Guthrie Hutton

An illuminating account of the development of the canals across central Scotland in the 18th and 19th century, and their decline and rebirth in the 20th century. The canals have really come into their own during the pandemic lockdown, with many thousands benefiting from these fingers of countryside penetrating deep into built-up areas, many thousands who enjoy from the towpath the greenery and flowers, the birdlife, the fishing, and to marvel at the engineering skills of the canal builders. Who can forget the sight of cormorant flying low above the water, and who among the enthusiasts determined to preserve the canals could have realised the importance they would have when Covid-19 brought the world to a juddering halt?… (mais)