The £83m Canal Restoration linking Edinburgh with Glasgow. Ep. 181.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ธ.ค. 2021
- Find out how a 200-year old canal was restored, once again linking Edinburgh with Glasgow. Scotland's capital city re-joined with it largest city by the Union and Forth & Clyde Canals. As the £83m Millennium Link Project celebrates it's 20th anniversary, we take a journey by narrowboat from the east coast of Scotland to the west coast along the re-opened route.
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Otis really looks supreme on board, like being a canal dog is what he’s meant to do. Love his demeanor!
He loves it xxx
I can see Otis is taking good care of his two Dads - he’s a keen crew member! I love the scale of that aqueduct! My grandad was born in Edinburgh - hope to visit from Canada one day! Got your lovely calendar in the mail. The photographs are gorgeous. Merry Christmas to our boys, the Foxes!
Cheers, Pamela. Merry Christmas to you too xxx
Otis looks so regal sitting there. Love to see you two laughing. See you next week, looking forward to it.
Thank you, see you next week 🙏❤️🏴
It’s a shame that the original singer sewing machine factory in Clydebank was still there as that would have so cool to see. They used the canal to export their sewing machines in huge wooden crates up and down the country and the world. Haven’t been for a mooch around Glasgow in years but I hope some of the industrial buildings which used the canal are still there. So glad you started in Edinburgh I can’t wait to see you do the Falkirk wheel. Once again another fab post with plenty of giggles 🤗🤗
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Thank you for the Friday smile
You're welcome, Karin xxxx
Nothing else to say but just brilliant guys. I'm looking forward to seeing this canal as its one I'd love to do myself... xx
We enjoyed it, mate. Oooooh.... 4 goes Narrowboating in Scotland 🤣🏴
What could possibly go wrong 🤣🤣🤣
Quite a lot I would imagine... keep it up, just loving your adventures xx
Gary. I enjoy your vlogs as well. Congrats with your new lady. Wish you a wonderful, prosperous, safe, adventurous New Year in 2022. CHEERS!
Otis looks just as happy on any boat you happen to be on. Thank you for another very interesting vlog.
Thanks for watching!
My favorite thing about Fridays -- a few minutes with you two boys, Otis and some lovely scenery. 💖💖
So glad!
Grape-Nuts - breakfast of champions!
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Thanks for coming back to Narrow boats and history. Love it. Keep them coming please.
We gave you loads of history on the Caledonian x
Why you guys always made my Friday? Love Otis, the wisest of you three. Very cool doggie.
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Another wonderful episode of "Otis goes narrowboating". Scotland is the land of my ancestors so these vlogs have special interest to me. Lovely scenery and nice camera work.
Glad you enjoyed it, David xxx
Thank you very much, I now can never look at a train the same way again. “TRAIN” !!!!
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Awesome shot at 6:33. TRAIN.
Thank you 🙏
I knew it, bloody brilliant. I nearly fell off my chair when you leaned over that Bridge. Bonnie Prince Charles all 5ft of him actually stayed near me at fools Nook resting his men & horse's before continuing south.can't wait for next week's Rainbow Tunnel, as that tune stuck in your head yet. Fantastic as always boy's. see you next week with that fancy watch you wear Colin!
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Otis looks so chill when he's on a canal. Great dog. Great vlog. Can't wait to see y'all do a "wheelie!!"
He's always chilled xx
I said it for you at about 6 minutes in on the aqueduct and the train passed, I yelled TRAAAAAAIIIIIIINNNN....lol great entertainment guys.
Cheers, Tony...... TRAAAAAIIN!
Fab trip.
Goodness knows how many times we’ve been up and down that stretch. But many thanks for the mention of our Seagull Trust charity. Much appreciated. There’s such a lot to talk about along there and understand that you couldn’t cover it all.
Meanwhile Otis was a star. So alert and interested.
Roll on next week. C&Lx
Our pleasure!
Wonderful photography and beautiful scenery. Looks like Otis has "pride of place", being able to sit up high enough to see it all; his own throne seat for the royal boy! Truly enjoyed today's vlog, thanks.
He loves to watch the world go by xx
I couldn't stop watching Otis , He has the most beautiful face ever , 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍
We are lucky to have him xx
From California: Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your wonderful videos. They have really brightened some pretty dark days for many of us. Looking forward to the new boat, plus further adventures. And a special shoutout to the adorable Otis!
