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.

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.

02 November 2020

£3.7 million Investment Works Get Underway on the Crinan Canal

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.

28 October 2020

Scottish Power Emergency Works – Old Kilpatrick

Update Sunday 1st November The towpath between Portpatrick Road and Bowling on the Forth and Clyde Canal has now been re-opened. Temporary barriers have…

23 October 2020

Railway Bridge Inspection near Broxburn

Third party works on behalf of Network Rail will be undertaken on the Union Canal near Broxburn on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th November.…