Scottish Canals

Exclusive Scotland's oldest canal shuts from Kelpies to Falkirk Wheel until 2026

An Elegance riverboat, one of Le Boat’s ‘Comfort’ range of self-drive motorised cruisers. Pic: Le Boat

I go up the Caledonian Canal without a paddle

Climbers will ascend to the mouth of one of the Kelpies.

The 'epic' 25m climb inside mouth of world's largest equine sculptures

Girl, 9 'petrified' as man threatened to throw her in canal

Members of the Camelon & District, Wallacestone & District and Falkirk Schools pipe bands play during a special event day to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Kelpies

The Kelpies: 10,000 visitors flock to tenth anniversary celebrations of Andy Sco...

Andy Scott on LA life and power of his giant horse heads The Kelpies

Artists Ruth Impey and Nichol Wheatley beside the completed head of Bella The Beithir which they created, at its unveiling on March 1 beside Stockingfield Bridge on the Forth & Clyde Canal in Glasgow. (Photo by John Devlin/The Scotsman)

Museum plan to showcase Glasgow’s forgotten pottery heritage

An engineer working on the axle inside the Falkirk Wheel - which may form part of planned behind-the-scenes tours. (Photo by Lisa Ferguson/The Scotsman)

Falkirk Wheel: Behind-the-scenes tours to follow boat lift’s biggest overhaul

Two sunken boats are in the canal at the Kelpies. Pic: Michael Gillen

Boats sink at The Kelpies

Scottish Canals chief executive John Paterson at Stockingfield Bridge on the Forth & Clyde Canal in Maryhill, which is used as a "smart" canal to discharge excess water into the River Kelvin one mile to the west. (Photo by John Devlin/The Scotsman)

‘Smart’ canals plan for Scottish Canals network to cut mounting flood risks

Scottish Canals activities assistant Rebecca Brown at the helm of one of its electric boats on the Forth & Clyde Canal at the Kelpies (Photo by Lisa Ferguson/The Scotsman)

Electric canal boat hire scheme's growth potential after expansion to Kelpies

Patching of a junction on Fitzroy Place, west of Charing Cross in Glasgow, for the UCI Cycling World Championships obscured part of an advanced stop line designed to increase cyclists' safety. (Photo by Alastair Daltn/The Scotsman)

Resurfaced towpath throws down gauntlet for smooth cycling – Alastair Dalton

Scottish Canals chief executive Catherine Topley beside the Forth & Clyde Canal in Glasgow. Picture: John Devlin

Dereliction threat to Scotland’s canals from financial restrictions

The water level of the Forth and Clyde Canal at Rosebank remains low due to an issue with a Monkland pipeline. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Fish rescued from Falkirk canal following pipeline blockage

Fishing with magnets, a water-based form of metal-detecting, is to be allowed in Scottish canals for the first time

Strong attraction: the lure of magnet fishing

Margaret Cook, a farmer who rents a section of land on Myrehead Farm which was ruined by Union Canal breach speaks out against the 'lack of support' from Scottish Canals.

Farmer will not get single penny of £6 million canal breach rescue cash

Margaret Cook, a farmer whose land was ruined when the Union Canal breached in August, 2020.

Farmer impacted by Union Canal breach speaks out against Scottish Canals

The Bowline scheme will bring the former railway swing bridge into use for the first time in 61 years. Picture: Scottish Canals

New York-style High Line path milestone on Forth & Clyde Canal

Path developer Sustrans Scotland has issued new guidance on cyclists and walkers sharing off-road routes. Picture: Tony Marsh/Sustrans Scotland

Michael Matheson slams 'unacceptable behaviour' of cyclists and walkers on paths

Picture and video: Catherine Topley

Watch as Union Canal suffers 30 metre breach

Seagull Trust Cruises offers free canal trips for people with special needs using wheelchair-accessible boats. Picture: Scott Louden.

The forgotten vulnerable in our rush for lockdown exercise on Scotland's canals ...

The Union Canal at Fountainbridge in Edinburgh. Picture: Scott Louden.

Joanna Cherry's office: 'Just turn your back' social distancing advice

The Falkirk Wheel was lit up in support of the NHS.

Stunning photos show the Falkirk Wheel lit up in honour of the NHS

Scottish Canals' Stay Home Save Lives poster. Picture: Scottish Canals.

Stay away from towpaths - new Scottish Canals campaign

Kayaks and canoes will be among the many different craft on show at the Canal Carnival tomorrow.

Canal Carnival Armada will invade Falkirk tomorrow

The Keep Bankside Beautiful litter pickers

Keep Bankside Beautiful volunteers conduct major canalside clean-up

Visitors have a one-off chance to tour around the inside of The Falkirk Wheel this weekend

The Falkirk Wheel offering visitors unique chance to tour inside of structure

Boaters face potential delays until the Fort Augustus lock gates are replaced. Picture: Transport Scotland

Fort Augustus canal locks get cash lifeline to keep waterways open

Bonnybridge lifting bridge.

