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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!

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  • Lowlands Customer Forum

    The Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road, Falkirk, , 10 March 2012, 10am

    The next user group meeting for the Lowland Canals will take place on Saturday 10 March 2012 at 10am at The Falkirk Wheel...

  • Lowlands Customer Forum

    The Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road, Falkirk, , 10 March 2012, 10am

    The next user group meeting for the Lowland Canals will take place on Saturday 10 March 2012 at 10am at The Falkirk Wheel...

  • Global Energy Inverness Half Marathon

    Inverness, Charity EventRunning Event, 11 March 2012, 13:00

    The Global Energy Inverness Half Marathon, 5K Team Attack and 5K Fun Run takes place on 11th March 2012 - come and join in!

  • Urquhart Castle: Castle Decoration

    Urquhart Castle, near Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, IV63 6XJ, , 17 March 2012, 10.30am - 12.30pm

    Free children's workshop at Urquhart Castle - learn how the castle was decorated inside and out in the 17th Century and dress up in fashions from the time!

  • Mothers Day Cruise Ratho

    The Bridge Inn, Ratho, Boating Event, 18 March 2012, 12.30pm - 3.00pm

    2 1/2 hour Mothers Day Lunch Cruise Book by phone 0131 333 1320

    http://www.bridgeinn.com

  • SCA Great Glen Paddle Fest 2012

    Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire, Paddling Event, 23 March 2012

    To celebrate the opening of the trail and the fantastic paddling destination offered by the Great Glen and the Caledonian Canal, British Waterways Scotland have teamed up with the Scottish Canoe Association to bring to you the first Great Glen Paddle Festival!

  • The Canal Challenge

    Start: Kirkintilloch Finish: Ratho, Cycling EventPaddling Event, 21 April 2012, Start: 09:00 Finish: 18:00

    Glasgow based destination management company Hello Scotland, in partnership with Kingsfield Events, are teaming up with tourism industry partners, friends and family to paddle or cycle in a relay challenge from West to East along the canal network.

    http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=16938586c785892758127fd4f&id=79e522d284

  • The Canal Challenge

    Start: Kirkintilloch Finish: Ratho, Cycling EventPaddling Event, 21 April 2012, Start: 09:00 Finish: 18:00

    Glasgow based destination management company Hello Scotland, in partnership with Kingsfield Events, are teaming up with tourism industry partners, friends and family to paddle or cycle in a relay challenge from West to East along the canal network

    http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=16938586c785892758127fd4f&id=79e522d284

  • 6 day 'Royal Route' excursion

    Crinan and Caledonian Canals, Boating Event, 26 April 2012

    Journey from Greenock to Inverness via the Crinan and Caledonian Canals aboard the MV Rover.

  • 6 day 'Royal Route' excursion

    Crinan and Caledonian Canals, Boating Event, 26 April 2012

    Journey from Greenock to Inverness via the Crinan and Caledonian Canals aboard the MV Rover.

  • Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike 2012

    Fort William to Inverness, Charity Event, 05 May 2012

    A monster of a challenge, covering 73 miles in 24 hours!

  • 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!

  • Caledonian Challenge 2012

    Gairlochy to Auchtertyre, Charity EventRunning EventWalking Event, 16 June 2012, All day

    An epic fundraising challenge through some of Scotland's most beautiful landscapes!

  • Bats Beasties and Buried Treasure 2012

    Clay Pit, Possilpark, Community Event, 30 June 2012, 12 noon to 5pm

    Saturday 30th June 2012 will see a day of fun and activities at the Clay Pit, Possilpark. Organised by a partnership of local community groups and other supporters, this will be a time of exploration, discovery and storytelling at this special place.

    https://sites.google.com/site/possilgreenspace/local-work/clay-pit