Heritage 29 April 2019 Communities invited to tell their tales of the Crinan Canal The public is being asked to help bring the story of ‘Britain’s most beautiful shortcut’ to life as part of a £1.5 million project… Read More
Heritage 28 March 2018 Caledonian Canal’s 200-year-old Ness Weir safeguarded for another century The lifespan of an historic weir which raises the level of Loch Ness by over a metre has been extended by a century, with… Read More
Heritage 01 February 2018 Repairs underway on Ardrishaig Pier Following the partial collapse of Ardrishaig Pier earlier in the year, works are underway to bring the structure back in to use. The first… Read More
Heritage 18 December 2017 Public invited to explore 250 years of canal history for first time The public will soon be able to delve into the 250-year-old tales of Scotland’s inland waterways as Scottish Canals’ historic records are transferred to… Read More
Heritage 06 December 2017 Plans to create Scotland’s ‘High Line’ take another step forward Ambitious plans to create a new linear park inspired by New York City’s High Line at the western gateway to the Forth & Clyde… Read More
Heritage 15 November 2017 Young archivists gain valuable experience at Ballast Trust Scottish Canals are very excited to be working in partnership with The Ballast Trust to offer work experience placements for Information Management and Preservation… Read More
Heritage 04 October 2017 Revamped Forth & Clyde Canal bridge could become Scotland’s ‘High Line’ An iconic, 120-year-old swing bridge at Bowling Harbour in West Dunbartonshire has been lovingly restored as part of the latest stage of a £3.2… Read More
Heritage 21 September 2017 Public invited to take a journey of selfie discovery along the Forth & Clyde Canal A new selfie trail encouraging families to get out and discover the ‘genius’ of the Forth & Clyde Canal has been launched between The… Read More
Heritage 31 July 2017 Work underway to safeguard Caledonian Canal’s 200-year-old Ness Weir The 200-year-old Thomas Telford-built Ness Weir on the Caledonian Canal is undergoing a major refurbishment as custodians Scottish Canals aim to extend the structure’s… Read More
