News - Scottish Canals

15 July 2020

Covid-19 Update

Update Wednesday 14th July 2021 Our Chief Executive Officer, Catherine Topley, has issued the below statement regarding Covid-19 and the impact on the operation…

06 September 2021

Water Levels at Garrell Burn

SEPA alerted us to low water levels on the Garrell Burn, which is part of a wider water management system for the Forth &…

02 September 2021

Access improvements unveiled along Broxburn walking, wheeling and cycling route

Canal side improvements made to Port Buchan enable walkers, wheelers and cyclists to make the most of green and blue space. A partnership between…

19 August 2021

Blue-Green Algal Blooms

It is the season for blue green algae appearing on our canals and reservoirs. In some circumstances BGA can produce toxic substances that can…

19 August 2021

Canal Encounters cycle week celebrates new Cycling Without Age Scotland chapter

Canal Encounters cycle week celebrates new Cycling Without Age Scotland chapter. Cycling Without Age Scotland celebrates the launch of its new Helix Chapter as…

12 August 2021

Scottish Canals marks 1st anniversary of Muiravonside breach on the Union Canal

A year after The Union Canal breached at Muiravonside near Falkirk Scottish Canals has launched a new video celebrating the role that canals play…

05 August 2021

Roughcastle Tunnel closure

Roughcastle tunnel at The Falkirk Wheel will be temporarily closed from 5.30pm on Wednesday 11th August until 9am on Thursday 12th August. This is…

04 August 2021

Millennium Link Award – Are You Up for a Challenge?

To celebrate the reopening of both Lowlands canals and to encourage boaters to explore the far reaches of the network, Scottish Canals and the…