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Canal Workers Highly Commended In National Award Aberchalder Bridge on the Caledonian Canal

18 August 2006
A small team of canal workers who look after the Aberchalder Bridge on the Caledonian Canal have been highly commended in a prestigious national award that celebrates the outstanding way they maintain the canal.

Canal Workers Highly Commended In National Award Gairlochy Locks on the Caledonian Canal

18 August 2006
A small team of canal workers who look after the Gairlochy Locks on the Caledonian Canal have been highly commended in a prestigious national Waterway Length Award that celebrates the outstanding way they maintain the canal.

Canal Workers Highly Commended In National Award Crinan Canal

18 August 2006
A small team of canal workers who look after the Bellanoch Bridge on the Crinan Canal have been highly commended in a prestigious national award that celebrates the outstanding way they maintain the canal.

Helix Shaping Up Nicely For Falkirk!

11 August 2006
Plans to transform a vacant 300 hectare site between Grangemouth and Falkirk into a thriving environmental community took another step forward today with the news that the Big Lottery Fund has awarded The Helix project a development grant of up to £250,000, as part of its Living Landmarks programme.

Go Wild - Forth & Clyde Canal Named As One Of The Top Ten Places To Spot Wildlife On The Uk's Waterways

27 July 2006
The Forth & Clyde Canal has been named as one of the top ten places to spot wildlife and some of the country's rarest plants in a new guide published by British Waterways.

Re: Litter

21 July 2006
Richard Millar, Service and Business Development Manager, British Waterways Scotland , said: "The Falkirk Wheel is a jewel in Falkirk 's tourism crown and the canal network as a whole has the potential to bring even more visitors to the area.

Ceilidh Trail Band strikes a chord on Caledonian Canal

13 July 2006
Organisers of the Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail today (Tuesday 11th July, 2006) announced the line-up of the official Ceilidh Trail Band at British Waterways (Scotland) Seaport Marina in Inverness.

Hop On Your Bike This Summer And Explore The Waterways Forth & Clyde

13 July 2006
British Waterways is encouraging everyone to "get out" and "get pedalling" alongside the canal and river network this summer. The Forth & Clyde Canal towpaths are ideal for leisurely bike rides, being traffic-free, generally flat and full of interesting features such as locks, bridges and wildlife.

Hop On Your Bike This Summer And Explore The Waterways Union Canal

13 July 2006
British Waterways is encouraging everyone to "get out" and "get pedalling" alongside the canal and river network this summer. The Union Canal towpaths are ideal for leisurely bike rides, being traffic-free, generally flat and full of interesting features such as locks, bridges and wildlife.

Hop On Your Bike This Summer And Explore The Waterways Lowland Canals

13 July 2006
British Waterways is encouraging everyone to "get out" and "get pedalling" alongside the canal and river network this summer. The Lowland Canals towpaths are ideal for leisurely bike rides, being traffic-free, generally flat and full of interesting features such as locks, bridges and wildlife.

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