All aboard for launch of canal festival
KIRKINTILLOCH canal festival gets under way today with a week of family friendly activities.
Boat trips are available daily and there are a host of events including a roller disco, canoeing, archery, stone-carving sessions and a night time cycle ride.
There will also be stalls, food, silk painting and mini-golf at the college campus.
A 1940s/50s-style tea dance will take place in Club Bliss on Wednesday (7pm-9pm) and Saturday (1pm-3pm).
Dunbartonshire Concert Band and Kirkintilloch Male Voice Choir will be performing, along with Coppers on the Canal.
The festival concludes with a free firework display at the harbour on Sunday night.
Gillian Renwick, deputy leader of East Dunbartonshire council, said: “I hope as many people as possible take the chance to enjoy the wealth of family fun and entertainment on offer.
“There really is something for everyone, from boat trips and classic cars to roller discos and interactive arts. The festival provides a chance for Kirkintilloch to welcome visitors from all over East Dunbartonshire and beyond, boosting the economy and showcasing local attractions.”
Venues include the town centre, Southbank Marina, New College Lanarkshire, Kirkintilloch Campus, Lairdsland Primary, Kirkintilloch Police Station,
Visit www.kirkintillochcanalfestival.org for more information.