News - Scottish Canals

15 July 2020

Covid-19 Update

Update Wednesday 3rd February 2021 Our Chief Operating Officer, Richard Millar, has issued the below statement regarding Covid-19 and the impact on the operation…

24 March 2021

Surface Improvement Works – Forth & Clyde Canal

On Monday 29th March, the towpath along the Forth & Clyde Canal between Lambhill and Stockingfield Junction will be closed to the public to…

24 March 2021

Scottish Canals becomes first in Scotland to sign monumental heritage agreement

Scottish Canals becomes first in Scotland to sign monumental Section 17 heritage agreement in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

24 March 2021

World Economic Forum celebrates health research

On World Water Day, The World Economic Forum recognised research carried out by Glasgow Caledonian University in partnership with Scottish Canals, which linked the regeneration of the Forth and Clyde Canal in North Glasgow to improved health and wellbeing.

16 March 2021

Milestone reached at Muiravonside canal breach.

Seven months after an historic breach on the Union Canal near Polmont Scottish Canals has refilled the canal with water. Early on the 12th…

02 March 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 February 2021

Scottish Canals Celebrates Five Years of Environment Strategy

Five years after launching their 10 year Environment Strategy, Scottish Canals celebrates the environmental benefits which have been put in place, and looks forward to the goals set for the coming years.

19 February 2021

Bonnington 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…