"Union Canal Tunnel, Falkirk"
Maker
Unknown
Production date
Circa 1910
Description
A man wearing a cap is rowing a clinker built boat along the Union Canal. The western entrance to the canal tunnel under Prospect Hill is in the distance.
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Object detail
The Forbes family of Callendar House opposed their view being spoiled by the canal and insisted it go under Prospect Hill. This forced the cutting through solid rock of the only canal tunnel in Scotland. It is 600 metres long.
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