Scotland’s Lowland Services List

This services list has been compiled in collaboration with and the boaters who use the Forth & Clyde and the Union Canals. The list will remain a live document which can be added to or have services taken away if they no longer exist. If you use a service you wish to be added, please send, along with the service providers contact information to [email protected] Each service on this list has been checked as being live and solvent.

All of Scottish Canals facilities including toilets, showering facilities, fueling points, pump outs, slipways and many more can be found along with the relevant phone numbers to call, on the following document.

The Forth and Clyde Skippers Guide

The link to the skipper’s guide and above information is

https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Scottish-Canals-Lowlands-Skippers- Guide-WEB-May-16.pdf

Bookings for fuel and pump outs should be made through the Boat Movements Phone number which is

07810794467

EMERGENCY SERVICES NUMBERS

Police, Fire and Ambulance services : 999 Non emergency : 101 National Health Service : 111

The LCA does not endorse any of the companies providing services, nor does it guarantee, or accept any liability for any work carried out. Liability is on the user if they choose to use any of the services on the list. List of Services for Users Drydocks and other Facilities

Falkirk Hire Boats

Falkirk Wheel Lime Road Dry dock facilities. Very busy with Hire boats. Falkirk Main office for boat hire company customers FK1 4RS to pick up their hire boats.

T: 01324627212 E: [email protected] W: http://falkirkhireboats.co.uk/about/

SEAGULL TRUST CRUISES

‘ Free Canal cruising in for people with special needs.’

The Trust has a flyer that highlights the Bookings system. Each branch has a telephone number that goes directly to their booking officer. They not only deal with bookings, but other enquiries, if appropriate, passing them on.

These numbers are:

Falkirk: 07722342913 : 01417777165 : 07511055081

Marion Seagull (Holiday Cruise): 07513291771 General Email enquiries: [email protected]

Printing services and Signage

Minutemanpress

58 Vicar Street Falkirk Business cards, flyers, brochures, calendars and all FK1 1JB types of printing carried out quickly.

T: 01324613636 W: http://falkirk.minutemanpress.co.uk/

Network Signs

324 Holmlea Road All types of signage and graphics fitted to all surfaces. G44 4BX

T:01416374892 E: [email protected] W: http://www.networksigns.net/

Boat Repairs, Maintenance &Fitting out.

Potel Marine Fitting out, Electrical installation and repair, Plumbing, 32 Baird Road Mechanical engineering, Engine service and repair, Ratho Hull survey, Heat loss visualization, Hull blacking, EH28 8RA Shot blasting, Water tank cleaning and coating, Toilet installation and repair, Anodes welding, Painting Internal and external, Joinery, Fireplace fitting and refit, T: 07852247487 Fibreglass, Window fitting and repair, Boat signage using E: [email protected] decals.

Decals. Ferry Marine Whether you have a 2hp or a 300hp race engine, we are Unit 1 equipped to work on them all. We have the knowledge, Hunting Park experience, tools and software to look after your outboard Houston Industrial Estate Anything from a simple service to a complete rebuild. Livingstone We are a dealers for Mercury and Tohatsu Engines, we EH54 5QS can cater for your Honda, Mariner, Mercury, Johnson, Evinrude, Yamaha, Suzuki, and even your Seagull! T: 0131 331 1233 We also do full gearbox overhauls and complete boat fit F: 0131 331 4836 outs. What we do not know about outboards is probably E: [email protected] not worth knowing. A full parts and accessories counter is W: http://www.ferrymarine.co.uk/ Also on hand in our front shop for all you outboard needs.

Steven Kelvin

Forth and Clyde Marine Services Northside Works Grange Lane Crane lifts restricted to late March, early April late May , September. Also boat storage. Scotland FK3 8EG

T: 01324471535 M: 07833953288 E: [email protected]

Thomas Walker

Boat and Motor Engineers 23 Davidson Street Airdrie Service, Mechanical, Electrical and Heating Systems Gearbox and Engine service and repairs.

T: 07775667674

E: [email protected]

Boat Repairs, Maintenance &Fitting out.

