News - Scottish Canals

15 July 2020

Covid-19 Update

Update Friday 7th January 2022 The First Minister delivered a statement to Parliament on Wednesday 5th January which set out immediate changes to the…

18 May 2022

Crinan Canal Planned Winter Works 2022/23

This winter Crinan Canal will receive £4.5m investment to upgrade four lock gates and Cairnbaan Swing Bridge, as part of a £12m capital investment across the…

17 May 2022

Auchinstarry Third Party Electric Works

SP Energy are undertaking works at Auchinstarry on Saturday 28th May. The third party works are being carried out to replace a failing electricity…

12 May 2022

Crinan Canal Early Closure

Scottish Canals will be conducting some planned maintenance to Lock 3 on the Crinan Canal on Monday 23rd May As a result of works,…

09 May 2022

Union Canal Obstruction

We have been made aware of a vandalised bridge on the Union Canal (Sunday 8th May 2022) Towpath users should take caution at Bridge…

06 May 2022

Falkirk Wheel Online Booking System Issues

Update 17th May 2022 Online boat trip booking is available again. You can book a trip by clicking here. We’re currently experiencing a few…

29 April 2022

Gairlochy Swing Bridge

Update April 30th Our contractors have resolved the issue to Gairlochy Swing Bridge and the canal is now open to boat navigation. April 29th…

21 April 2022

Carron Sea Lock 2 Closed to Navigation

Update Monday 25th April 2022 Following the successful reattachment of the north gate sluice guide, divers are continuing to repair the sea lock. The…