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…

22 June 2022

Roughcastle Tunnel Works

Roughcastle tunnel at The Falkirk Wheel will be undergoing works from 23rd June to 1st July 2022 with restricted towpath access. Works will be…

14 June 2022

Gairlochy Swing Bridge operating in safe mode

Gairlochy Swing Bridge is currently operating in safety mode. The bridge is operating more slowly than normal and we have had to reduce the…

11 June 2022

Temporary stop to boat movements through Laggan Locks

Update 12th June 2022 Following the settling of high winds along the Caledonian Canal boat movements through Laggan Locks have now resumed. Update…

09 June 2022

Lock 36 failure on Forth & Clyde Canal

Lock 36 on the Forth & Clyde Canal is currently experiencing an operational issue. Navigation on the Forth & Clyde Canal at Lock 36…

02 June 2022

Fault on Torvean Swing Bridge

Update Friday 3rd June 2022 Scottish Canals has been made aware that Torvean Bridge, Inverness is now fully functional. Boat movements are now able…

02 June 2022

Fault on Laggan Swing Bridge, Spean Bridge

Update Friday 3rd June Our partners at BEAR Scotland have advised that Lagan Swing Bridge is now fully operational. Boat movements are now able…

30 May 2022

New opportunities for Young Scots on Scotland’s canal network

At the 20th anniversary celebrations of The Falkirk Wheel, Scottish Canals and Young Scot signed a new partnership to reward Young Scot National Entitlement…