Happy 21st Birthday to The Falkirk Wheel!
Birthday celebrations unveiled for The Falkirk Wheel’s 21st birthday!
Scottish Canals is inviting the public to celebrate 21 years of the world’s only rotating boat lift this month with a special celebration. The family-fun packed day will be held at The Falkirk Wheel on Saturday, May 20th, with the event running from 10am to 5pm. There will be a huge amount of fun outdoor activities available on offer throughout the day including….
- Prized archery
- Canoe hire
- Eboat hire
- Mini golf
- Water zorbs
- Bumper boats
- Chalk fight
- Face painting
- SUP in the Sky
- Combat archery
- Peddle boats
To book activities in advance visit our bookings page.
There will be face painting, chalk fights, and not to mention copious amounts of cake.
Boat trips will also take place throughout the day giving visitors the opportunity to experience the attraction for themselves.
For those looking to refuel there will be plenty on offer including The Falkirk Wheel team’s specially created 21st birthday menu.
Scottish Canals Parliamentary Reception, 1st October 2026
On Thursday 1st October, Scottish Canals held a reception at the Scottish Parliament to mark and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Millennium Link project. This ÂŁ83.5 million project reconnected Scotland's Lowland canals, rescuing them from dereliction and unlocking public value and benefits for generations to come.Â
Kelvin Aqueduct Repair Plan and Reopening Date Announced
Scottish Canals is conducting a major programme of investigation, design and repairs on the historic Kelvin Aqueduct in Maryhill, Glasgow, together with contractor Mackenzie Construction. Repair work has now begun and this section of the canal will reopen on 1st March 2027.
Maryhill exhibition brings 240 years of canal engineering history to life
A new exhibition, entitled Every Picture Tells a Story, opened at Maryhill Burgh Halls on Thursday 13th August.