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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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The Whisky Bond – Spaces Available
Sitting at the heart of Glasgow’s newest cultural district, The Whisky Bond is a hive of creativity and productivity across seven floors of studios, offices, coworking and social spaces.
Edinburgh's Union Canal: Towpath Study
Scottish Canals are carrying out a study to identify opportunities to improve the towpath along the Union Canal from Lochrin Basin to the Almond Aqueduct in Edinburgh.
Fort Augustus Lock Gate replacement
The second phase of the lock gate replacement works at Fort Augustus began in winter 2019.
Gairlochy Lock Gate replacement
Progress with the fabrication and installation of new lock gates for Lock 17 on the Caledonian Canal were completed in April 2021.
Leamington Lift Bridge
Following an internal inspection, Leamington Lift Bridge was deemed to be a public safety and operational risk in 2018. Essential works to upgrade the bridge were complete in July 2019.
Almond Feeder
Investigative works to the embankments of the Almond Feeder, the main water supply to the Union Canal, began in 2018/19, and were completed in Autumn 2019.
Old Basin House
Old Basin House occupies a prominent position on Glasgow’s Applecross Street, adjacent to the Scottish Canals Glasgow Office. We’ve recently restored this Category C listed building with support from several funders.
Forth & Clyde Canal bridges
Following the £1.625 million of additional funding from the Scottish Government, we are now able to carry out the works to both Bonnybridge and Twechar Bridges.
Loch Dochfour Reservoir
A study of the dam breach and review of the flood assessment for Loch Dochfour Reservoir was completed in 2018/2019. A breach study is set to take place by March 2021.