50 Years of the Linlithgow Union Canal Society
Tabled 13 October 2025 by Kirsteen Sullivan
That this House congratulates the Linlithgow Union Canal Society (LUCS) on its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of dedicated service to the restoration, preservation, and celebration of Scotland’s canal heritage; commends the efforts of LUCS to rally local support to revive the rundown Union Canal; praises the Society’s efforts in acquiring boats, clearing blockages, and participating in community events such as the Linlithgow Marches and the Drambuie Canal Marathon; recognises LUCS’s role in enhancing public engagement through the development of facilities including a museum, tearoom, education centre, and boating slipways; and acknowledges the importance of LUCS in preserving local history and strengthening civic pride.