Press Releases & News Items

Following the embankment surveys that were carried out in 2017, we will be progressing two phases of vital embankment works on the Union Canal…

The widespread regeneration of North Glasgow is set to continue with a 600-strong housing development now underway on the former Diageo distillery site in…

Following the temporary suspension of boat transits through Twechar and Bonnybridge lift bridges on the Forth & Clyde Canal, we’re have undertaken further technical investigations. Updates…

The first ever National Refill Day comes as it’s revealed that an overwhelming majority of the British public are concerned about plastic pollution. The…

Scottish Canals is delighted to pick up the prestigious Living Waterways Award, on behalf of the Glasgow Canal Project, for the community engagement work…

Scottish Canals, the custodians of Scotland’s 250-year-old inland waterways, has appointed a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation in achieving its vision of…

Update – 20th September The lift bridge remains closed temporarily, as we continue to work with contractors to develop and cost concepts for potential…

Objects telling the story of Scottish Canals’ unique design and engineering history are to go on display at V&A Dundee, Scotland’s first museum of…

Please join us at the public consultation to share your views and find out more about a new footbridge proposed for the Stockingfield Junction…