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Linlithgow, Manse Road, Union Canal Museum
Cottage (19th Century), Museum (20th Century), Stable (19th Century)
Site Name Linlithgow, Manse Road, Union Canal Museum
Classification Cottage (19th Century), Museum (20th Century), Stable (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Canal Basin; Cottages And Stables
Canmore ID 214513
Site Number NT07NW 221
NGR NT 00351 76919
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/214513
- 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
Publication Account (2000)
The stables at Manse Basin are now a Canal Museum and tea room.
Information from ‘Historic Linlithgow: The Archaeological Implications of Development’ (2000).
