Canal Works & Updates

Update 10th March 2020 Shortly our teams and constructors will be undertaking the felling of a tree which is within the canal infrastructure itself…

Works to replace the steps at the Prince Charlie Aqueduct on the Union Canal are due to commence on Thursday 5th March 2020. Towpath…

The Falkirk Wheel is set to be drained of water as annual maintenance works get underway to ensure the world’s only rotating boat lift keeps…

Update 25th March 2020 In line with government guidelines, we have stopped operations at Wilcoxholme Embankment and until the works recommence, the towpath will…

Update 21 November 2019 We are pleased to announce that following works undertaken by Scottish Canals staff, the sluice door on Crinan sea lock…

Please note that due to third party works in Ratho on Thursday 21st November, the Union Canal and towpath will be closed between 10am…

Please note that due to third party works on the swing bridge off Dumbarton Road from the 4th-6th November, the bridge will not run…

Please note that due to essential works on the Falkirk Tunnel on the Union Canal, the tunnel will be closed to navigation and pedestrians…

Please note that due to essential engineering works the Scott Russell aqueduct on the Union Canal will be closed to boat traffic from the…