Press Releases 02 July 2015 Non-Executive Directors appointed to Board of Scottish Canals The Minister for Transport and Islands today announced the appointment of Cathie Bankier and Dr Deborah Benson as Non-Executive Directors of the Board of Scottish… Read More
The Kelpies 29 June 2015 Royal Opening to give The Kelpies crowning glory The Kelpies are set for a royal seal of approval as Her Royal Highness Princess Anne officially opens the world’s largest pair of equine sculptures… Read More
The Kelpies 10 June 2015 The Kelpies welcome 15,000th boat passenger The Kelpies are celebrating a major milestone today (June 10th) as the 15,000th boat trip passenger sailed between the world’s largest pair of equine sculptures on the… Read More
Walking & Running 27 May 2015 £4 million project steps up access to towpaths of Scotland’s canals Scotland’s canals are ready to welcome even more boots and bikes this summer thanks to the completion of a £4 million project to improve their towpaths –… Read More
The Falkirk Wheel 18 May 2015 Minister Steers Pupils Towards Engineering Career Education Secretary Angela Constance found out what gets the minds of young engineers whirring today (Monday 18 May) when she joined Forth Valley College‘s… Read More
The Falkirk Wheel 15 May 2015 Scotland’s first canal college is a success! Young volunteer participants who have benefitted from the Scottish Waterways Trust’s canal college over the project’s two-year run gathered to celebrate their achievements at… Read More
Boating 30 April 2015 Caledonian Canal reopens after major breach The Caledonian Canal has reopened to all boat traffic following the completion of repairs to damage caused by flooding. The historic waterway was closed… Read More
The Falkirk Wheel 02 April 2015 £430,000 Falkirk Wheel water play park opens with a splash Visitors to The Falkirk Wheel this Easter could find themselves clambering across Scotland, piloting boats from coastline to canal, and even walking on water following the… Read More
Regeneration 31 March 2015 National Theatre to create permanent headquarters in Speirs Wharf The National Theatre of Scotland today announces plans to remodel and refurbish extensively a former Cash and Carry building in the Speirs Wharf regeneration area of north-west Glasgow,… Read More
