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IWA in Scotland

Waterways in Scotland

Scottish waterways include the Lowland Canals, which comprise the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals, as well as those further north – the Crinan and Caledonian – plus the derelict Monkland Canal.

Local Area

Boats in Bowling Basin, Forth & Clyde Canal

Waterways in Scotland

Local activities

Funding of Scottish Canals

150 miles of canal in Scotland are managed by Scottish Canals, the name for what remains of the British Waterways Board after their waterways in England and Wales were transferred to Canal & River Trust in 2012.