Scotland Press Releases

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.

The Falkirk Wheel is a Firm Favourite with Visitors

08 May 2008
The Falkirk Wheel attracted over 500,000 visitors in 2007, a 17.5 per cent increase on 2006, according to VisitScotland's Scottish Visitor Attraction Monitor, announced today, Friday, 9 May 2008.

British Waterways Scotland and Highland Council Agree Independent Review Over Bridges

29 April 2008
British Waterways Scotland and Highland Council have agreed a further review of the protocol governing opening times of the Tomnahurich and Muirtown swing bridges.

The Native Bluebell - Save A National Treasure

07 April 2008
The Central Scotland Forest Trust (CSFT) launches its year-long 'Alarm Bells for Bluebells' campaign at The Falkirk Wheel on Monday 7 April. The campaign aims to prevent the flower, a national treasure, vanishing from Scotland .

Scotland's 'Waterways' Urge You to Spring into Summer! - Forth & Clyde

20 March 2008
British Waterways Scotland is encouraging everyone to explore and enjoy one of Scotland 's greatest assets, the Forth & Clyde Canal . Whether it is sailing, canoeing, fishing, cycling, jogging or walking, Scotland 's canals offer many ways for visitors to 'spring into summer'!

Scotland's 'Waterways' Urge You to Spring into Summer! - Crinan

20 March 2008
British Waterways Scotland is encouraging everyone to explore and enjoy one of Scotland 's greatest assets, the Crinan Canal . Whether it is sailing, canoeing, fishing, cycling, jogging or walking, Scotland 's canals offer many ways for visitors to 'spring into summer'!

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