Scotland Press Releases

IWAC advertises for new members

08 May 2009
The Inland Waterways Advisory Council (IWAC) is looking for new part time members to replace those who finish at the end of the year.

Protocol approved for Inverness canal bridges

24 March 2009
An improved protocol to manage the opening times for the canal swing bridges at Tomnahurich and Muirtown, Inverness was approved at The Highland Council's TEC Services Committee on 19 March. The protocol will be implemented by British Waterways Scotland this spring.

Caledonian Canal Sails To Number 1 Spot

20 November 2008
The Caledonian Canal has come out top in Le Boat's customer satisfaction survey 2008.

Top Tourist Attraction Scoops National Award for Healthy Eating

29 July 2008
One of Scotland’s top tourist attractions has received a major healthy eating award, after catering staff made more than half the café menu low in fat, sugar and salt.

Highland Canal Workers Experience Tricks of the Trade Across the Water

25 June 2008
Three lock keepers from the Highland Canals (Caledonian and Crinan) have just returned from a visit to the Göta Canal in Sweden to exchange cultural and business knowledge as part of a programme set up by British Waterways Scotland .

Snap The Dragons

25 June 2008
British Waterways has launched a UK-wide wildlife photography competition urging everyone to take snaps of dragonflies and damselflies - the dragons o' the water! The competition is open to everyone who visits Scotland 's canals this summer and captures the creatures on camera.

2008 Round Britain Powerboat Race Cruises into Inverness

25 June 2008
The Caledonian Canal welcomed around 40 powerboats yesterday (Wednesday, 25 June 2008) as the 2008 Round Britain Powerboat Race reached its half-way point when some of the boats entered the canal at Corpach Sea Lock in Fort William while others took to the roads to reach Muirtown basin where they were craned into the canal.

Animating the canal

20 June 2008
On Wednesday 25 June, Lord Provost Denis Agnew will join 40 school children and community groups to celebrate the completion of a £163,000 project to improve 7km of towpath on the Forth & Clyde Canal stretching from Bowling Harbour to Whitecrook.

Pedal Power Showcases Scotland As A Cycling Destination

09 June 2008
Minister for Transport, Stewart Stevenson will join over 100 cyclists today (Monday 9 June) in a 200 mile mass bike ride which showcases a great way to enjoy a sustainable holiday and Scotland as a premium cycling destination.

Falkirk Gets Ready for 'Action Outdoors'

03 June 2008
On Tuesday (3 June 2008) a turf cutting ceremony will signal the start of construction of the Action Outdoors project. The project is a partnership between The Waterways Trust Scotland , Falkirk Council and British Waterways Scotland to build a brand new activity centre for the Falkirk community to enjoy.

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