Christmas is coming

SANTA will be making his usual visit to the Lowland canals this Christmas. He’ll be on the Union Canal aboard LUCS’ Saint Michael, leaving from Linlithgow Canal Basin morning and afternoon on December 10, 11, 17 and 18. Go to https://bookings. lucs.org.uk to book. The Falkirk Wheel will also be hosting Santa and his elves on boat trips in December. Book via https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/news/helpsantafindthemagic/ Over at the Helix, the Kelpies will be hosting Cosy Christmas Reads, with Christmas-themed stories, rhymes and songs for ages 3–8. Bookings via https:// www. thehelix.co.uk/whats-on/cosy-christmas-reads-22/

Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust, on the Union Canal, will be offering wreath-making workshops, candle painting and family Christmas craft cruises. Follow the trust on Instagram and Facebook to get the details.