Scottish Canals

Magdalene, Lana with the winning Holy Family entry, and Vianne show off winning designs that are set to feature on the town’s three canal bridges.

Designs on Winchburgh bridges

Scottish Canals activities assistant Rebecca Brown provides instruction to people hiring the electric boats. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Electric canal boat hire scheme's growth potential after expansion to Kelpies

Plans for a festive light trail at Rough Castle have been cancelled this year after Scottish Canals cut back its support for the event. Pic: Michael Gillen

Plug pulled on plans for magical Christmas woodland adventure

Canal Inn's hero customer Davie Buchanan who dived into the Forth & Clyde Canal to save a woman who fell in on Sunday evening. Pic: Michael Gillen

Canal rescue hero pulls woman out of water

VisitScotland regional director for Forth Valley Lynsey Eckford
(Picture: Submitted)

Falkirk tourism businesses urged to attend VisitScotland showcase

Scottish Canals new look

Residents in Tamfourhill are up in arms over the decision to axe the no6 service which they say is a vital lifeline for their community. Pic: Michael Gillen

Protest as bus service axed

Kano, Paula Portsmouth and Ross McGillivray of the Scottish Newfoundland Club take a dip at the Helix for a water rescue demonstration
(Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Pictures: Falkirk's Helix Park hosts all action day to promote water safety awar...

A free session on course fishing takes place for under 18s at The Falkirk Wheel next week. Pic: Stock adobe

Free fishing sessions

The Falkirk Wheel recently was named a top travellers' choice. Pic: Scott Louden

Top award for Falkirk Wheel

The plans for the Union Inn had been lodged last year

Camelon pub beer garden planning saga takes another turn

John Paterson is now the CEO of Scottish Canals

New boss to navigate Scottish Canals to success in Falkirk and beyond

Transport Minister Kevin Stewart; Maureen Campbell, Scottish Canals chair and Richard Millar, Scottish Canals interim CEO, mark the 21st birthday of The Falkirk Wheel. Pic: Peter Sandground.

The Falkirk Wheel's 21st birthday celebrations in pictures

Soroptimists and guides wildlife bulb planting 2013

A look back as The Falkirk Wheel turns 21

Caitlyn Vanbeck, who appeared on X-Factor in 2016, will be performing at The Wheel's 21st anniversary celebrations.

All you need to know about The Falkirk Wheel's 21st birthday celebrations

Scottish Canals are supporting Doddie Aid 2023

Scottish Canals support Doddie Aid 2023

The art installation overlooked The Falkirk Wheel and is now being given away to community groups

Falkirk Wheel planter and bench giveaway

The art park installation will run from the Kelpies to The Falkirk Wheel

Artists wanted for canal project

The plans for the Union Inn were validated this week

New plans lodged in long running Camelon pub beer garden saga

Boat trips to find Santa will be running at The Falkirk Wheel from this weekend.

Santa set to arrive at The Falkirk Wheel this weekend

The team at REWD have unveiled their plans after buying Black Loch Fishery

Falkirk area loch leisure resort looking forward to major expansion in 2023

Purist Gin founder Bruce Walker with the gin to mark 200 years of the Union Canal

Gin marks 200 years of Union Canal

Fright night cruises coming to the Falkirk Wheel this month

Scottish Canals launch Fright Night cruises at Falkirk Wheel

Transport Minister, Jenny Gilruth MSP alongside Scottish Canals CEO, Catherine Topley on one of the Polycraft Tuffy 300 electric boats

Falkirk Wheel: Set sail on one of eco-friendly e-boats

The Very Rev Dr Martin Fair will lead a service of reflection in memory of the Queen below the Kelpies on Sunday evening.

Minister shares Queen's views on Paddington sketch ahead of service of reflectio...

A service of reflection for the Queen will take place by the QEII Canal reflection pool by the Kelpies. Her Majesty officially opened the canal named after her in 2017.

Service of reflection to be held at the Kelpies on eve of Queen's state funeral

The heat is having an impact on boat trips on The Falkirk Wheel.

Falkirk heatwave: High temperatures bring Falkirk Wheel boat trips to a halt

Boat movements through the Falkirk lock flight between Lock 16 and The Kelpies will be temporarily restricted from noon on Tuesday until further notice due to low water levels.

Falkirk heatwave: Temporary restrictions between Lock 16 Camelon and The Kelpies...

The Kelpies will be lit up in red tonight to mark #Red4Research Day

Health: Falkirk Wheel and Kelpies light up to support #Red4Research Day

Paddleboarders had the chance to take a spin in the Falkirk Wheel. Pic: Michael Gillen.

SUP in the Sky: Fundraising through a special experience as Falkirk Wheel turns ...

This year's Revolution Festival marked the 20th anniversary of the opening of The Falkirk Wheel.

Revolution Festival: 20 years of The Falkirk Wheel

Scottish Canals have signed a three-year partnership deal with Young Scot to reward card holders for visiting the nation's waterways. Pic: Michael Gillen.

New partnership brings under 25s discounts and deals with Young Scot card at can...

A whole variety of activities are planned throughout the day on Saturday, May 28. Pic: Scott Louden.

Celebrate 20 years of The Falkirk Wheel as Revolution Festival returns this week...

Maureen Campbell who has a new role with Scottish Canals

Scottish Canals: Former Falkirk Community Trust chief Maureen Campbell has new ...

Stock picture of the Union Canal by Michael Gillen.

Running series to celebrate Union and Caledonian Canals 200th anniversaries

The new course is aimed at people in Falkirk

New responsible tourism course targets people in Falkirk

The Union Inn at Portdownie in Camelon

Camelon pub beer garden plans withdrawn even though it is already in place

The training places give people experience of a number of exciting outdoor activities

Canal-based training opportunities in Falkirk

The Floating Garden will be coming to the Helix and the Kelpies later in the year

Floating garden comes to Falkirk's waterways

The mighty Kelpies will be turning a shade of white and blue tonight in honour of Robert Burns

Falkirk Kelpies burn brightly for Rabbie Burns

Boat trips will not be running at The Falkirk Wheel today due to 'severe damage' being caused overnight. Pic: Michael Gillen.

Boat trips cancelled after 'severe damage' to Falkirk Wheel

Falkirk Council Headquarters and Arts Centre Project - proposed design of one of the options

Decision to scrap new arts centre could impact on Falkirk’s £140m Growth Deal, c...

Provost William Buchanan is concerned the repair to Seabegs Road is not considered urgent

Falkirk Provost's despair as danger road repair is not considered urgent

The Falkirk Wheel

Christmas event for all the family at The Falkirk Wheel

Lexi the Litter Pup has become well-known for clearing up rubbish in the Tamfourhill area and beyond. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Dog praised for clearing pile of canalside litter

The Falkirk Wheel links the Union Canal with the Forth and Clyde Canal

Falkirk's Union Canal gets ready to mark its bicentenary