Canal Works & Updates

Due to reduced staffing levels, and operational safety restrictions at Fort Augustus, boaters should plan for extra time to transit through the Middle District…

Boat trips will be unavailable from Monday 5th November whilst essential maintenance work is carried out at The Falkirk Wheel, and will resume on Sunday…

Closure from 08:30 Wednesday 31st October to 13:00 Friday 2nd November 2018 In preparation for winter engineering works and to facilitate a full diving…

Following the embankment surveys that were carried out in 2017, we will be progressing two phases of vital embankment works on the Union Canal…

The Met Office has issued Yellow Weather Warnings across Scotland for today, Friday 12th October, and into the weekend for high winds and rain.…

Following the temporary suspension of boat transits through Twechar and Bonnybridge lift bridges on the Forth & Clyde Canal, we’re have undertaken further technical investigations. Updates…

Update – 20th September The lift bridge remains closed temporarily, as we continue to work with contractors to develop and cost concepts for potential…

The Met Office has issued Yellow and Amber Weather Warnings across Scotland for Wednesday 19th September for high winds. We anticipate that this will…

Boaters are advised to expect short delays to canal transits at Lock 14 as Scottish Canals staff carry out an emergency inspection of the…