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.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.
Scottish Canals extends major engineering programme on the Forth & Clyde Canal in Falkirk
Scottish Canals has announced an extension to its largest programme of canal engineering works in 25 years.Â