News - Scottish Canals

15 July 2020

Covid-19 Update

Update Thursday 7th January 2021 Following the first ministers announcement on Monday 4 January that mainland Scotland will move from Level 4 to a…

22 January 2021

Glen Village Weir Improvements

Following a breach on the Union Canal near Linlithgow on 12th August 2020, Scottish Canals have prioritised a programme of works to build resilience…

22 January 2021

Woodcockdale Weir Improvements

Following a breach on the Union Canal near Linlithgow on 12th August 2020, Scottish Canals have prioritised a programme of works to build resilience…

21 December 2020

Announcement of UK’s First Magnet Fishing Agreement

Scottish Canals has entered an historic partnership agreement with Official Magnet Fishing Scotland, the new national body for the activity who will support new…

19 December 2020

Bowling “Highline” reaches construction milestone

A construction milestone has been reached in the creation of a new linear park, inspired by New York City’s High Line, at the western…

10 December 2020

How to enjoy our canals safely this winter

In winter, the drop in temperature and lack of daylight means that the conditions on and around our canals are not as ideal as…

02 December 2020

Forth & Clyde Canal – third party works at Lock 8 and 9

AECOM, on behalf of Network Rail, will be undertaking inspection works on a railway bridge between Locks 8 and 9 on the Forth &…

25 November 2020

£19.95 Million Improvement Works Get Underway Across Scotland’s Canals

£19.95 million of improvement works are set to get underway across Scotland’s canals this winter. The capital investment from Scottish Government will see major…