VH-KDK Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Part one of a short zig-zag flight from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld in the Eastern Scottish Central Lowlands. 1. Taking off from rwy06 at Edinburgh. The Gogar Burn flows past the airport. 2. The junction of the M9 and A89 roads near Newbridge. The 2 famous bridges are in the distance. 3. Linlithgow Bridge and it's railway viaduct. 4. The Avon Aqueduct carries the Union Canal over the River Avon at Linlithgow. 5. It is the second longest aqueduct in the UK at 810ft. Designed by Thomas Telford the bridge is lined with a cast iron trough to carry the canal. 6. Grangemouth Oil Refinery on the south bank of the Forth. 7. The town of Grangemouth and the docks. 8. Longannet Power Station is the third largest coal fired power station in Europe. All straight vees with minimal cropping. Hope you enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Very nice set. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Very scenic tour Martyn , thanks for posting these . Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi stu Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 great set laddie stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolf8857 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Enjoyed these scenic set, nice shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Schnibben Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Great pics and a very informative tour Martyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Very nice set of shots martyn and thanks for the tour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbxtreme Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Very nice little trip and information. And a charming little aircraft too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Enjoyed the tour and the flight, nice shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Very nice set. cheers Iain Very scenic tour Martyn , thanks for posting these . Cheers Brad great set laddie stu Enjoyed these scenic set, nice shots! Great pics and a very informative tour Martyn! Very nice set of shots martyn and thanks for the tour! Very nice little trip and information. And a charming little aircraft too. Enjoyed the tour and the flight, nice shots. Many thanks as usual for your great comments and your interest. About to post the 2nd instalment of this short flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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