Yesterday we were out with our hi-vis on seeing some archaeology in action, exploring the remains of the Victoria Foundry with Scottish Canals, on the...
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Fat hen - it isn’t fowl!
At this time of year, summer (loose term to use for this year!) is merging into autumn and in foraging terms a lot of the...
Summer at Auchinstarry Sensory Garden
It’s been a busy summer at Auchinstarry Sensory Garden so far, and it looks like the bad weather hasn’t put anyone off coming along to...
BeeScene Bee Blog
11 bumblebee surveyors set off from the Slateford Aqueduct in warm weather which promised a good show of bees. We were optimistic that we’d beat...
Dreamed a dream by the old canal
Whilst picking wild cherries from our lovely canal side bird cherry trees, or geans, I found myself explaining what I was up to as passers by...
Get Outdoors Weekend 1st - 3rd August 2015
To celebrate their 50th birthday, Ramblers Scotland are encouraging everyone to “get outdoors” and go for a walk in Scotland between the 1st and 3rd...
canal college Selected as Living Waterways Awards 2015 Finalist
canal college®, which is the Scottish Waterways Trust’s largest project to date, has been selected as a finalist in the Living Waterways Awards 2015 for the...
Then/Now: Barge Pull on The Forth & Clyde Canal
How far can 1 Clydesdale horse, 7 kayakers, 6 cyclists, 8 adult humans, 15 children (assorted ages and genders) or 1 golden labrador dog pull...
5 Fun, Fast Fundraising Ideas
Make it fast and free… Our Power Hour challenge is all about having fun and fundraising in sixty minutes. Our top tips? Try to choose...
Explore Glasgow’s Canals Heritage - Download the App & Unlock the Story!
Explore the history, heritage, wildlife and artworks of the Forth & Clyde Canal as it winds through the City of Glasgow. On foot, on a...