Scotland's canals

Responsibility for canals in Scotland is devolved to Scottish Ministers. The Scottish Government sponsors and influences British Waterways Scotland who manage Scotland’s canals.

Vessel moored on the Crinan Canal

Scotland's Canals are some of the most famous and historic in Great Britain. They are the:

• Caledonian Canal
• Union Canal
• Forth and Clyde Canal
• Crinan Canal
• Monkland Canal

British Waterways Scotland receives Scottish Government grant-in-aid to perform its statutory duties and to help progress new initiatives. British Waterways Scotland also generates income from its commercial activities.

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