Press Releases & News Items

Boating

20 September 2017

Public invited to sail in the shadow of The Kelpies

Visitors to one of Scotland’s most popular tourist attractions will now be able to sail in the shadow of giants, thanks to the launch…

News

19 September 2017

First stage of repairs complete on Crinan Canal timber pier

The first phase of repairs to Ardrishaig Pier on the Crinan Canal have been completed following a partial collapse of the structure earlier this…

Events

19 September 2017

Public invited to watch race in ‘oar’ at Bowling Harbour Festival

Scottish Canals is inviting the public to view the biggest open water rowing race to be held in Scotland from beautiful Bowling Harbour beach…

Boating

16 August 2017

Repairs underway on Crinan Canal’s 200-year-old timber pier

The 200-year-old pier at Ardrishaig on the Crinan Canal is undergoing a refurbishment as custodians Scottish Canals aims to bring the structure back into…

Holidays

09 August 2017

Natural Retreats to take over operations of Canalside Cottages from Scottish Canals

Natural Retreats and Scottish Canals are excited to announce a new partnership that will see Natural Retreats take over full operational responsibility for Canalside…

Environment & Wildlife

08 August 2017

Britain’s most beautiful shortcut bursts into bloom

A burst of colour has bloomed around the offices, facility buildings and banks of the Crinan Canal thanks to the green fingers of Scottish…

Walking & Running

07 August 2017

Walk this way!

VisitScotland research reveals £1.2bn value of walking tourism.

Boating

31 July 2017

Work underway to safeguard Caledonian Canal’s 200-year-old Ness Weir

The 200-year-old Thomas Telford-built Ness Weir on the Caledonian Canal is undergoing a major refurbishment as custodians Scottish Canals aim to extend the structure’s…

Boating

28 July 2017

Row, row, row your boat along The John Muir Way

Local rowing club become the first to complete iconic walk by boat.