Canal Works & Updates

Update Sunday 15th September Due to an improvement in weather conditions, the canal has now reopened to navigation at Fort Augustus and Laggan Locks.…

Update – 23 August 2019 We are pleased to report that following testing by Network Rail, the Banavie Swing Bridge is now fully operational,…

Leamington Lift Bridge on the Union Canal has now reopened after completion of extensive works. The bridge was closed to boating traffic in 2018…

29th July Due to emergency lock gate repair works, the lock flight at Fort Augustus on the Caledonian Canal will be closed all day…

Boaters are advised that transits along the canal may incur delays due to lock gate sluice issues at lock 4 and lock 7.  The canal…

Boaters are advised that due to an issue with the lock gates, Lock 2 must be operated by Scottish Canals staff. This may result…

Update 1st July 2019 Please note that the Twechar Bridge will be closed to road traffic due to surfacing works from Tuesday 9th July…

To facilitate essential diving works to cross-lock pipework in the lock chamber, Corpach Sea Lock will be closed to vessels on Friday 12th July…

Update 24 June 2019 To allow repairs to be carried out to one of the lock gates at Gairlochy, on Friday 28th June lockings…