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. Read More
Loch Dochfour Reservoir A study of the dam breach and review of the flood assessment for Loch Dochfour Reservoir was completed in 2018/19. A further breach study took place in 2021. Read More
Hillend Reservoir Following the main weir toe dewatering in 2019, the scope of repairs was defined and maintenance undertaken in 2021. Read More
Lilly Loch Reservoir Works to protect the masonry structure of the reservoir form potential damage in times of flood got underway in 2018/19. This was followed by weir repairs in 2021. Read More
Tomnahurich Swing Bridge Major works have been carried out on Tomnahurich Swing Bridge to bring about significant Health and Safety improvements for both the staff who operate and maintain the bridge, as well as members of the public who use and rely on the bridge, whether by car, cycle, foot or boat. Read More
Cullochy Weir In March 2015, the historic Caledonian Canal was closed to boats after floods caused by heavy rain and melting snow undermined a weir at Cullochy near Fort Augustus, washing over half the structure away and causing a major breach in the canal embankment. Read More
Ness Weir The 200-year-old Thomas Telford-built Ness Weir on the Caledonian Canal has undergone a major refurbishment, extending the structure’s lifespan by a century. Read More
Linlithgow Embankment The outcome of the Linlithgow Embankment Study in 2017 was a report which identified a list of priority embankment works. These priority works got underway in 2018/19. Read More
Wilcoxholm Embankment works Vital embankment works at Wilcoxholm on the Union Canal began in February 2020 and concluded in July 2020 - post Covid-19 restrictions being eased. Read More
Cullochy Lock Gate Replacement Cullochy Lock was identified as a priority for gate replacement in the 2021/22 winter works programme. Works were completed in May 2022. Read More
Union Canal Culvert Upgrades Between January and May 2022 culvert upgrades were made along the Union Canal near Glen Village Read More
Rowantree Embankment - Bonnybridge Works to improve Rowantree embankment at Bonnybridge were completed in March 2021. Read More
Gairlochy Swing Bridge An improvement project focused on reducing the risk of safety to staff and visitors on the bridge was undertaken and completed in April 2021. Read More
Port Buchan Canalside Improvements Works to improve the Port Buchan canalside were completed in April 2021. Read More
Fort Augustus Lock Gate Replacement Phase 2 of the replacement of the Fort Augustus lock flight began in October 2019. The project was postponed in March 2020 due to Covid-19 and was completed in July 2020. Read More
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. Read More
Kytra Lock Gates Kytra Lock has been identified as priority for gate replacement due to condition, age and criticality. Works to replace the gates were undertaken in 2018/19. Read More
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. Read More
Modular Temporary Bridges Scottish Canals are looking to invest in 3 lightweight fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) temporary modular pedestrian bridges. Read More
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. Read More
Ardrishaig Swing Bridge Essential works to replace the control mechanism and signage on Ardrishaig Swing Bridge have been recently undertaken. Read More
Brighton's Burn Aqueduct Defects of the Brighton's Burn Aqueduct were addressed in 2019/2020. Read More
Ardrishaig Sea Lock Holding Pontoon Following the partial collapse of a section of the north side of Ardrishaig Pier in May 2017 causing the pier to be closed, works were undertaken to restore operations and ensure the future of the pier. Read More
Ardrishaig Pier Following the partial collapse of a section of the north side of Ardrishaig Pier in May 2017 causing the pier to be closed, works were undertaken to restore operations and ensure the future of the pier. Read More
Gairlochy Jetty After an inspection highlighted movement and defects on the timber structure, a replacement jetty at Gairlochy was designed to increase the life of the structure. Works were completed in May 2018. Read More
Forth & Clyde Canal Lock 6 Works to replace the lock gates at Lock 6, Bankside on the Forth & Clyde Canal East were completed in May 2019. Read More
Laggan Bay Moorings Works to ensure the integrity of the embankments of Laggan Bay Moorings Phase 1 have been completed. Read More
New Dredging Plant In 2019, Scottish Canals invested in a new long reach excavator and modular pontoon to help carry out a comprehensive programme of dredging across the nation's waterways. Read More
Gairlochy Lock Gates 17 & 18 As part of the asset management strategy surveys and inspections of the lock gates will be carried out during the 2021/2022 winter works programme. Read More
Bonnybridge HRA Embankment Improvements (Rowantree 10) Works to to arrest leakage and improve embankment safety at Rowantree Embankment will get underway in 2021. Read More