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Keep up to date with the latest press releases and news items.

200th Anniversaries
21 January 2022

Scotland celebrates 200 years of the Union and Caledonian canals

Scottish Canals is kicking off 2022 with a big year of celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Union and…

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Health Research
20 January 2022

Living near a canal cuts chronic disease risk, researchers find

People from deprived areas can cut their risk of developing chronic life-shortening diseases by up to 15% if they live within 700m of a…

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Boating
13 January 2022

Spectacular new bird’s-eye view video guides launched to inspire visits to Scotland’s unique sailing destinations

Sail Scotland has launched a spectacular new series of aerial video guides showcasing Scottish marinas, anchorages, and adventures, encouraging people to explore by boat and…

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News
21 December 2021

Falkirk Growth Deal Announcement

Up to 2000 jobs and £1bn worth of future investment is expected to result from today’s (Tuesday 21 December) signing of the Heads of…

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Stockingfield Bridge
25 November 2021

Stockingfield Bridge Update

We have made tremendous progress on the £13.7m active travel bridge in North Glasgow and we are delighted that it is on schedule to…

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Stockingfield Bridge
16 November 2021

Glasgow skyline changed forever with erection of bridge mast

North west Glasgow’s sky line has been changed forever with the erection of a 30 metre steel mast at Stockingfield junction. The mast is…

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COP26
10 November 2021

Scotland’s Smart Canal makes first connection to new housing following North Glasgow success story

Scotland’s Smart Canal makes first connection to new housing following North Glasgow success story. The Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings and Active Travel, Patrick…

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COP26
03 November 2021

Major announcement for Europe’s first Smart Canal during COP26

With a week to go until its COP26 event at Scotland’s Climate Ambition Zone, Scottish Canals has revealed plans for a major announcement about…

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Stockingfield Bridge
27 October 2021

Community artwork plans unveiled at Stockingfield Bridge

Eight community artwork projects have been unveiled by Scottish Canals to bring life to the public space around the new Stockingfield Bridge in North…

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