DDZ Marine DDZ has over 30 years of experience in boat sales and servicing Started in 1984 by Dino Zavaroni it has 13 employees, and one Largs Yatch Haven of the best equipped and modern purpose built boat sheds in the Irvine Road West of Scotland. Delivers a first class level of service. Largs Only stockists in Western Scotland for Beneteau power, Volvo KA30 8EZ Penta and Paguro generators. Products stocked include Eberspacher, Wallas, Raymarine, Garmin,Yanmar, Evenrude, ETEC, Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, Torqeedo, Avon, Zodiac, PRM gearboxes and many more. Our team are fully trained in boat maintenance and we carry out jobs from simple lifting and boat Scrubbing, to complex engineering in electronics. electrical and engine repairs and installations. All you need under one roof. T: 01475686072 E: [email protected] W: http://www.ddzmarine.co.uk/

Viewforth Glazing

Viewforth Glazing 139 Gilmore Place Lothian EH3 9PP Have carried out glazing replacement in the past.

T: 0131 229 8518 E: [email protected] W: https://www.viewforthglazing.co.uk/

M&S Fire Protection Ltd.

2 Hunter Road Rutherglen Supply, installation and servicing of all types of fire extinguishers. Glasgow G73 1LB

T: 01416472121 M: 07854397462 F: 01416477444 E: [email protected] W: http://www.m-s-fireprotection.co.uk/

E.S. Alternators

7 Eastside Industrial Estate 0141647Kilsyth Road Kirkintilloch Remanufacture alternators. Repair alternators Glasgow Smart charge, vintage electrics and wiring loom repairs. G66 1QG Repairs to electric motors and Eberspacher heaters.

T: 01417763689 F: 0141 776 1115 E: [email protected] W: http://www.esalternators.co.uk/

Cranage

Forsyth’s of Denny Easterton Stirling Road Denny FK6 6RF Crane hire in Scotland and Transport services

T: 01324822141 M: 07918556826 E: [email protected] W: https://www.forsythofdenny.co.uk/

AB2000 95 Westburn Drive Cambuslang Glasgow Plant hire including cranage in Scotland. G72 7NA Point of contact Ian Campbell, Crane Manager.

T: 01416461212 M: 07867791160 E: [email protected] W: https://www.ab2000.co.uk/

Boat Safety Certification

Peter c/o Marina Auchinstarry G65 9sg

Boat Safety Scheme Examiner

T: 07979524883 E: [email protected]

Ross Hunter

A Adamson & Co 5 Kerse Road Grangemouth

FK3 8HQ Boat Safety Scheme Examiner See website for all services. T: 01324665696 M: 07831669436 E: [email protected] W: http://www.aadamson.co.uk/

Marine Gas Safe Installation, Inspection and Certification All operate in Scotland

Heatwave Gas Services

Heatwave Plumbing & Heating 25 Bankhouse Avenue Largs KA30 9PF

Boat Safety Gas installation and Examiner See website or call for all Marine Services. T: +44 7773774937 E: [email protected] W: https://www.heatwave.org.uk/

IWABSSW: https://www.heatwave.org.uk/ Limited

83 Moorcroft New Brighton Marine appliance servicing Mold NDT (ultrasonic) Hull surveys Flintshire Qualified Marine Electrical Engineer CH7 6RX

Boat Safety Scheme Examiner

T: 07814530679 E: [email protected] W: http://www.iwabss-limited.co.uk/

James Hale

Yacht and Boat Surveys Ltd Small craft surveys (up to 24mtrs) Tarbert Road Coding surveys accredited. Rigs and Sails. Ardrishaig Steel, Alloy and Wooden vessels. PA30 8EA

Boat Safety Scheme Examiner T: 07879551508 See website for full details of services. E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: http://www.yachtandboatsurveys.com/

Information from James Hale : As from April 1 2019 CO alarm(s) are needed on many vessels (BSS)

requirement, now as per BSS link info below.

https://www.boatsafetyscheme.org/media/296735/BSS-COAR-Handout-21Mar2019-reduced-size.pdf

CHANDLERS Local and Online

Midland Chandlers

Parkgate Teddesley Road Penkridge Carry a large and diverse range of products Staffordshire from coal and firelighters to gearboxes and propellers. ST19 5RH See website or call for full details of services supplied.