Thank you, so glad you';re enjoying what we do xxxx
Brilliant choice of music, brilliant vlog with brilliant information and on top the divine outtakes! 😍😍
Of course you are missing some information!
Who ever is complaining has to put on some gear and leave the house to catch everything with his own eyes.
And make a more informative video every week that is also a joy to watch like yours.
Noone is able to do that, simply because something would be missing .....and that's you!
Thanks so much! 😊
It’s fun to watch Colin’s love-hate relationship with trains. Oh those evil trains that caused the demise of the canals I love them so that I want to ride the trains. And the way he acts like those dogs from the movie up and the way they react about a squirrel but for him it’s train.
No hate at all 🤣
Ahaha! 😂You made me laugh out loud...which scared my cat 😂 “Ya blocked”!
Another great little ‘trip’ with the three of you...love the way Otis stands there navigating for Shawn.
Safe travels 🕊
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Otis is too adorable for words. We took the train between Glasgow and Edinburgh - and I'm not sure I realized there was a canal right there! I bet it felt good to be back on a narrowboat - even one that was a little shorter. The Falkirk Wheel is an amazing bit of engineering. I can't wait to see you cover that because I know how you do things and I know it will be amazing.
Yeah it was great to be back on a narrowboat, Justine. I hope you think we do the Falkirk Wheel justice xxx
Brilliant, you passed my childhood home! I could imagine hanging out the washing and seeing you both pass the bottom of my garden, mouth dropped open and star struck! I’ve followed you guys from the beginning and watched how your vlogs have developed, I’m surprised a tv company hasn’t approached you yet! Thanks to you both, for the enjoyment you bring. 🤗🌟
WOW That's awesome xxxx
Loving you travelling through my childhood we did Glasgow to Edinburgh over time and by road. Each place has a memory of my family growing through West Lothian
That's awesome!
Many thanks for another great adventure. I really enjoy all of the education in history, the beautiful present scenery, and your excellent sense of good fun humor together.
Glad you enjoyed it, Matt 🙏❤️🏴🐾
Looks like it was windy crossing those aquaducts, going in a straight line but tiller hard to starboard. Another brilliant video, love your boom shots.
Was a bit breezy xx
Otis doesn't looked fazed by the new boat. Some nice scenery and loved the castle.
He doesn't;t care, so ling as we're there with him xx
Thank you. You improve my life.
Awesome 😎 Thank you, William xx
You’ll never want to leave Scotland. It’s beautiful!
You're right, we don't want to leave. 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
Lovely vlog and cruise. Very countrified ! I stream you from TH-cam on my iPhone onto the tele and no links appear on screen this way. Best wishes and omg how well behaved is little Otis. Bless him. Trevor.
Good to know 👍👍
Grape nuts... crunch crunch. Another great vlog boys. Lots of turns in the canals of Scotland. Thanks and hug to Otis.
Hugs to Otis given 👍❤️🐾
You two are awesome together ❤ be safe and god bless you .
Thank you! You too!
Fish and Chips whilst watching latest Foxes Afloat are what Fridays are all about!
I'm hungry now 🤣🤣
Love your History Tours Colin, it's very calming to watch your Vlogs. Nice music, lovely views, feels like journeying right along with you. That you 3 are back on a narrow boat feels comforting - as you seem like "Pros" at it. Happy floats along!
Thank you, glad you enjoy what we do 🙏❤️
Hey guys
Is Otis guarding your new hire boat. Bless him
Another great adventure the 3 of you are going on
Have fun 🤩
Enjoy ya time there
Looks lovely
Take care
Love Kim x x
Glad you enjoyed it, Kim xxx
Thanks for bringing us along with you for ride. That is some beautiful country I'm happy you are sharing this with us.
This really is a beautiful country, we don't want to leave xxx
Very tranquil cruise guys, looking forward to more. 👍😁😍🐶🍷
Thank you 🙏❤️🏴
Great video lads, love the photography, filming and history lesson 👍 you do make me laugh, my husband said are you watching them boat boys again ?🙄😄 Otis is gorgeous, he loves taking it all in, and a proper captain, he'd be great at the tiller while Shaun had a wee kip. Looking forward to the Falkirk Wheel. Lol Alioban xxx
You need to get your husband watching them boats 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Very interesting scenery, from grim industrial to bucolic green. It did look a bit dour though, so had to go and put my brown sweater on!
