The Scottish Canals are nearly 200 years old and maintain many
of their original design features and character - making them the
perfect venue for many events. We love to see safe, enjoyable
events on the canals, so whether you're thinking small or large,
please get in touch!
We're always delighted to hear your ideas, and we really enjoy
providing venues for a wide range of events,
from short sponsored walks along beautiful
towpaths, to community fun days in historic
locations or even competitive challenges along unique
routes.
We know that not everyone has experience organising events, so
to help you create the best event possible, we've put together some
How To… guides and some useful links. These take you through
the planning process, and our event co-ordinators are on hand to
answer any questions. Your event can also be promoted
to the thousands of people who visit this site regularly!
Please do remember that your event is your responsibility to
organise and manage. British Waterways therefore requires
event organisers to:
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get in touch with the local British Waterways event
co-ordinator
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plan their event carefully and in good time
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visit the event site
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complete an Event Application form
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carry out and submit a risk assessment
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create an event plan and event safety plan, according to
the scale of the event - speak to the local British Waterways event
co-ordinator for guidance
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indemnify British Waterways against all claims, costs,
proceedings and damages arising from the event organiser's use of
British Waterways' property
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provide evidence of appropriate public liability insurance
cover
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observe information or instructions from the local canal
staff
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follow the Waterway Code as appropriate
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consider other canal and towpath users, members of the public
and landowners
The How To… guides should be used for general reference when
planning an event on British Waterways' property. You will
need to decide which parts are relevant to your particular
event.
Questions?
Contact our event co-ordinators:
Caledonian and Crinan Canals
Union and Forth & Clyde Canals