Tag: Union Canal

Edinburgh historian uncovers the “grim” history of a Union Canal tenement, including a soldier killed in the Gretna Rail Disaster and a murderous break-in

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Alekia Gill - January 22, 2025

THE lives of 13 past residents of an Edinburgh tenement have been recovered by a local historian, and their stories tell a dark tale...

Roseburn to Union Canal bridge defaced with graffiti less than a month after opening – but locals are divided

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Alekia Gill - January 7, 2025

THE newly built bridge connecting Roseburn and the Union Canal has been defaced with graffiti, less than one month after opening. The bridge, which was...

Edinburgh locals baffled as convertible Mini seemingly dumped in Union Canal

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Isla Storie - August 9, 2024

EDINBURGH locals have been left baffled after a convertible Mini was seemingly dumped in the Union Canal. The motor was spotted partially submerged in the...

Girl’s canal jump foils sex-attacker

Scottish News

Guest - October 4, 2012

By Melissa Clark A SCHOOLGIRL who leapt into a canal to escape a sex attacker has been praised by police for making a “snap decision”...

Police hunting pair caught on CCTV in connection with Bannatyne's shooting

Christine Lavelle - November 2, 2010

By Christine Lavelle POLICE probing the shooting of a man outside an Edinburgh health club have revealed they are looking for two suspects...

Sozzled swimmer sparks search

Deadline News Journalist - February 22, 2010

By Rory Reynolds A DOZY drunk sparked a search and rescue yesterday after he staggered into a canal. Emergency services were called to the Union Canal...

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