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Scotland’s Canals Generate £1.53bn of Economic Value

Scottish Canals today (15 November) announced the results of an economic study showing £1.53 billion pound of investment in the canal corridors across Scotland…

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New indoor skate park to bring ‘fun and creativity’ to kids in North Glasgow

A new state-of-the-art skatepark will be opening its doors in Port Dundas, North Glasgow. The Loading Bay, Glasgow’s newest indoor skatepark, covers 30,000 square…

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BBC Radio 4’s ‘Any Questions?’ panel to face locals as show comes to the Falkirk Wheel

BBC Radio 4 show ‘Any Questions?’ is to be broadcast live from The Falkirk Wheel on Friday 8th November 2019. The show, which offers…

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Second Phase of Vital Caledonian Canal Repairs to Commence

Phase Two of the lock gate replacement works at Fort Augustus are set to commence this winter, safeguarding the canal for future generations. Works…

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Revolutionary new experience spins into action at The Falkirk Wheel

A brand new visitor experience has launched at the world’s only rotating boat lift, as the Revolution Tour opens to the public. The Falkirk…

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Cycling Scotland Announces Last Ride for Pedal for Scotland’s Glasgow-Edinburgh Classic Challenge Event

  Pedal for Scotland is set to evolve into inclusive, free, local events across Scotland from 2020. With a legacy spanning twenty years, the…

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Revolutionary paint fight hits The Falkirk Wheel

Visitors to the world’s only rotating boat lift are being invited to paint the town (and each other) red, blue, green and orange as…

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Beat the Street Launches on Glasgow’s Canal!

The wards of Maryhill, Lambhill and Hillhead are set to be transformed into a giant game this Summer as thousands of residents compete to…

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Canal Carnival marks re-opening of Forth & Clyde Canal

The historic Forth & Clyde Canal will spring to life this weekend as a floating festival of more than 70 steamboats, Clyde Puffers and…

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