This website is best viewed in Internet Explorer 8 or above. You are currently using an old version of Internet Explorer. Please click on this link to update your browser.

About

Onboard the Four Sisters there is a sense of peace and tranquility where you will feel no more than a gentle sway underfoot. The interior living space is surprisingly spacious. We have full central heating on board so passengers should always be cosy even in the coldest of winters and further electric heating is also available throughout the boatel if required. Any level of catering can be accomplished in the superbly equipped black gloss galley kitchen. The two beautifully dressed double cabins are compact but offer the ultimate in luxury and comfort. Please bear in mind that living on board any vessel is unlike being land bound in a flat or apartment. Floor space is tight within the cabin areas so our advice would be to travel light and avoid hard case luggage for storage purposes. There is no floor space within the cabins for a cot but we have a portable cot available which can be set up in the lounge and used in conjunction with our baby monitor. Recessed child sized bunk beds are located in the stern measuring 2' 6" x 5' 4" (suitable for 10 years and under). There is a double sofa bed in the lounge to can accommodate larger groups.

All our waste water drains directly into the canal hence the need to use the eco-friendly products supplied. Toilet waste is contained on board and is disposed of weekly by the crew. Nothing other than human waste may be disposed of in the WC. Paper must be put into the bin provided. The shower is ceramic, 24 inches square and hot water is supplied by means of a water heater which takes just a few minutes to reach the required temperature. The ceramic WC on board The Four Sisters Boatel is the latest model in boating technology with touch pannel flush. The WC storage has a 175ltr capacity which is disposed of weekly by the crew.

British Waterways has now completed superb new shower block facilities on site where there are three very large private wet rooms with changing facilities free of charge. There are also coin operated laundry facilities for your use. You will be issued with a key to access these facilities on your arrival.

Please	Please Don't
- Smoke only on deck.	- Burn candles or smoke below deck.
- Use only eco friendly toiletries/cleaning products provided.	- wear stiletto heeld on board
- Respect other canal users.	- make excessive noise
- Make full use of all our on board facilities and have a fantastic time.	- exceed check out time
- Try to keep our CD and DVD library in order
- Leave The Four Sisters boatel ship shape (excessive cleaning is chargable)

We take your safety and security very seriously aboard The Four Sisters Boatel and should point out that there are three steep steps on boarding which are considered unsuitable for the disabled. There are two fire extinguishers and a fire blanket on board and also two small children’s buoyancy vests that should be worn on deck at all times. Children must be under adult supervision while on board. We have a security gate at the pontoon allowing access to British Waterways key holders only and 24 hour manned CC TV coverage.

We will be extending our crew in the near future allowing our passengers to book full or half day cruises along the Union Canal with two qualified Skippers. Please enquire regarding rates.

Things to do in Edinburgh

31st March - 13th April - Science Festival

7th - 14th May - Imaginate Childrens Festival

15th - 26th June - Film Festival

22nd - 31st July - Jazz & Blues Festival

4th August - 4th September - Art Festival

5th - 27th August - Edinburgh Military Tattoo

5th - 29th August - Edinburgh Festival Fringe

12th August - 4th September - International Festival

13th - 29th August - Book Festival

2nd - 4th September - Mela Festival

21st - 30th October - Storytelling festival