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As well as the management and development of five Scottish canals, we care for bridges, buildings, locks, The Falkirk Wheel, The Kelpies and 19 water supply reservoirs in locations across Scotland.
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Community-based study assesses future impacts of climate change on the Crinan Canal
Scottish Canals is launching a major community-based study into future impacts on the Crinan Canal in partnership with the Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI) and Keep Scotland Beautiful
Lock 21 (Maryhill) Bypass Installation on the Forth & Clyde Canal
The Lock 21 project is partially funded by Scottish Water (£630,000) and partially by Scottish Canal’s Capital Investment Fund, which is our funding from Scottish Government to maintain our canal infrastructure. The lock bypass will give us better control over water levels in the canal, offering an alternative route for water around the lock. Meanwhile, we will install kiosks (small metal boxes) containing the telemetry technologies that enable the smart canal’s autonomy.
Climate trees and orchard restoration on the Forth & Clyde Canal
In 2026, Scottish Canals is working with Falkirk Council, Forth Climate Forest, Clyde Climate Forest and The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) to plant community orchards and stepping-stone woodlands (5m x 5m in area) along the Forth & Clyde Canal. At the same Scottish Canals is restoring gaps in historic hedgerows, which are rich sources of forage and shelter for urban wildlife, and many of which were originally planted by the early eighteenth-century canal builders.Â
Restoration of the Union Inn, Camelon, Falkirk
The Union Inn is a Category B listed building located on Portdownie Road, close to Lock 16 (Camelon) on the Forth & Clyde Canal in Falkirk. Once a key social and operational landmark of the canal, it now requires comprehensive redevelopment to bring it back to life.Â
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Falkirk Flight Upgrade and Gate Replacement Programme - Extension
Location: Forth & Clyde Canal, Lock 3 (Grangemouth) to Lock 16 (Camelon)Â
Extent of project site: Approximately four kilometres with the site compound at the Union Inn car park close to Lock 16Â
Extended duration: January 2025 to 23rd April 2027Â
Millennium Link 25th anniversary celebrations
Join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Millennium Link – the restoration and reopening of the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals, with The Falkirk Wheel at their heart
Millennium Link 25th anniversary celebrations
Join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Millennium Link – the restoration and reopening of the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals, with The Falkirk Wheel at their heart
New Boat Hire Office at The Falkirk Wheel
Scottish Canals plans to create a canal-side reception space for our holiday boat hire customers at The Falkirk Wheel. This exciting development will make it easier for visitors to enjoy Scotland’s waterways and help us deliver an even better experience for our boating customers.Â