Illuminating Links is an exciting day long programme of canal based events that will light up Glasgow’s canal at Firhill Basin.

Kicking off from 2pm there will be family activities both on land and water with opportunities to try canoeing and kayaking sessions. You can also enjoy free boat trips along the canal, including a memorable trip on the Lazy Swan – Glasgow’s only floating tearoom!

For those who would rather keep their feet on the ground there will be arts & crafts activities on The Duckling, live music and inside the marquee there will be displays and information stands including a delicious fruit barra.

A stunning torchlight procession will be at the heart of the day’s celebrations to mark the rebirth of Glasgow’s historic canal corridor. School children living in and around the canal are currently working on a unique project to create a series of spectacular lanterns which will be paraded along the canal to Firhill Basin as the finale to Illuminating Links.

CANOEING AND KAYAKING
Free sessions will run from 2pm - 5pm by trained tutors

FREE BOAT TRIPS
Why not experience a boat trip along this important stretch of the Forth & Clyde canal on either the Voyager, Gypsy Princess or the Janet Telford. Operated by the Forth & Clyde Canal Society, all trips are free and will last approximately 20mins.

You can also get the chance to get on board a floating tearoom. The Lazy Swan will be offering boat trips with a difference!

ARTS & CRAFTS
Board the Ugly Duckling and get creative with arts & craft sessions on this unique narrow boat.
(All children must be accompanied by an adult)

IN THE MARQUEE
Opening at 2pm, there will be a performance stage, live music, fruit barra, face painting and information stands where you can learn more about the regeneration plans for the Glasgow branch of the Forth & Clyde canal.

LANTERN PARADE
The day’s events will draw to a close with a spectacular lantern display with a unique torchlight procession and giant lanterns illuminating the canal through a magical lighting, pyrotechnic and sound display. This is an experience not to be missed!