Fundraising for Scotland’s first competition standard, purpose built paddlesports centre gathers momentum.The winners will be announced on Tuesday 31st January.
In 2012 we are expecting another busy boating season on Scotland's Canals, we are starting our search for seasonal staff to work along one of Scotland's most beautiful tourist attractions.
With the Great Glen Canoe Trail due to be launched in 2012, the Caledonian Canal is the perfect place to paddle.
Whether by kayak or canoe, the canal is popular with more than 4,000 paddlers a year.
This Autumn, British Waterways Scotland launched a public consultation to look at improving and increasing the opportunities for living and working on Scottish canals.
British Waterways Scotland will remain in the public sector as a smaller, streamlined body operating only in Scotland. A new Board, consisting of a chair and several non-executive directors, will be appointed by the Scottish Government to manage and develop Scotland’s canals...
All you need to know about Scotland's canals in the winter, from operating hours and stoppages to caring for your boat over the winter. Stay safe on our canals this winter, and check out what seasonal events are happening in and around the Scottish canals.
Running and walking along a canal towpath can give you a completely different view on a place, even somewhere you know well. Enjoy well maintained paths and a traffic free atmosphere, an ideal location for a leisurely walk or as part of your exercise routine.
Find a canal spot close to home for a bit of tranquil fishing or plan a trip into some of Scotland's stunning highland scenery. Canals are great places for fishing for beginners and experienced fishermen alike. And the great thing about Scotland's canals is the variety they offer.
Scotland's canals are already host to thousands of paddle sport enthusiasts every year. Choose your local canal, simply complete the licence form, read the safety tips and you are ready to discover the joys of paddling along the Scottish canal network.
Cycling is a great way to get fit and stay fit. Enjoy the outdoors, exercise with the family and feel the benefits. Enjoy a leisurely cycle ride along your local canal or take the family and the bikes off the towpath and discover some fantastic canal side pubs and restaurants.
A canal holiday allows you to journey through the country, taking in the landscape and hearing some of the stories of Scotland’s past as you go. Or you might choose a holiday cottage or hotel as a base for exploring along the canals on foot or by bike.
Scotland's canals will soon be home to some of the most contemporary homes in the UK. If you would love a new way of living and want to lead the way then give us a call to plan your new home by the water!
Scotland’s canals are a great place to volunteer, get involved and make a difference. With lots of opportunities on all Scotland’s canals, from cleaning up canal banks to wildlife surveys; or even carrying out historical research.
Use our ready price reckoner to help you find the most suitable canal licence for your boat. Whether it's a short transit from one end to the other, or a 2 week holiday sailing on the canals and lochs, there are a variety of licences available..