Canal Works & Updates

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…

BEAR Scotland – Notice to Mariners No. 01/2018 Inverness Firth – Chart 1078 Scotland East Coast Approaches to Inverness Harbour / Caledonian Canal Kessock…

Update 10 October The Crinan Canal is now operating as normal. 24 hours’ notice is required for vessels with a draft of 2.2m or…

Due to pressure of numbers and safety-related restrictions, boaters are advised to expect substantial delays to transit through Fort Augustus lock flight on Wednesday…

Monday 29th August Following an incident on Sunday when a hire boat collided with Lock 6 at Bankside, Forth & Clyde Canal East is…

Update 28th August, 11am Following the removal of the second set of lock gates, maximum draft and beam have changed. Maximum draft is now…