The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Canals

Scotland’s Falkirk Wheel lifts boats 100 feet between canals, replacing 11 locks

Opened in 2002, the Falkirk Wheel revolutionized boat travel by connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. This unique rotating boat lift was developed to replace a series of 11 locks that became unusable over time. Each gondola of the Wheel can carry canal boats, and the…

The Times of India · Sep 26

In 2002, Scotland opened a giant rotating wheel that lifts boats 115 feet, using about as much energy per turn as boiling eight kettles

The Falkirk Wheel, an engineering wonder in Scotland, connects two canals with its unique rotating lift design. Leveraging Archimedes' principle, it streamlines boat transportation significantly, reducing what once took a day through eleven locks. Remarkably, the wheel only uses as much energy as it takes to boil eight kettles, making…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Major repairs to historic Scottish aqueduct will keep canal closed for a year

One of Scotland’s major canals will remain closed for more than a year because of the scale of repairs required to fix a significant leak in a…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30

The Kelpies’ new climbing experience will showcase the Scottish landscape – straight from the horse’s mouth

The experience will initially be available to large groups or charity fundraisers

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

Economic boost predicted as Scots invited to climb inside the Kelpies

SCOTLAND’S “internationally recognisable” Kelpies have generated 16 times more for the local economy than they cost ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024

Scottish Canals deny drones are banned from Chain of Freedom event

SCOTTISH Canals have said it is up to Chain of Freedom organisers to decide drone policy for the event following social media posts stating drones…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023

Major update to Chain of Freedom plan after canal rejection

ORGANISERS of the Chain of Freedom have issued an update to grassroot activists taking part in the event on October 14.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2023

Authorities 'block' plans for Chain of Freedom as organisers vow to 'overcome'

ORGANISERS of a planned mass demonstration in favour of Scottish independence say they have been blocked from using a key route.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2023

First of Falkirk's Growth Deal projects could be 'shovel ready' by April 2024

Councillors agreed a new governance structure that will make the process quicker.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2023

New Falkirk canal art park to link Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel looking for artists

The Falkirk Growth Deal wants to hear from creative thinkers who could help shape the plans

Daily Record · Jan 12, 2023