Canal Works & Updates

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 21st January 2020 The embankment works will involve sheet piling at Wilcoxholm embankment 69. However, stop planks need to be deployed at Manse…

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…

Please note that only a limited number of boat trips will be available from Monday 4th November whilst essential maintenance work is carried out…

The Caledonian Canal will be closed to sea-to-sea traffic for a period this winter to allow essential repairs to be carried out on a…