Projects and ongoing works
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. You can read about each of our projects in detail below, or visit our stoppages page for a full, current list.Â
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If you'd like to see where works and stoppages are happening, you can also visit our live network map, which shows where navigation is suspended or where a lock or other asset is not currently operational (in red). Click on features to read more and find links to further information.
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Refurbishment of 43-45 Clachnaharry Road, Inverness
Bringing a historic canal property back into use. The proposed refurbishment of 43-45 Clachnaharry Road will protect the building's historic character while creating homes that are fit for modern living.
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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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
COMPLETED. Crinan Canal: Winter Works Programme 2025/2026
While the Crinan Canal is closed for the winter season, we carried out emergency works on embankments and continued our access improvements around Crinan basin. The canal is now fully re-opened with some resurfacing of towpaths ongoing.
Fort Augustus Planned Winter Works 2024/25
We are carrying out essential work to the Fort Augustus lock flight this winter, with a £1.65m capital investment as part of Scottish Canals’ Asset Management Strategy.