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Join our Heritage Manager Chris O'Connell at Newington Library, Edinburgh on Thursday 11 May at 2.30pm for a free, retrospective talk on the Union Canal bicentenary celebrations. Chris will be talking for 40 minutes & is happy to take any canal questions afterwards. #canalmagic

Phase 3 of the Forth & Clyde Canal, North Glasgow towpath upgrade will commence on Tuesday 9th May. Fencing has been put in place, this will remain open over the bank holiday weekend so that the towpath can be used. For location details please click below bit.ly/3HKqyB8

Great to see the new lock gates delivered at Lk8 on #ForthClydecanal. Replacing damaged gates that were hit by a car crash in January. Reopening Falkirk flight late May/ early June. @scottishcanals @RossScotCanals @DuncryneForge

Heritage Manager, Chris O Connell joined pupils from @saracenprimary on a boat trip from our HQ to #stockingfieldbridge. Pupils got into character wearing a lock keepers cap (1960’s) & the group joined @wemakeitglasgow to make tiles for the bridge art project. @forthnclydecanl

Lowlands Canal Update: Series of essential works now underway across Union and Forth & Clyde canals. Full details: bit.ly/3IYXWUw @MackenzieConstr

🗓️SAVE THE DATE #Easter2023 at The Wheel 🐇🌺 A long weekend packed full of family activities 🥚Egg Hunt 🥚Toast Marshmallows 🥚Archery 🥚Mini Golf 🥚Canoe Hire 🥚Games & comps 🥚Stalls 🥚Tasty Treats 🐣Keep an eye on our socials for more. #canalmagic @scottishcanals

Fantastic job by our Green team #volunteers yesterday who were extending our wildlife corridor by planting beech hedging around our new, shiny turning point.🦔🪺 The cakes afterwards were well deserved! 🧁👏 forms.office.com/pages/response… if you fancy getting involved.

We're hiring. 👋 We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Estates Surveyor/Property Manager. You will support in the day-to-day asset management of Scottish Canals' varied portfolio across the canal network. #LikeNoOther 📝Apply: bit.ly/3yfUWxX

Set your compass for Kirkintilloch - the Canal Festival is back! The popular celebration of all things nautical, with fun for all the family, will be held on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 August. For info visit eastdunbarton.gov.uk/news/compass-a… and keep your eyes on the horizon for updates.

📢 Vote for All Aboard! Help us secure funding to run climate change sessions with children and young people on the All Aboard canal boat. #GreenerEdinburgh Voting is open to all #Edinburgh residents over 8 - set up an account and select your 5 projects: yourvoice.edinburgh.gov.uk/budgets/1/inve…

Volunteer crew members wanted on the Forth & Clyde Canal! towpathtalk.co.uk/volunteer-crew… #volunteers #forthandclyde #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk

Congrats to all who took part in #canalchallenge200! Hundreds of runners, walkers, cyclists, paddlers, boaters & pups took part to celebrate the #union & #caledoniancanal🏅🐶 @MartinaJG tells us what inspired her to become a #canalchallenger200 Stories bit.ly/3JHZ7tg

Ever wondered how Speirs Wharf (North Glasgow) was developed? The plan shows property boundaries at Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas. Including Mackie and Co Distillers Ltd. Check out our website for more on the history of the canals, ow.ly/JqLq50MGUln #throwbackthursday

Your latest edition of Basin Banter is out now - mailchi.mp/a6cefe0c39a5/y…

Have you seen the latest SWfA Newsletter ? Read on-line here - mailchi.mp/6da3d34c3a45/s… @scottishcanals @floatingstage1 @sortedproject @glasgow_canal @fomc2020 @goforthandclyd1 @forthnclydecanl

Tonight, is the night! A spectacle of light will illuminate North Glasgow as local communities come together to mark the official launch. Event: 4.00pm - 6.30pm. Lights: 4.30pm. Visit our website for full details: bit.ly/3HfZeem

Hundreds of people came by boot, wheel, & paddle to celebrate the opening of #Stockingfieldbridge #CanalMagic

What a magical night @ #StockingfieldBridge well done 2 @scottishcanals team & thanks 2 @SustransScot @GlasgowCC @BobDorisSNP @GoforGow @PaulJSweeney @jakimclaren @patrickharvie @karen1159 @GlasgowPam @balfourbeatty @shstructuresltd @JacobsConnects @MackenzieConstr @Mmcampbell111

Slateford Aqueduct shining bright from above, happy 200th birthday to the #UnionCanal. 🎉 Thanks to @scotdrone & our sponsors @MackenzieConstr tag us at #canal200