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Love your vlogs, could never get tired of listening to you both. But then I'm sitting down eating nuts!!. ❤
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woo hoo so good to see you back on a Narrow Boat, am totally enjoying the history and quirky stories, was thinking how green it was with not many houses alongside the canal, and looking forward to seeing more from you, so good of ABC boats to loan you one of their Narrow Boats, and love the layout.. am hoping that can get to england in the next couple of years, after my Chemo Treatment for renal cancer, and a holiday on a narrow boat is a must after watching all your Vlogs...take care stay safe and enjoy...
Still green as it was filmed several weeks ago xxx
Hi guys. Fancy meeting up in Glasgow?
Don't worry.... I'm not a stalker 😆.
But if there's anywhere you'd like to see, I'll be your guide. We have some quirky little pubs you might like.
Many are 'dug' friendly for Otis.
Let me know 😊xxx
Aww, Alison. All our filming is completed now, we're not in the area anymore xx
Wow, that was a great start. All the beautiful trees and green fields. Otis is a handsome boy. History, loved it. Take care guys and god bless.
As always, thank you, Fran 🙏❤️🐾🏴
Brilliant photo bomb by Otis in the final scene!
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Can I just write, that I for one seriously appreciate these beautiful vlogs Colin… They are amazing! The camera work and the music all so majestic and at times mind blowing. I love the way you are filled with all the information to share with us lot. Your channel is so wholesome.
Is it also okay? to mention that there is so much cuteness in you two and Otis! Makes a middle aged lady smile every week. I loved Sean’s jumper it looks lovely on him. Your videos cheer me up so much as my disability has had me housebound for the past three weeks now, I feel I’m always on a great adventure with you two wonderful men.
Stay safe my darlings… here’s to next week 💙💙💙
Awww thank you so much, Jay 🙏❤️🐾
You'll pass through my home town of Kirkintilloch. Before the Beeching cuts, there used to be a river passing underneath a railway, passing underneath a canal. You'll go over that point if you stay on the Forth and Clyde Canal. Most of the cast iron red telephone boxes were made there(in the Lion foundry). The original Clyde Puffers were first built in Kirkintilloch. Kirkintilloch also had the first railway in Scotland, the Kirkintilloch to Monkland Railway carrying coal. Safe journey and thanks for all that you do. Oh and Kirkintilloch was originally built on an old Roman fort on Antoinine's Wall.
Awesome x
So interesting, thanks for all the work you two are doing for our enjoyment
You're so welcome, Alice ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Loved watching this, our lowland canals are very underused, hopefully this will inspire some folk to get out & enjoy them.
I hope so!
Awesome vlog! Looks like Otis was happy to be back on the narrowboat again😍
He doesn't mind where he is, so long as we're there xx
☺️ that semitrad stern is the perfect dogpen for Otis 😍🤗
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Knocked it out of the park again boys! In this stressful time it's so nice to watch your videos and get some stress relief. Don't forget to show a little bit of the interior of the hire boat and perhaps Shaun doing his cooking. Great job, I appreciate all your hard work. Love and a big smooches to Otis the first mate.
Thank you, Celine xx
Love the different camera angles, for a second I thought you’d fallen off the aqueduct! Happy weekend. 😃x
Thank you, Elaine 🙏❤️🏴
Hope you spotted the laughing / greetin bridge , bridge 61
Greeting is a Scots word for crying. The two faces of this bridge look in opposite directions: the Laughing face towards the simpler construction work east and the Greeting face towards the more difficult construction work of a tunnel and flights of locks to the west.
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Bonnie Sir Otis looks a little saddened by the fact that he had to give up his Cruiser.
🤣🤣🤣 He's pretty settled where ever he goes xx
@@FoxesAfloat yes he is a laid back dude just “California Dreaming on such a winter’s day”.
Otis is so happy getting a good look!
He's loving his trip xx
Thanks for an interesting vlog. Can't wait to see your new home.
Thank you, Jim x
Love the series.
