Canal Works & Updates

Update 5pm 17th August Repairs have been completed and operation of the bridge has been successful today. Muirtown Swing bridge is now operating as…

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The 200-year-old Thomas Telford-built Ness Weir on the Caledonian Canal is undergoing a major refurbishment as custodians Scottish Canals aim to extend the structure’s…

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We have been working with Highland Council and the local police to review our swing bridge restrictions for Thursday 3rd August due to the…

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 Update 24th July The Forth & Clyde Canal has reopened to sea to sea transits. Emergency repairs to the failed cill at lock 9…

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July 19th Network Rail has successfully repaired the fault at Banavie Rail Bridge and the Caledonian Canal has reopened to boat traffic. July 19th…

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There will be some restrictions to access to the Falkirk Tunnel to both boating and towpath traffic on the following dates due to a new…

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Works to upgrade the last remaining section of towpath at Boroughmuir (Gibson Terrace) on the Union Canal will commence onsite on Monday 3rd July 2017 with…

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We will be undertaking essential maintenance to replace the decking of Bowling Bascule Bridge on the Forth & Clyde Canal from Monday 26th June…

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June 20th Banavie Rail Bridge has now been brought back into operation by Network Rail and the Caledonian Canal has reopened to boat traffic.…

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