Union Canal

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:canal
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Scottish_Waterways
gptkb:Union_Canal_Society
gptkbp:built coal transportation
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Falkirk
gptkb:Edinburgh
gptkbp:constructed_in 1822
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Falkirk_District
gptkb:Edinburgh
gptkb:Union_Canal_Aqueduct
gptkb:Forth_and_Clyde_Canal
gptkb:West_Lothian
Stirling
gptkbp:dam_type navigable canal
gptkbp:environment habitat for wildlife
gptkbp:features gptkb:bridge
scenic views
tunnels
wildflower meadows
wooded areas
lock systems
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:cultural_heritage_site
important for trade
part of the Industrial Revolution
closed to commercial traffic in 1965
opened in 1822
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:transportation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Union Canal
gptkbp:is_connected_to Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath
Union Canal Towpath
gptkbp:is_maintained_by local authorities
gptkbp:is_part_of Falkirk Wheel project
gptkbp:is_popular_for gptkb:Cycling
walking trails
leisure boating
gptkbp:is_used_by cyclists
walkers
kayakers
private boats
tour boats
gptkbp:key_concept multiple locks
gptkbp:length 31 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:managed_by gptkb:Scottish_Canals
gptkbp:opened to leisure traffic in 2001
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Scottish_Canals_Network
gptkb:Scottish_Lowlands
gptkb:Falkirk_Wheel
gptkb:road_network
gptkbp:popular_activities fishing
bird watching
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:2001
gptkbp:supports community events
recreational activities
local tourism
gptkbp:used_for cycling
boating
walking
gptkbp:wing_configuration numerous bridges
several tunnels
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_Rennie
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5