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.

Caledonian Canal Winter Closure 2015 – 2016

The Caledonian Canal will be closed to sea-to-sea traffic for a period this winter to allow essential repairs to be carried out to a…

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Works at Bowling Basin: August – December

Works to upgrade the western arches and undertake landscaping improvement in Bowling Basin will begin on Monday 24th August. Mackenzie Construction will be carrying out the…

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£4 million project steps up access to towpaths of Scotland’s canals

Scotland’s canals are ready to welcome even more boots and bikes this summer thanks to the completion of a £4 million project to improve their towpaths –…

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Caledonian Canal reopens after major breach

The Caledonian Canal has reopened to all boat traffic following the completion of repairs to damage caused by flooding. The historic waterway was closed…

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New £4.5m aqueduct carries canal at Carmuirs

Michael Matheson MSP today (Friday, March 27) joined Network Rail and Scottish Canals to re-open the Forth and Clyde Canal at The Falkirk Wheel following a six-month closure. The canal was closed and…

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£3 million investment steps up access to towpaths of Scotland’s canals

The towpaths of Scotland’s canals will be ready to welcome even more boots and bikes this spring thanks to £3.4 million of investment to…

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£1 million investment steps up access to towpaths of Caledonian Canal

The towpaths of the Caledonian Canal will be ready to welcome even more boots and bikes this spring thanks to more than £1 million…

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