Press Releases & News Items

07 July 2020

The Caledonian Canal Reopens for Sea to Sea Transits

Scottish Canals is pleased to confirm that the Caledonian Canal will be re-open from 22nd July 2020, and we look forward to welcoming our…

29 June 2020

F&C Towpath Closure at Hungryside Bridge – 3rd Party Works

Due to essential 3rd party maintenance works, a section of the towpath on the Forth & Clyde Canal will be closed at Hungryside Bridge…

10 June 2020

Spiers Wharf Towpath Closure – 3rd Party Works

Due to essential 3rd party maintenance works, a section of the towpath on the Forth & Clyde Canal will be closed between Applecross Street…

03 June 2020

Union Canal Temporary Closure – Falkirk Tunnel to Bridge 61

3rd June 2020 Please note that due to a fallen tree the Union Canal is temporarily closed to navigation in both directions between the Falkirk…

29 April 2020

Towpath Closure at Dalmuir

Please note that due to necessary emergency works delivered by Scottish Power Energy Networks the towpath at Dalmuir between Dumbarton Road Bridge and Farm…

The Steamer Terminal cafe in Pier Square, Ardrishaig.

19 March 2020

Ardrishaig Harbour – COVID-19 update

With the constant developments around Coronavirus (COVID-19) being shared online and in the news, we wanted to take the time to assure you that…

11 March 2020

New strategy to boost Scotland’s marine tourism to over £500m by 2025

An ambitious new strategy for Scotland’s marine tourism sector aims to take ‘giant strides’ towards supporting communities, the environment and economic growth around Scotland’s…

06 March 2020

Crinan Canal Asset Inspections

Dive Inspections will be underway on the Crinan Canal beginning Monday 9th March, as part of our Lock Gate Replacement Program. The surveys will…

24 February 2020

Union Canal Temporary Closure – Bridge 34 & 37

24 February 2020 The tree at bridge 34 has now been cleared, and a tree obstructing the canal at bridge 37 has been discovered…