Scottish Canals

Bridge restrictions & operational changes

You'll find the latest update on operational changes and bridge restrictions on the Lowland canals here.

Celebrating 200 years of the Union Canal!

Join our Heritage Manager Chris O'Connell for a tour of the history of Scotland's "Mathematical Canal."

The Falkirk Wheel

A fantastic day out with a difference and accessible to everyone!

Canal Theatre

This summer, The Falkirk Wheel will become a unique pop-up theatre venue as Scottish Canals and The Walking Theatre Company bring two new adaptations to our outdoor stage! Audiences are sure to love ‘Macbeth’s Way’ and family fun with ‘Wiz around Oz at The Falkirk Wheel’!

Say Ahoy to Adventure this Summer at Bowling Harbour

Scottish Canals newest activity hub, BHive, is now offering a summer adventure camp for children aged 8-15!

About Us

Find out about our vision for Scottish Canals.

Customer Hub

Find out how you can get involved with us - whether it’s letting us know what you think at a customer forum, getting hands-on with a volunteering project or joining our team.

Youth Urban Games jumps into Glasgow

Scotland’s first urban sports festival is set to rock Glasgow this summer as part of the Year of Young People 2018!

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Canal Works & Updates

18 June 2018

Crinan Canal reopened at Lock 6

Tuesday 19 June, 12noon The team have managed to replace the damaged balance beam and the lock is now back to normal operation. Monday…

Canal Works & Updates

14 June 2018

Caledonian Canal reopened

Friday 15th JUne 08.40am As the weather conditions have improved, the sea locks and Laggan Locks have re-opened and normal boat traffic movements have…

The Falkirk Wheel

12 June 2018

Canal Theatre follows the yellow brick road to The Falkirk Wheel

The Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat lift, is to be transformed into a unique pop-up theatre venue telling two of literature’s most…