New cash aid could help fix problem-hit Falkirk canals

Boats of all shapes and sizes celebrate the re-opening of the Forth and Clyde Canal at Kirkintilloch. Photograph: Peter Sandground

Stop rot in our canal network, say campaigners

Boathouse bar-restaurant firm goes into liquidation

Catherine Topley.

Prisons boss takes the helm at under-fire Scottish Canals

Leamington Lift Bridge on Union Canal. Picture: Malcolm McCurrach

Closure of bridge '˜final straw' for canals, boaters fear

General view of Leamington Lift Bridge on Union Canal. PIcture: Malcolm McCurrach

Costly Leamington lift bridge breakdown '˜could close Union Canal'

Airdrie family business invests Â£400,000 to make construction safer and more eco-friendly Arvill Plant and Tool Hire, one of the most innovative players in the Scottish construction sector, has recently acquired a state-of-the-art stonecrushing rig which can radically reduce the environmental impact of resurfacing and ground stabilisation works. It is the only machine of its kind in use in the UK and it is the latest acquisition in an investment spree totalling nearly Â£400,000 which maintains Arvills extensive hire fleet at the cutting edge of sustainable, eco-sensitive and safe construction methods. The stonecrusher, which cost Â£30,000, is designed and built for a new skid steer tracked unit which cost an additional Â£46,000. Its size makes it ideal for dirt and gravel roads, bike and horse trails, landscaping and difficult terrain. It has already been operationally tested in works with Arvill client Mackenzie Construction, who are involved in a programme of upgrading towpaths along the canal

Airdrie plant hire business ramps up eco credentials

Twechar bridge has been out of action since January. Picture: Inland Waterways Association

Cash lifeline to re-open broken canal bridges

Clyde and Forth Canal Bridge. Picture: John Devlin

Restrictions threat to Union Canal boaters if no extra funding

The lift bridge over the canal at Twechar has been shut since February

Motion in Parliament as MSP demands action on bridges

Can the Falkirk Wheel beat world record?

Ronnie Rusack at his award-winning canal-side Bridge Inn at Ratho. He has campaigned for the Lowland canals for nearly half a century - and says Scottish Canals must now change course and prevent "dereliction" happening all over again.

Falkirk Council urged to help stop '˜dereliction' of Forth and Clyde Canal

William Watson, 81, fell into the canal two weeks ago while on his bike and was rescued by Ivan McKee MSP. Picture: SWNS

SNP MSP rescues elderly cyclist from freezing canal

Crinan Canal played an role in the ancient Gaelic kingdom of Dalriada. Pictures: Wiki Commons

Story of ancient Dalriada kingdom to be told at Crinan Canal
The story of 'Britain's most beautiful shortcut' and the ancient coastal kingdom of Dalriada is set to be brought to life thanks to a Â£1.5 million project to ...

One of the canal bridges in Knightswood, Glasgow, that requires repair. Picture: John Devlin

Concerns over Forth & Clyde Canal future as repair bills mount up

Steve Dunlop replaces Lena Wilson, who announced in July that she was stepping down after nearly eight years at the helm. Picture: Contributed

Scottish Enterprise names canals boss as new chief executive

Bonnybridge lifting bridge: Picture: Scottish Canals

'Unsafe' bridges force indefinite Forth & Clyde Canal closure

An artists impression of the proposed linear park inspired by New York Citys Highline. Picture: Scottish Canals

New York-style High Line path planned as new canal link

Scottish Canals faces massive repairs from unprecedented volumes of water from increasing rainfall wearing out weirs, locks, bridges and piers.

Scotland's canal network feels strain of extra water

Burke and Hare worked on the Union Canal before turning to murder. Picture: Scottish Canals

Falkirk canal tunnel to host Burke and Hare play

The 30m-tall sculptures form the centrepiece of the 43m Helix project. Picture: Peter Sandground

Kelpies to get their first "veterinary health check"

Angela Constance: spreading the word for a better gender balance

Electro-fishing to remove fish from the Union Canal in Linlithgow today. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Giant pike sought during draining of Union Canal

Three miles of the Union Canal near Linlithgow are being drained. Picture: Scottish Canals

Three mile section of Union Canal to be drained

Angela Constance launched a consultation on the bill. Picture: John Devlin

Gender equality on boards will help '˜shatter glass ceiling'

Picture: TSPL

Canal bosses float notion of boaters' app to open bridges

The Kelpies, built by Scottish Canals, attracted over a million visitors in their first year and now enjoy global recognition.

Andrew Thin: Our canals are a fantastic asset - are we getting the best out of t...

New lighting installed in the Falkirk Tunnel last year. Picture: Scottish Canals

Falkirk Tunnel project to throw new light on Burke and Hare

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