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Glasgow Canal Regeneration Takes Major Step Forward

22 August 2007
The regeneration of Glasgow's canal corridor has reached a major milestone with the unveiling of the proposed masterplan for the area around Maryhill Locks.

Thousands Descend On Muirtown For Inaugural Splash! Event

27 June 2007
The Caledonian Canal was buzzing with boats, aeroplanes, helicopters and a host of fantastic activities at the weekend as the inaugural Splash! Muirtown Water Festival, arrived in Inverness.

Splash! Landing At The Caledonian Canal

07 June 2007
The Caledonian Canal will be buzzing with boats, aeroplanes, helicopters and a host of fantastic activities when the inaugural Splash!, the Muirtown Water Festival, takes place on Saturday, June 23.

Glasgow Artist To Create World's Largest Equine Sculptures

26 April 2007
Impressive models will form template for iconic 'Kelpie' boat lift. A groundbreaking plan to create the world's largest horse sculptures is taking shape in the workshop of one of Scotland 's leading artists.

School Kids Take To The Water As Glasgow's Canal Prepares For New Season

31 March 2007
As spring begins to take hold Scotland's Lowland canals are waking up to the new season, with a series of boat trips along Glasgow's newly refurbished canal corridor proving popular with the city's school kids.

Caledonian Prepares For New Season With Towpath Tidy

31 March 2007
New season preparations on the Caledonian Canal were boosted recently when 1.7 tonnes of litter were removed from the towpath at Corpach by an army of volunteers during a litter-picking campaign led by British Waterways.

Almost 2 Tonnes Of Litter Removed During Canal Tidy

31 March 2007
Almost two tonnes of litter were removed from Scotland's Highland and Lowland canals by an army of volunteers during a litter-picking campaign led by British Waterways.

The Crossing 2007 - Caledonian Canal Celebrations

19 March 2007
Following news that the theatre ship MV Fitzcarraldo will not be ready in time for the 2007 Crossing canal festival in June, British Waterways has taken the regrettable decision to cancel the planned event.

Top Tourism Award For The Falkirk Wheel

02 March 2007
The iconic Falkirk Wheel has reinforced its position as one of the country's leading visitor attractions with a top tourism prize at the prestigious 2007 Waterways Renaissance Awards.

Caledonian Canal To Get A Spring Clean

01 March 2007
Waterway users who enjoy the Caledonian Canal are being asked to spare a couple of hours to help spring clean the canal towpath at Corpach near Fort William on Thursday 22 nd March.

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