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07 May 2021

Statement on Crinan Canal Flailing

Scottish Canals has issued the following statement on Crinan Canal Flailing; “Scottish Canals is fully committed to furthering the conservation of biodiversity in and…

30 April 2021

Covid-19 Update

Update Friday 30th April 2021 Our Chief Executive Officer, Catherine Topley, has issued the below statement regarding Covid-19 and the impact on the operation…

29 April 2021

Towpath Closure at Bonnybridge

The towpath on the Forth & Clyde Canal at Bonnybridge will be temporarily closed from 8am-4pm on Tuesday 4th May until 4pm on Thursday…

24 April 2021

Magnet fishing given the greenlight on Scotland’s canal network

The popular pastime of magnet fishing which shot to fame in Scotland during last year’s lockdown has now for the first time been given…

24 March 2021

Surface Improvement Works – Forth & Clyde Canal

On Monday 29th March, the towpath along the Forth & Clyde Canal between Lambhill and Stockingfield Junction will be closed to the public to…

24 March 2021

Scottish Canals becomes first in Scotland to sign monumental heritage agreement

Scottish Canals becomes first in Scotland to sign monumental Section 17 heritage agreement in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

24 March 2021

World Economic Forum celebrates health research

On World Water Day, The World Economic Forum recognised research carried out by Glasgow Caledonian University in partnership with Scottish Canals, which linked the regeneration of the Forth and Clyde Canal in North Glasgow to improved health and wellbeing.

16 March 2021

Milestone reached at Muiravonside canal breach.

Seven months after an historic breach on the Union Canal near Polmont Scottish Canals has refilled the canal with water. Early on the 12th…

02 March 2021

Glen Village Weir Improvements

Following a breach on the Union Canal near Linlithgow on 12th August 2020, Scottish Canals have prioritised a programme of works to build resilience…