Canal Events

Find out what's happening on the canals

Canals are great locations for all sorts of events. Canal festivals, cycling tours and fun runs, wildlife walks and family days out. Use these listings to find out what's happening near you or to plan an excursion.

If you are thinking about running an event on the canal, why not use our 'How to plan an event' guide and make sure you promote it here for thousands to see!

Cruising at Linlithgow
Manse Road Basin, Linlithgow, Boating Event, 06 April 2012, 13.30-17.00 each weekend day
Every weekend at Manse Road Basin, Linlithgow - boat trips half hour or to the Avon Aqueduct, Tearoom and Canal Museum open. Daily from 2nd July until 24th August.
http://www.lucs.org.uk/
Teresa Margolles
Glasgow Sculpture Studios, The Whisky Bond, Dawson Street, Glasgow G4 9SS, , 10 May 2012, Thur-Sat 12-5pm (10 May-30 June)
Glasgow Sculpture Studios exhibition by Teresa Margolles artist in residence
http://www.glasgowsculpturestudios.org
Canal Cycle 100 mile Challenge
Falkirk to Bowling to Falkirk to Linlitghow, Cycling Event, 19 May 2012, All day
A long distance challenge in aid of Yorkhill Children's Foundation.
Canal Cycle 100 mile Challenge
Falkirk to Bowling to Falkirk to Linlitghow, Cycling Event, 19 May 2012, All day
A long distance challenge in aid of Yorkhill Children's Foundation.
Dawn Chorus - Banavie
Caledonian Canal, Banavie, PH33 7LY, Community Event, 19 May 2012, 4.30am - 6.00am
Celebrate birdsong with us in Banavie at the time of day when birds have a lot to say for themselves!
Photography Workshop, Caledonian Canal
Corpach, Community Event, 19 May 2012, 10.00am to 12.00pm
The Caledonian Canal Photography Project offers free photography workshops! Learn how to get the best out of your pocket camera, and contribute to the canal archive.
Victoria's 40th birthday
Manse Road Basin, Linlithgow, on the UNION CANAL, Community EventBoating Event, 19 May 2012, 1.00pm to 5.00 pm Saturday and Sunday 10am for BRUNCH CRUISE Sunday
VICTORIA'S 40th birthday celebrations on the 19th and 20th May at the Manse Road Canal Basin, Linlithgow with a parade of boats large and small.
http://www.lucs.org.uk
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Canal Cycle Ride
Starts Lock 27, Glasgow and Finishes at Ratho, Charity EventCycling Event, 20 May 2012, 9am
Cycle 50 miles from Glasgow to Edinburgh along the beautiful Forth-Clyde and Union canals and raise money for Scotland's Health Charity. If 50 miles is too far, there are 25 mile routes, either finishing at Falkirk or joining the ride at Falkirk and finishing in Edinburgh. Find out more and sign up for the Canal Cycle Ride by visiting the website: www.canalcycleride.com
Community event - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Canal Cycle Ride (PDF, 2819KB) http://www.canalcycleride.com
Sponsored Abseil
Falkirk Wheel, Charity Event, 20 May 2012, 11am to 4pm approx.
Sponsored participants will abseil from the top of the Falkirk Wheel.
Community event - Sponsored Abseil in aid of Wm. Simpson's Home (DOCX, 71KB) http://www.williamsimpsons.org.uk
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Canal Cycle Ride
Starts Lock 27, Glasgow and Finishes at Ratho, Charity EventCycling Event, 20 May 2012, 9am
Cycle 50 miles from Glasgow to Edinburgh along the beautiful Forth-Clyde and Union canals and raise money for Scotland's Health Charity. If 50 miles is too far, there are 25 mile routes, either finishing at Falkirk or joining the ride at Falkirk and finishing in Edinburgh. Find out more and sign up for the Canal Cycle Ride by visiting the website: www.canalcycleride.com
Community event - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Canal Cycle Ride (PDF, 2819KB) http://www.canalcycleride.com
Sponsored Abseil
Falkirk Wheel, Charity Event, 20 May 2012, 11am to 4pm approx.
Sponsored participants will abseil from the top of the Falkirk Wheel.
Community event - Sponsored Abseil in aid of Wm. Simpson's Home (DOCX, 71KB) http://www.williamsimpsons.org.uk
In Focus - Birds
Muirtown, Inverness, Community Event, 22 May 2012, 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Come for an evening stroll and find out what makes birds tick... and chirrup!
Join us for a party ten years in the making....
The Falkirk Wheel, , 25 May 2012, 7.30pm
We’re having an informal evening on Friday 25th May to celebrate ten years of success since the Millennium Link completed and the Queen pressed the little red button opening the Wheel for business.
Canoe Polo Competition
The Falkirk Wheel, Paddling Event, 26 May 2012, 09.00-17.00 each day
Top class sport at The Falkirk Wheel
http://www.canoescotland.org/
Canoe Polo Competition
The Falkirk Wheel, Paddling Event, 26 May 2012, 09.00-17.00 each day
Top class sport at The Falkirk Wheel
http://www.canoescotland.org/
Heather's Walk
Corpach Basin, Charity EventWalking Event, 27 May 2012, 1.30pm - 3.00pm
Come and join Heather's Walk and raise money for the Highland Hospice!
Buddies to Bairns Big Heart Cycle
Start from Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley and finish at Falkirk Wheel, Cycling Event, 27 May 2012, 10am start
A 34 mile cycle from Paisley to Falkirk to celebrate both towns' status as BHF Scotland Heart Towns
Community event - Buddies to Bairns Big Heart Cycle (PDF, 778KB) http://www.bhf.org.uk/paisley2falkirk
Our Heritage!
Muirtown Basin, Inverness, IV3 5LE, Community Event, 31 May 2012, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Join us for a free day workshop! Celebrate your local heritage, learn how to record information and increase your local knowledge.
Sail Caledonia 2012
Fort William to Inverness, Boating Event, 02 June 2012
Join a fleet of boats powered by sail and oars as they race, explore and cèilidh their way up the Great Glen!
Dawn Chorus - Fort Augustus
Caledonian Canal, Fort Augustus, PH32 4BA, Community Event, 02 June 2012, 4.30am - 6.00am
Celebrate birdsong with us in Fort Augustus at the time of day when birds have a lot to say for themselves!

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