T: 01785712437 F: 01785714666 E: [email protected] W: https://www.midlandchandlers.co.uk

Duncan Yacht Chandlers

7 Scotland Street Glasgow General parts and supplies and clothing. G5 8NL

T: 01414296044 E: [email protected] W: http://www.duncanyacht.co.uk/

Ely Boat Chandlers

21 Waterside Ely CB7 4AU Sterling Electrical materials, general supplies and parts.

T: 01353 663095 E: [email protected] W: https://www.elyboatchandlers.com/

Port Edgar Chandelry

Port Edgar Marina Shore Road Queensferry Previously known as Bosuns Locker. General supplies and parts. EH30 9SQ Port Edgar also carries out boat sales and engineering.

T: 0131 331 3875 E: [email protected] W: https://www.portedgar.co.uk/

Boat covers, Sails, LED lighting and Flooring

Custom Made Covers

102 Thornhill Road Falkirk FK2 7AE Custom made covers of all kinds including Cratch covers.

T: 01324623311 E: [email protected] W: www.wemakecustomcovers.co.uk

Forth Marine Textiles Ltd

Unit 7. 9 Miller Road Custom made covers of all kinds Dunfermline KY12 9DL

T: 01383622444 E: [email protected] W: https://www.forthmarinetextiles.co.uk

Sail Doctor We repair and modify sails at our base at Port Edgar West Pier Marina on the in Scotland. We also Port Edgar Marina manufacture covers and other heavy fabric items for South Queensferry marine, industrial and architectural use, and we are EH30 9SQ agents for Hyde sails, one of the worlds largest volume sail makers, and we believe the best.

We combine a friendly service with a quality product and we are always available to discuss your requirements. Whether you need a sail modification for your small cruising yacht, a quote for specialist fabric covers for industry, or you would like to know more about having T: 07974074493 a garden awning manufactured. E: [email protected] W: https://www.saildoctor.co.uk Please visit our website for details of all of our services.

Ferguson Carpets and Flooring

8a Main Street Dalmeny Flooring company who have fitted carpets and flooring South Queensferry to boats previously and recently to a high standard. EH30 9TU

T:01313191777 W: http://fergusoncarpetsandflooring.co.uk/

Bedazzled LED Lighting

Grand Union Works Whilton Locks Northamptonshire A specialist company dealing in all aspects of LED NN11 2NH lighting for the marine and leisure industries.

T: 01327843811 E: [email protected] W: https://bedazzledLEDlighting.co.uk

Fuel suppliers

WWS Fuels

Block 5 Greenhills Industrial Estate Professional service with a personal touch. Coltswood Road Multiple drop and multiple site deliveries Coatbridge Also available to take away toilet waste and supply potable water. ML52AG

T: 01236434422 M: 07714755464 W: http://www.wwsfuels.co.uk/

James D Bilsland

Parkview Croftamie Suppliers of domestic heating oil, commercial fuel. Glasgow Diesel, wood pellets for stoves, and woodchip. G63 0EU See website for full details of all services provided.

T:01360660264 E: [email protected] W: http://www.jamesdbilsland.com/

Express Fuels

789 South Street

Whiteinch

Glasgow Suppliers of LPG gas bottles and refills. G14 0BX

T: 01419599991 E: [email protected] W: https://www.flogas.co.uk/stockists/details/express-fuels

D Jamieson and Son

962 Crow Road

Glasgow

G13 1JF Suppliers of LPG gas bottles and refills.

T: 01419592295 W:https://www.flogas.co.uk/stockists/details/d-jamieson-son-ltd

G.Christie and Sons Ltd

17 Salamander Yards Edinburgh EH6 7HB Suppliers of multi burning and wood burning stoves Suppliers of all types of fuel for above stoves T:01315546116 Supplier of accessories for fuel and stoves. E: [email protected] W: http://www.forestfireedinburgh.co.uk/

Commercial and Charities

Linlithgow Society (LUCS) Canal Centre Provides boat hire with or without crew. Manse Road Basin Provides local boat trips and Trips. Linlithgow Canal centre with tea room. Gives educational talks on the Union canal. EH49 6AJ Scotlands only Canal Museum. Room hire for private functions. Pump out facilities for residential & holiday craft. T: 01506 671215 E: [email protected] W: http://www.lucs.org.uk/

