Holidays - Scottish Canals

16 May 2019

Caledonian Canal reopened to boat traffic, 17th April 2019

Kytra and Fort Augustus locks re-opens to boat traffic on 8.30am on Wednesday 17th April 2019 UPDATE 16th May 2019 Please note that there…

18 January 2018

Scottish Canals seeks business partner to create canalside getaways

Scottish Canals is seeking a new business partner to help develop and operate world-class holiday accommodation along the nation’s historic inland waterways. From five-star…

05 December 2017

New hire boat partnership means plain sailing for holidaymakers on Lowland Canals

A new partnership between Scottish Canals and three hire boat fleets has ensured holidaymakers can continue to experience the joy of canal boating on…

20 September 2017

Public invited to sail in the shadow of The Kelpies

Visitors to one of Scotland’s most popular tourist attractions will now be able to sail in the shadow of giants, thanks to the launch…

09 August 2017

Natural Retreats to take over operations of Canalside Cottages from Scottish Canals

Natural Retreats and Scottish Canals are excited to announce a new partnership that will see Natural Retreats take over full operational responsibility for Canalside…

06 April 2016

Bowling Basin – FREE taster sessions this Easter!

Scottish Canal’s latest activity hub will be opening at Bowling Basin this Summer and ahead of the big launch we are giving young adventurers…

13 July 2015

Revamped Caledonian Canal Centre reopens

The Caledonian Canal Centre in Fort Augustus has reopened following a refurbishment and is ready to offer visitors the chance to explore everything the…

23 March 2015

Tall-masted ships return to Glasgow’s canal

The first tall-masted ship to sail the Glasgow branch of the Forth & Clyde Canal in more than a century has completed its inaugural voyage to…