Slateford Aqueduct, Navigable aqueduct in Slateford district, Edinburgh, Scotland
The eight-arch aqueduct stretches 183 meters across the Water of Leith, carrying the Union Canal through a cast-iron trough secured by masonry walls.
Engineer Hugh Baird completed the construction of Slateford Aqueduct in 1822, following design principles established by Thomas Telford for the Chirk Aqueduct.
The structure represents a significant example of Scottish industrial engineering, demonstrating the technical capabilities of early 19th-century canal construction methods.
Visitors can access the aqueduct via the northern towpath, which provides walking routes and connects to the broader Union Canal network.
The aqueduct combines an iron water trough with stone archways, rising 23 meters above the Water of Leith with spans of 15 meters each.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: 1822
GPS coordinates: 55.92340,-3.24961
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:29
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