Scottish Canals

Travel ArrangementsScotland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees

Scottish Canals is responsible for the management and development of five interconnected canal systems and their surrounding estates in Scotland, spanning 137 miles from coast to coast. The network includes the Forth & Clyde, Union, Monkland, Crinan, and Caledonian canals, linking major cities such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Inverness, and attracting a broad visitor audience each year. The organization acts as a catalyst for sustainable economic development, regeneration, and tourism, while contributing to education, biodiversity, heritage, and initiatives that promote active living and healthier lifestyles. Based in Glasgow, with operations across Scotland, the organization positions itself within the travel and heritage sectors by maintaining and enhancing canal infrastructure and related cultural assets, including well-known landmarks like The Kelpies and The Falkirk Wheel. A recent development highlights the expansion of facilities in Falkirk and the endorsement of the Lock 16 project, described as Scotland’s Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills, signaling ongoing investment in skills and regional heritage assets.

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