The Falkirk Wheel is an iconic image of Scottish engineering enabling canal boats to be transferred from the Union Canal to the Forth and Clyde Canal.
Archive for March, 2009
Spring festival in Edinburgh
March 10th, 2009 
David Rankin The Beltane Fire Festival is inspired by an ancient Celtic rite marking the fruition of spring and the arrival of summer. Festivities begin towards the end of April with a series of events including workshops, walking tours, seminars and exhibitions.
What's in a name? Edinburgh Harbour plans dropped
March 9th, 2009 David Rankin Plans to rename Leith Docks as Edinburgh Harbour have caused outrage among local residents. A 4000 signature petition was produced at record speed and now the plans to have been dropped .Locals believed the move would remove Leith’s historic character.
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Tags: edinburgh castle, Edinburgh Harbour, Leith Castle, leith docks 
No Comments »Forth Bridge lights go out
March 4th, 2009 David Rankin The Forth Bridge is set to join a number of Edinburgh buildings and those around the world in switching its lights off to highlight the battle against climate change.
The Parliament joins Edinburgh Castle and the Forth Bridge in marking Earth Hour, which will be held on March 28. A number of iconic landmarks around the globe, including the Eiffel Tower and the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro,
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