Blog 09 November 2018Chance find sheds light on wartime ArgyllAngharad Stockwell, Scottish Canals’ Records Manager and Data Protection Officer, shares her blog as this year’s Remembrance Day marks 100 years since the end of… Read More
Canal Works & Updates 08 November 2018Winter operations at Fort AugustusDue to reduced staffing levels, and operational safety restrictions at Fort Augustus, boaters should plan for extra time to transit through the Middle District… Read More
The Falkirk Wheel 31 October 2018Winter Works at The Falkirk WheelBoat trips will be unavailable from Monday 5th November whilst essential maintenance work is carried out at The Falkirk Wheel, and will resume on Saturday… Read More
Regeneration 31 October 2018Glasgow’s Smart Canal is a first for EuropeA pioneering new digital surface water drainage system will unlock 110 hectares across the north of the Glasgow for investment, regeneration and development with the construction of Europe’s first ever ‘smart canal’ scheme. Read More
Boating 25 October 2018Closure at Fort Augustus LocksClosure from 08:30 Wednesday 31st October to 13:00 Friday 2nd November 2018 In preparation for winter engineering works and to facilitate a full diving… Read More
Blog 23 October 2018Monuments, myths and marvels – the Caledonian Canal“The doubters, the grumblers, the prophets and the sneerers, were all put to silence” – Inverness Courier, October 1822 First opened on October 23rd… Read More
Regeneration 15 October 2018Glasgow’s Canal set to welcome 600 new homesThe widespread regeneration of North Glasgow is set to continue with a 600-strong housing development now underway on the former Diageo distillery site in… Read More
The Falkirk Wheel 12 October 2018Expect Disruptions – Severe Weather Warning: Friday 12 OctoberThe Met Office has issued Yellow Weather Warnings across Scotland for today, Friday 12th October, and into the weekend for high winds and rain.… Read More
Boating 12 October 2018Bridge restrictions & operational changesFollowing the temporary suspension of boat transits through Twechar and Bonnybridge lift bridges on the Forth & Clyde Canal, we’re have undertaken further technical investigations. Updates… Read More
