Canal Works & Updates

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…

Please note that in order to accommodate a repair to one of the hydraulic pipes embedded at Clachnaharry Works Lock, the lock will be…

Please be advised that between now and the end of October, due to operational changes, we will be deploying mobile teams to assist customers…

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…