So nice to see the canal cleaned and back in use. I left Edinburgh in the late sixties and it was a complete mess.
Brilliant as Usual. Always makes me smile and laugh. Thank you. You are both so appreciated in all you do. 🙏✌️❤️
If you're smiling, we're smiling xxxx
My gosh, you are so cute, the three of you, I wish I could give you a hug. As usual, the video was filled with beautiful scenery and interesting history. Love you guys, stay safe and kiss on the nose to Otis.❤️
Awww thank you 🙏❤️😘
Otis obviously approves of this! Happy to see you boys on a narrowboat again and especially in my ancestral country of Scotland! Keep it up!
Thank you, Edwin. We're all loving Scotland ❤️🏴
I know you are a few weeks behind in the video so by now you have passed my wee town assuming you went along the Glasgow branch , after Falkirk you would have come to a wee place called Auchinstarry in the town of Kilsyth, a gorgeous marina with a restaurant called the Boathouse. I live in Kilsyth and I hope you enjoyed passing our scenery as much as I love it :) (again assuming this is the branch you have taken!!!)
Yeah, we film several weeks in advance xxxx
The canal was closed for a while after it burst its banks. Bottom of the 5 sisters bing there's 5 sisters zoo where I did a couple of zoo keepers shifts. They've rescued most of their large carnivores from travelling circuses in Europe.
Yep, that's to come 👍👍👍
I spit up my Grape Nuts from laughing when you said "Willian Lynn was the last man to die of the plague in 2020".
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Ooooh I do like a Grape Nut! 😆 (Love Jeff Lynne too). Thanks Guys.
You have great taste xx
@@FoxesAfloat Clearly! I follow you guys!
Ah, the land of Simple Minds! One of my favorite bands. I got to meet them on tour in 2018 in Portland, Oregon. Good to see you floating around in Scotland. Great vlog, as usual. Hopefully, Otis is ok with a smaller boat... Shaun just needs Cake and wine....;)
Always need wine and cake 😉👍🏻🏴
The land of Bronskie Beat, a true band, with songs that had lyrics that matter
@@shrory Good band as well!
Otis is certainly a handsome young man.
And he knows it 🤣🤣🤣🐾🐾
Thanks for this video guys. I enjoyed cycling this route, although I went the opposite direction - from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Yes, it is quite rural. There are occasional walkers on the tow path near towns, but there are also isolated stretches where the path dwindles down to a graveled rut a few inches wide. The aqueducts and tunnel (nearer Glasgow) combine with the Falkirk Wheel to make an interesting journey. Lots and lots of bridges, including footbridges, near Edinburgh.
It's a great canal xx
Fun Vlog. Love seeing you back on a Narrowboat. Hope you get the joke with my FB comment!
🤣🤣🤣 Just seen it xx
I used to stay where you filmed the swans! Loved it, watching the boats going past
Lovely place x
Otis looks happy on this boat you should get your new boat like Otis friendly so he is not stretching to see out 😁
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Thanks for the History lesson. I just love watching your new adventures. Have a great week.
You're welcome, Retha. Thank you xx
Brilliant Vlog as usual. Some really interesting history here. Thanks for sharing. Keep well and safe. James
Thanks, James 😎 Have a great weekend xx
Thanks again for a wonderful video. I always learn a great deal every time you two kindly share your travels.
I feel a day is never wasted when you learn something new. I am 78 and still learning, thanks to guys like you.
Merry Christmas from Canada.
Awww thank you so much, Geoffrey. Hope you’re having a great weekend xx
Absolutely LOVE your beautiful videos, your history tidbits to go along with the view, Otis the Captain, and all the laughs! Fantastic shot of your red boat with the pretty blue and white "TRAIN" going past ❤️
He he, nice!
Love the history tour boys keep it up
Thank you, Kevin. Will do xx
Captain Otis on the job!
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So well done. So educational. So entertaining!
Thank you ❤️
You never fail to make us smile
If you;'re smiling, we're smiling 👍❤️
I'd subscribe over and over if I could 😁. Thank you so much for taking us along on this trip. 🙋🏻♀️🏴🎄🔔🎅 stay safe and balmy ❤
Awesome! Thank you!
