE: Although this cruise covers 8 dates it is only of 7 full days duration (7 x 24hr periods) so only chargeable at 7 days for booking purposes.

The Whole Hog - West to East - City Centre to City Centre : - Suggested Duration 10 days.
Day 1: Start approx 4pm at the Falkirk Wheel - overnight on our mooring within the Falkirk Wheel Basin.(Plenty of Time to visit the Visitor Centre and see the Spectacular Falkirk Wheel lit up during the hours of darkness).
Day 2: Descend Jubilee Lock onto the Forth & Clyde canal and cruise westwards to Auchinstarry having climbed the 4 locks in the Castlecary area. For the whole of this stretch the canal follows along the northern edge of the Antonine Wall (complete with Roman Forts) to the south and the 'Bonny Water' and River Kelvin valley to the north. The Ochil Hills and nearby Campsie Fells form a backdrop to the north. We arrive at Auchinstarry by about lunchtime. After lunch we continue west following the base of the Campsies through river like Twechar and on to Kirkintilloch, with their BW(S) operated road swing bridges. Soon we will be at Glasgow for an overnight mooring.
Day 3: A full day at the Glasgow moorings, to explore Glasgow city centre.
Day 4: Leave Glasgow returning north on the Glasgow Arm to rejoin the F&C mainline at Maryhill - Here we turn west and descend the 19 impressive locks to Bowling on the Firth of Clyde. The locks and moveable bridges on this stretch are operated by a team from British Waterways (Scotland), who accompany the boat all the way to Bowling. It's a full days work. Although much of this area is of an urban nature it is nevertheless interesting. There is the Kelvin Aqueduct, Dalmuir Drop Lock, Bascule Bridges, and  'McGonagles Clydebank Fish & Chips in a Ship' (we can have their chips - and they are very good - served directly onto Willow). Overnight we will be moored in the attractive Bowling Basin, overlooked by the Kilpatrick Hills to the north and the adjacent tidal River Clyde to the immediate south. This Bowling harbour area is an attractive mooring facility for a number of sea boats (including our own sea boat). There are evening walks in the area and the views out over the Sea Lock onto the Firth of Clyde are particularly pleasant - but don't be suprised if an odd ship passes close by within fifty yards or so of the sea lock.
Day 5: The following day we ascend the locks from Bowling to Maryhill and then head east to moor overnight at the 'Stables' Pub near Bogton, just west of Kirkintilloch.
Day 6: From the Stables we cruise through Kirkintilloch with swing bridges operated by BW(S) in the town and at Twechar. The stretch between Twechar and Castlecary is almost 'river like' with plenty of wildlife to look out for. We ascend the locks in the Castlecary area and moor overnight at the attractive Underwood Lock (with adjacent country pub).
Day 7: From Underwood Lock its not far to the Falkirk Wheel. Now it's the climb up the Falkirk Wheel itself, carrying Willow 35m up onto the Union canal - the views across the Forth and north to the Ochil Hills are spectacular. The first mile of the Union canal is new (built to link with the Falkirk Wheel). So first it's the Rough Castle Tunnel, taking us through/under the Antonine Wall, followed by a two chamber set of staircase locks up onto the original level of the Union canal. Shortly after we find the grotto like Falkirk Tunnel, attractively hewn out of natural rock and cleverly lit. Then crossing the Avon Aqueduct (we'll stop on the way back), we reach our overnight destination at the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow. Arriving there mid afternoon there's time for a wander to see the Palace and attractive market square.
Day 8: From Linlithgow we head straight for Edinburgh (a days cruise). En route we pass strange 'Bings' near Broxburn, wooded cuttings, and three impressive aqueducts (R.Almond, Scott Russell, and Slateford). There are views of the Pentland Hills to the south, with views over the Firth of Forth to the Ochils in the north. We arrive in Edinburgh to moor up in Lochrin Basin (otherwise known as Edinburgh Quay).
Day 9: We stay at the Lochrin Basin moorings for the full day. Edinburgh is so impressive, with so much atmosphere.The Castle and Royal Mile are only 15 minutes walk from the moorings - but there's just so much to see and do, it really does need this full day.
Day 10: Retracing our steps from Edinburgh, we stop at the Almond Aqueduct (one of the big three on the Union canal), where walks can be had down to the Almondell and Calder Country Park (paths follow the canal feeder 'lade' and river valley - approx 10km there and back). We continue west passing Linlithgow and crossing the Avon Aqueduct (second only in height and length to the Pontcysyllte on the Llangollen Canal). Our overnight is at Vellore Bridge.
Day 11: Before heading off for the Falkirk Wheel, there is plenty of time to take a walk along the south side of the Union canal for a woodland walk linking up with the Muiravonside Country Park - returning to Willow by walking up the Carribber Glen beside the River Avon, before passing under the Aqueduct and climbing steps up on to the canal towpath. Then of course it's back to the Falkirk Wheel. This time, sitting in our bow cabin area, the views down to the basin and the Ochils beyond are breathtaking. Cruise ends at moorings within the Falkirk Wheel basin at approx 4pm.

Note: Although this cruise covers 11 dates it is only of 10 full days duration (10 x 24hr periods) so only chargeable at 10 days for booking purposes.

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