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I go up the Caledonian Canal without a paddle

A Scottish self-drive riverboat adventure is challenging and fun “The important thing is not to panic,” our unflappable instructor Ben Johnstone says in response to my wide-eyed concern. We’re at the ...
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Ex-rugby player completes record canal swim for teammate's late wife

Former professional rugby union player Iain Sinclair has become the first person to swim the full length of the Caledonian Canal - a challenge he took on in memory of Jenny Hastings. Jenny, the wife ...
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The Caledonian Account

Examines the effect upon the Highlands of Scotland of Thomas Telford, builder of the Caledonian canal and of Sir Walter Scott. In the course of an autumn journey through the present day canal from ...
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Scott Hastings: 'I swim every week in Scottish bay where my beautiful wife died - it's been good for me'

Scott’s friend Iain has begun his attempt at swimming the 60-mile length of the Caledonian Canal to raise money in Jenny’s memory. Ex-Scotland rugby player Scott Hastings says he returns every week to ...
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Ex-rugby player completes record canal swim for teammate's late wife

Iain Sinclair is the first person to swim the full length of the 200-year-old Caledonian Canal Former professional rugby union player Iain Sinclair has become the first person to swim the full length ...