Fairniehill Bridge No 39
South Philpstoun Bing, Union Canal Towpath, Philpstoun EH49 6RQ, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 431 yards away.
Address is taken from a point 431 yards away.

Fairniehill Bridge No 39
is a minor waterways place
on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal between
Falkirk Wheel (lower level) (A new and unique boat lift) (14 miles and 2 furlongs
and 2 locks
to the west) and
Scott Russell Aqueduct (western end) (12 miles and 6½ furlongs
to the east).
The nearest place in the direction of Falkirk Wheel (lower level) is Philpstoun Road Aqueduct;
2¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Scott Russell Aqueduct (western end) is Philpstoun Bridge No 38;
2¾ furlongs
away.
There may be access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a bridge here which takes a track over the canal.
| Kingscavils Bridge Winding Hole | 1 mile, 5 furlongs | |
| Queensferry Bridge No 40 | 7 furlongs | |
| Philpstoun Aqueduct | 4 furlongs | |
| Philpstoun Burn Aqueduct | 2½ furlongs | |
| Philpstoun Road Aqueduct | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Fairniehill Bridge No 39 | ||
| Philpstoun Bridge No 38 | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Wester Cockmuir Bridge No 37 | 4½ furlongs | |
| Easter Cockmuir Bridge No 36 | 7 furlongs | |
| Craigton Bridge No 35 | 1 mile, ½ furlongs | |
| Auldcathie Bridge No 34 | 1 mile, 6 furlongs | |
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In the direction of Union Canal Junction
Kingscavils Bridge Winding Hole — 1 mile, 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Manse Road Basin — 3 miles, 2 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Woodcockdale Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Avon Aqueduct Winding Hole — 5 miles, 6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Vellore Road Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
A801 Road Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Brightons Bridge Winding Hole — 8 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Reddingmuirhead Winding Hole — 9 miles, 6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Huts Bridge Winding Hole — 10 miles, 7½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Glen Burn Winding Hole — 11 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Walkers Bridge Winding Hole — 12 miles, 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
In the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Myre Bridge Winding Hole — 2 miles, 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Niddry Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Greendykes Road Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 6 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Broxburn Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Drumshoreland Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Learielaw Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Kilpunt Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Ratho Winding Hole — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
West Hermiston Bridge Winding Hole — 12 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh QuayNo information
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rubbish disposal
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self-operated pump-out
boatyard pump-out
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Union Canal, Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun | Canmore39, Philpstoun ... Site Name Union Canal, Bridge No. 39 ... a track over the Union canal (built 1818-22, designer Hugh Baird), some 300m NE of Fairniehill farm.
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![Bridge carrying disused shale line over the Union Canal by Philpstoun. This is the bridge referred to in [[[7960542]]]. The route of the mineral track heads through the woodland to the north of the bridge. The woodland covers the site of the Philpstoun shale oil works. by AlastairG – 17 January 2025](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/96/05/7960591_0ff18c6f_120x120.jpg)








![Woodland Track. This track is the access to the canal bank at [[[3247566]]]. by Anne Burgess – 01 December 2012](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/24/75/3247582_d10f5acf_120x120.jpg)

![Track of mineral line for shale rock near Philpstoun. This is the northwards continuation of the line shown in [[[7960531]]] as it heads towards a bridge, whose parapet is seen in the centre of image, over the Union Canal. The footpath is more worn than in the other image as it is uses as part of an access path up the bing. by AlastairG – 17 January 2025](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/96/05/7960542_ae8d4c5f_120x120.jpg)
![Philpstoun Union Canal overflow. This view was taken from the north side of the canal looking through a passage under the towpath through which the overflow from the canal passes. See [[[7970967]]] and [[[7970978]]]. The south Philpstoun shale bing is in the distance. by AlastairG – 17 January 2025](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/97/09/7970974_fa2296ec_120x120.jpg)
![Canal and Bings. The white railings in the foreground protect [[[3247566]]] which controls the level of water in the canal. Beyond the bridge the canal passes between two bings where the spoil from the Philpstoun shale mine was dumped. by Anne Burgess – 01 December 2012](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/24/75/3247564_5d66ed1f_120x120.jpg)




![Union Canal overflow by Philpstoun. One of several overflows along the length of the Union canal between Edinburgh and Falkirk. Bridge 39 can be seen approximately 80 yards away with the north Philpstoun shale bing behind it. See also [[[7970974]]]. by AlastairG – 17 January 2025](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/97/09/7970967_9b16ce28_120x120.jpg)

![Burn from a Union Canal overflow. The overflow water from the Union Canal, see [[[7970974]]], flows down this unnamed burn which eventually joins the Haugh Burn. by AlastairG – 17 January 2025](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/97/09/7970978_9f651390_120x120.jpg)






![North Buttress. This is the top of the buttress opposite [[[3684254]]]. It's not easy to see now among the trees, through its vertical wall is obvious enough from the towpath. by Anne Burgess – 29 September 2013](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/68/42/3684260_60729bed_120x120.jpg)
![South Buttress. This buttress is matched by another on the north bank of the canal. It supported an industrial bridge connected to the Philpstoun Oil Works. See also [[[3684260]]]. by Anne Burgess – 29 September 2013](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/68/42/3684254_52736f6d_120x120.jpg)