🙂 glad to see you again on a narrowboat. All is right with the world. I noticed that you have posts that are 22hrs old and I just was notified by yt that your vlog was dl. I know UK is 7hrs ahead of me in Tx USA CST. HELP🤡 lol. You know I ❤ Scotland so totally enjoying this. Safe travels and Godspeed to the 3 of you.
Some comments are from Patreon that get 24 hour early access 👍❤️
I enjoy all of your videos, they are relaxing and the cinematography is of such a high standard it’s like watching mainstream TV, plus knowing how difficult it is to produce video of your quality makes it all awe inspiring. I’m wondering when a production company is going to spot your talents.
WOW thank you so much, David xx
Yay . . . you look so much better back on a narrow boat. Great vlog guys and so informative. Take care.
Thank you, mark xx
Love seeing Scotland, and that little regal Otis. Took a mental health day off from the mental health hospital today; got to watch this at home rather than in the break room at work. Thank you for the delightful tour.
Hope you're ok xxx
Otis seems to have found a nice place to watch the world go by xx
He loves it up on that seat x
Very enjoyable - i always thought that the belt between Glasgow and Edinburgh was mostly industrial grimness but it’s lovely :)
Yeah, there’s some beautiful parts xx
Y’all must have a perpetual sense of being watched when you’re standing at the camera (I don’t mean from all of us who view the vlog.), explaining about where you are, what you’re going to be doing, what we’ll get to watch and hear. I say this because frequently that fantastic other member of the crew Otis has intently locked his focus on y’all. Some of the time, he gets distracted by something in the water and looks down at the canal. He’s a curious George, that Otis! He couldn’t be living with a better pair because you both are curious Georges as well. Thank you for the scenery, the history, the smooth cruise. I can’t wait to hear and see what all happens with the Falkirk Wheel!
Quite a lot of people that see us, know who we are now. they usually just give us a wave xxx
Another great 👍👍😃 vlog since my birthday is today I am looking forward to your next vlog Otis is such a great dog 🐶🐕 not running around and just watching, Shaun on the other hand is off the hook I have really enjoyed your program keep up the good work
Oooooh Happy Birthday xxx
Enjoyed the vlog very much this week guys. You encountered no other boaters and the scenery was so tranquil it made for a great vlog. Good to hear about the history of the region. Take care, stay safe and well. Regards Derek.
The canal was very quiet, probably as its the end of the season xx
Great video guys…as usual. Look forward to seeing Linlithgow in the next video as I live in Lithgow, Australia, named after the Scottish town.
Awesome, thank you ❤️🏴
Hey guys not watching saving up for a Christmas eve marathon! Have you ever thought you would be part of a holiday marathon? :)
Sounds awesome 😎❤️
So good to see you 3 on a narrow boat again! Always enjoy the information! Otis looked a bit tired too at the end.🐶❤️💜
Glad you enjoyed it, Dee xxxxxxx
I can tell that you 3 are really enjoying Scotland. Scotland is Fabulously Georges. Sorry about my Grape nuts this morning. Next vlog I’ll switch to oatmeal. Much quieter. LOL snort
I do enjoy Scottish graffiti. ENJOY Your Holidays guys:
Scotland is AMAZING!! 🏴🏴🏴
How long does it take you to do all the research for these vlogs? Every one is packed full of info that adds even more value to the already great content. Otis looks like he’s had a growth spurt … still sat taking it all in though 😉. Superb vlog, thank you, hope you’re enjoying being back on a narrowboat exploring more of Scotland - sure looks to be a beautiful place!
It takes a whole week to do one video. Research, film, edit and captions x
@@FoxesAfloat the professionalism of the final product is well worth the time and effort you put! Thank you for making them :)
Outtakes are back 😃
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it always amazing me to how they build a bridge to have a canal flow over a road or river.
Yeah, it's awesome engineering xx
🤣🤣🤣 "You're blocked." Nice video. Safe travels.
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When I lived in Ohio for a few years cuz of family at the time till I moved to Texas I saw plenty of locks between Logan Ohio and Canal Winchester Ohio. Obviously the ones in Canal Winchester was kept up and has a plate that says the history on it. In Logan (they are in the back wood mostly following a gravel road) there is a LOT of locks with water still in em. (No doors though) and only a couple had the plates. If I ever hit the lottery I'd like to buy the land from there to canal Winchester just to rebuild it.