Environment & Wildlife

Due to the recent strong winds we are experiencing wind damaged trees lying across the towpaths in various locations across the network. We are…

We are aware of a fallen tree on the towpath  between Underwood and Bridge Street in Bonnybridge. Inspections are taking place to check that…

We are aware of failing ivy growth on the South West corner of Maryhill Aqueduct. The operations team will continue to monitor the situation…

It is the season for blue green algae appearing on our canals and reservoirs. In some circumstances BGA can produce toxic substances that can…

Scottish Canals has issued the following statement on Crinan Canal Flailing;  “Scottish Canals is fully committed to furthering the conservation of biodiversity in and…

Five years after launching their 10 year Environment Strategy, Scottish Canals celebrates the environmental benefits which have been put in place, and looks forward to the goals set for the coming years.

Scottish Canals have now completed initial works along the Union Canal in response to a breach near the A801 between Polmont and Muiravonside. As…

Scottish Canals is proud to be leading the development of innovative management techniques to control the spread of a pernicious non-native invasive amphibious plant…

Today (7th May 2019) a new vessel in the battle to clean up plastic pollution in Britain’s waterways will start a week-long tour of…