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Scotland Press Releases


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'!

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

20 March 2008
The new Spring/Summer season starts at The Falkirk Wheel on Thursday 21 March 2008, with opening hours extended to seven days a week from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm. British Waterways Scotland is encouraging everyone to explore and enjoy one of the world's most unique visitor attractions.

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

20 March 2008
British Waterways Scotland is encouraging everyone to explore and enjoy one of Scotland 's greatest assets, the Caledonian 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! - Union

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

Member Appointed To British Waterways Board

13 March 2008
Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change, Stewart Stevenson today announced the appointment of a new member to the British Waterways Board.

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