Passenger boats ran on the canal from 1783, and in 1809 fast boats were introduced, running from Edinburgh to Falkirk in 3 hours 30 minutes, providing such comforts as food, drink and newspapers. By 1812 they carried 44,000 passengers, taking receipts of more than £3,450.
Passenger boats ran on the canal from 1783, and in 1809 fast boats were introduced running from Edinburgh to Falkirk in 3 hours 30 minutes, providing such comforts as food, drink and newspapers By 1812 they carried 44,000 passengers, taking receipts of more than £3450.