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Caledonian Canal Reopened

The Caledonian Canal is now open to all vessels following the recent breach at Cullochy Weir, where floods washed away more than half of the historic structure. 

Read more about the repairs...
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Water Play Park opens with a splash

Visitors to The Falkirk Wheel this Easter could find themselves clambering across Scotland, piloting boats from coastline to canal, and even walking on water following the opening of a new £430,000 water play park.

Kids of all ages can make a splash at The Falkirk Wheel
Neptune Steps

Red Bull Neptune Steps - Watch now!

On 28 March, Maryhill Locks rocked to the sound of Neptune Steps – an amazing new swimming event from Red Bull that hosted 100 top athletes battling it out for the winner’s laurels over a custom made course of canals and lock gates. Check it out!

Watch the incredible action...
Tall Masted Ships

Black-Tie Barge

The first tall-masted ship to sail the Glasgow branch of the Forth & Clyde Canal in more than a century has returned to the city’s Speirs Wharf. Now moored up and overlooking the city skyline, the Dutch Barge will soon be welcoming guests as one of Glasgow’s most unusual holiday lets.

First tall-masted ship returns to Glasgow
Great Canal Journeys

Scottish Canals on TV!

Catch actors Prunella Scales and Timothy West on Great Canal Journeys!  They discover the Falkirk Wheel, the Kelpies and both the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals as they cruise across Scotland.

Great Canal Journeys - watch it now!

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Dutch Barge

Holiday Boats & Unusual Business Meetings Venue

Looking for something different, why not book one of our holiday boats for a self catering holiday experience or an unusual business event on our Dutch Barge at Speirs Wharf, Glasgow. Our canal boats have been refurbished to the highest standards, offering a unique holiday experience or unusual business meeting venue.

 

Book your Holiday or Meeting Space today...
Canalside Cottage Bannatyne

Canalside Cottages

For a self catering holiday you'll never forget, why not stay in one of our canalside cottages! These former canal worker's homes have been refurbished to the highest standards, offering a unique holiday experience.

 

Book your Canalside Cottage getaway today...
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The Falkirk Wheel

As the world's first and only rotating boat lift, The Falkirk Wheel is quite simply unique! A day at the Falkirk Wheel offers so much; soar 35 metres in the air on our boat trips, enjoy miles of woodland and canalside walks, let the kids play in our fantastic outdoor play area, and visit our stunning visitor centre with fantastic cafe and gift shop.

 

Book now and experience the world's only rotating boat lift!
Living on Water Armchair

Living on Water

Choose a life less ordinary - discover the wide range of options for living on the water of Scotland's vibrant canals. Living on Water offers a relaxed, free-spirited and fun lifestyle, which makes every day a departure from the dull, routine and commonplace.

 

Enjoy a life less ordinary...
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Shop

Visit our online shop for a range of Scottish Canals products. Hang a map of the Caledonian Canal from 1848 in your home, build a model of The Falkirk Wheel, or show off one of our gorgeous Scottish Canals Tweed scarves.

 

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Find out more about the Caledonian Canal Find out more about the Crinan Canal Find out more about the Union Canal Find out more about the Forth & Clyde Canal Find out more about the Monkland Canal

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Paddle Across Scotland!

The Glasgow to Edinburgh Canoe Trail follows 87km of canal from Pinkston Watersports in Glasgow City Centre across the Central Belt to the heart of Edinburgh.

Visit the Canoe Trail website for everything you need to get on the water!

 
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