Union Canal Unlocked

Betwixt & Between Stone

Betwixt & Between Stone (c) James Perry
Betwixt & Between Stone (c) James Perry

This stone is a stage marker for the passenger boats that used to travel along the canal from Edinburgh to Falkirk. The fares were charged depending on the number of stages on the journey, just like bus fares today. From Edinburgh to here it cost 8d First Class and 6d Second Class.

Location

A map showing the location of this point of interest