Scottish Canals has been celebrated once more by the National Transport Trust with the award of another `Red Wheel'. Red Wheels are awarded by the National Transport Trust, whose Transport Heritage programme commemorates Britain's rich and globally important legacy in the development of transport. The most significant of these are marked by a National Transport Trust Heritage Plaque or `Red Wheel'. The Kelvin Aqueduct, on the Forth & Clyde Canal, was recognised with the historical award from National Transport Trust Vice President John Cameron CBE who unveiled the plaque alongside Scottish Canals' Heritage Manager Chris O'Connell. This is the Forth and Clyde Canal’s first Red Wheel, with others on the Union, Crinan, and Caledonian canals. Find out more about the National Transport Trust here.
National Transport Trust Vice President John Cameron CBE unveiled the plaque alongside Scottish Canals Heritage Manager Chris O'Connell.
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 £83.5 million project reconnected Scotland's Lowland canals, rescuing them from dereliction and unlocking public value and benefits for generations to come.
Scottish Canals Marks 25 Years of the Millennium Link with £3.1bn Regeneration Milestone
Twenty-five years on from the Millennium Link, Scotland's canals have driven £3.1 billion of investment and regeneration, according to a new report.
Scotland’s Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills gains new retrofit facility to become premiere heritage hub
Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) national Retrofit Centre for Traditional Buildings is to become part of Scotland’s Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills in Camelon, Falkirk. The new Retrofit Centre will strengthen the national centre as the premiere hub for retrofit heritage skills and science alongside the Engine Shed while supporting Scotland in tackling the climate emergency.