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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.

British Waterways Kicks Off Spring with Ardrishaig Update

06 March 2008
British Waterways Scotland addressed a public meeting for the Ardrishaig community today (Thursday, 6 March 2008), and took the opportunity to unveil a new partnership to progress its development plans in the area surrounding the Crinan Canal.

Interpretation Encourages Visitors To See Great Glen By Boot, Boat Or Bike

14 January 2008
A £200,000 public access and interpretation project along the Caledonian Canal and Great Glen Way comes to fruition this week, as forty nine information and interpretation panels are installed as part of "The Great Glen Ways Initiative".

Vital Spark Returns To The Home Of The Puffer For 150th Anniversary

27 November 2007
One of the last remaining Clyde puffers, the 'Vital Spark', returns to the home of the puffer to mark the 150th anniversary of the iconic vessel. The boat will be greeted by the recently constructed puffer replica the 'Wee Spark'.

HELIX Finally Takes Shape For Falkirk After £25M Big Lottery Fund Award

14 November 2007
A 300 hectare site between Falkirk and Grangemouth is set to become Scotland's most exciting and varied environmental community following the announcement that The HELIX has been awarded £25 million from the Big Lottery Fund's Living Landmarks programme, the only Scottish proposal to receive funding.

Groundbreaking Project Reaches Final Stage For £25 Million Big Lottery Funding

23 October 2007
The inspirational bid from Falkirk and Grangemouth for £25 million of funding from the Big Lottery Living Landmarks Fund has reach ed the final stage along with projects from all over the UK.

Community Event Will Light Up Glasgow’s Canal

02 October 2007
Leading artist to create giant floating lanterns

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