Canal Works & Updates

Keep up to date with all the latest canal works across the network. From improvements to stoppages, everything you need to know is here! If you spot any navigation issues on and around the canal network, please email reportanavissue@scottishcanals.co.uk.

19 February 2021

Broomflat and 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…

19 February 2021

Holemill 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…

02 February 2021

Polmont footbridge replacement

Works are scheduled to replace a footbridge on the Union Canal at Polmont between Monday 8th February 2021 and Sunday 21st February 2021. The…

26 January 2021

Engineering Like No Other – Gairlochy Lock Gate Replacement

With over 4,100 major engineering structures in over 140 linear miles of waterway, Scottish Canals is home to some of the greatest engineering assets…

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…

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…

04 November 2020

Highland Canals Receive £1 Million Dredging Funding This Winter

The first phase of major improvement works along the Crinan Canal gets underway this winter, with £3.7 million investment to replace gates in the eastern section.