Re-Union canal boats Ltd

Narrowboat Gosling 7 Lower Gilmore Bank Re-union canal boats is a social enterprise Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Falkirk operating across the EH3 9QP the Forth and Clyde and Union canals. Training, boat trips, boat for hire for all functions. T: 01312618529 Santa trips at Christmas a speciality. E: [email protected] W: http://www.re-union.org.uk/

Navvies

1 Applecross Street Navvies Barge is a boat trip company offering Glasgow trips along the for up to 12

G4 9SP customers. If you would like a trip down the canal With multiple people or brush up on your boat Handling, Navvies Barge is ideal. T: 07740449723 E: [email protected] W: http://www.peccadillobarge.co.uk/

Craft Daft on a Raft

Glasgow Bridge Cottage This is a floating art and craft studio, on the Kirkintilloch Forth and Clyde canal at Kirkintilloch, next to the Glasgow Stables pub and restaurant. G66 1RH Activity suitable for from 4yrs up to adults. Available to book for parties and groups. Adult craft evenings and events. T: 07910860225 E: [email protected] No prams or buggies allowed on board the boat as W: http://www.craftdaftonaraft.co.uk/ they can block the only exit.

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Lochrin Basin WLower: Gilmore Bank Luxury 4 star floating wide beam barge accommodation based in Edinburgh city centre for Edinburgh up to 5 adults and 2 children comfortably. EH3 9NY

T: 07445 494331 W: https://thefoursistersboatel.business.site/

Food and Drink along canal corridor

Beefeater Rosebank

Main Street Family friendly eatery. Booking advised at busy periods. Falkirk Just a short walk from lock 16 on F&C canal. FK1 4DS

T: 01324611842 W: http://www.beefeater.co.uk/steak-restaurant/Stirlingshire/Rosebank-Camelon

Boardwalk

Millennium Wheel Drive Falkirk Casual dining with outdoor drinking area and dining FK1 4AD terrace. Situated on road into bottom car park for The Falkirk Wheel. T: 01324272427 E: [email protected] W: https://boardwalkfalkirk.co.uk/

Union Inn

2 Port Downie Falkirk Traditional pub. Located at lock 16 on F&C canal FK1 4QZ Pets welcome.

T:01324626697 W: https://www.theunioninn.co.uk/menu

Glenskirlie House and Castle

Kilsyth Road Open for weddings, corporate, dining and rooms. Booking advised. A short walk from lock 20. Banknock. FK4 1UF

T: 01324 840201 W: http://www.glenskirliehouse.com/

The Boat House BAR RESTAURANT and HOTEL

Auchinstarry Marina Auchinstarry Kilsyth Sleek waterfront hotel with contemporary rooms Glasgow & free Wi Fi. Plus a restaurant with marina views. G65 9SG

T: 01236 807480 E: [email protected] W: http://www.theboathousekilsyth.com/ Facebook: The Boat House Kilsyth

There are numerous eateries in Kirkintilloch, and in Linlithgow, just a short walk from moorings, which serve various menus.

Food and Drink along canal corridor

The Stables

Kirkintilloch Hearty cask ales in an inn built in 1812. Glasgow With low beams and seats near the F&C canal. G66 1RH Pets welcome. Booking advised.

T: 0141 777 6088 W: https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/scotland-northern-ireland/thestableskirkintilloch

The Bridge Inn

27 Baird Road Ratho Canal side pub with bistro like fare offering Newbridge 4 airy rooms with free Wi-Fi and breakfast. EH28 8RA Bedrooms have views of the Union Canal.

T: 0131 333 1320 E: [email protected] W: http://www.bridgeinn.com/

Bridge 49

Linlithgow EH49 6LW A cafe bar & bistro offering best in food and wine with stunning canal views from the bistro and the T: 01506 846536 terrace overlooking the canal. E: [email protected] W: http://www.bridge49.co.uk/

The Park Bistro

Park Farm Converted cattle shed with three large arched Linlithgow windows, serving local produce on an international EH49 6QY menu.

T: 01506 846666 W: http://www.theparkbistro.co.uk/

Entertainment

Big Groove Productions

3 Kirkburn Road Bespoke samba drumming workshop for all ages Strathblane and abilities. Great for schools, community groups, Stirlingshire parties, team building, gala days. Just about any event. G63 9DJ Have performed at numerous canal events in the past.

T: 07817 419723 E: [email protected] W: http://www.biggroovepromotions.co.uk/