Meet the team

Our approach is entrepreneurial and responsive

Karen Moore

Chief Executive

I’m Karen and I’m the Chief Executive of the Scottish Waterways Trust. I lead the organisation and make sure we do all we can to help secure a brighter future for the people, wildlife and waterways of Scotland. I’ve always been passionate about helping people and, before I came to the Trust, I worked with...

Tracey Peedle

Director of Development

Hi, I’m Tracey and I’m the Scottish Waterways Trust’s Director of Development. I’m in charge of strategic development of our huge range of projects, from helping our young people realise their potential through canal college to capturing the rich history of the Forth & Clyde from the communities that line its bank through our Unlocking...

Katie O’Donnell

Fundraising Manager

Hi! I’m Katie and I’m the Trust’s Fundraising Manager. I source funding so we can carry out our huge range of projects, our outdoor training programmes to help young people learn new skills and get on the path to work to ambitious developments such as the new Water Play area at The Falkirk Wheel. As...

Susanne McCarney

Finance and Administration Manager

I’m Susanne and I’m the Scottish Waterways Trust’s Finance and Resources Manager. I provide finance and administration support to the team at the Trust and manage our fantastic Administration team day-to-day. Before coming to the Trust, I worked in the Scottish Spina Bifida Association as a Fundraising Coordinator, but I’ve found my place here. The...

Iain Currie

IT and Administration Officer

I’m Iain and I’m the Scottish Waterways Trust’s IT and Administration Officer. Connecting with people is at the heart of all we do, and I play a key role in that through keeping our website and social media channels up to date with all the great projects we undertake and stories we uncover. Before I...

Rose Henderson

Marketing and Fundraising Assistant

Hi! My name’s Rose and I’m the Trust’s Marketing and Fundraising Officer. If you’re a social media butterfly and talk to SWT on Facebook or Twitter there’s a high chance it’s me you’re chatting to. Say hello – I promise I won’t bite! I also update our website, write press releases and help out with...

Stephen Wiseman

Heritage Officer for the Caledonian Canal

Hello! I’m Stephen and I’m the Trust’s Heritage Officer for the Caledonian Canal. I work with communities throughout the Great Glen and beyond to connect them with the many benefits of the canal. Working with partners and volunteers, we like to think that we’re community catalysts! Before taking up my role, I worked for 20...

John McGowan

Volunteer Development Officer

Hello! I’m John and I’m the Trust’s Volunteer Development Officer. I work to increase, develop and support our incredible volunteers who so generously give their time to help deliver our projects, from our Green Action Angels to our canal college mentors. Before coming to the Trust, I worked for Scottish Canals, so I’m no stranger...

Alan Forrester

Project Manager

Hello! I’m Alan and I’m the Trust’s Project Manager, covering everything from our Feet First educational canal and woodland walks, to our Green Action and canal college programmes and even our wildflower surveys. Before I came to the Trust, I had spent all my working life in the science and engineering sectors, including a 12...

Gemma Wild

Canal Officer for Cultural Heritage

Hi, I’m Gemma and I’m the Trust’s Canal Officer for Cultural Heritage. My work involves developing and delivering a range of innovative and exciting heritage programmes, encouraging people to connect with the canals’ unique historic environment. The canals are one of Scotland’s most important national heritage collections, showcasing amazing engineering feats plus a huge variety...

Lesley Ann Muirhead

Fundraising & Project Officer

My name’s Lesley Ann and I’m Fundraising & Project Officer at Scottish Waterways Trust. My job is to support the delivery of the Trust’s vision and mission by maximising funding for our organisation and its activities. I’ve worked in the third sector for over eight years and in my free time continue in my voluntary...

Upcoming Events

15sep - 20sep 1510:00 amsep 20Glasgow Doors Open Days: The White House InnExhibition in Maryhill's oldest building

Event Details

The history of Maryhill’s oldest building is deeply linked to the Forth & Clyde canal, with its origins as a public house selling groceries and alcohol to locals and to passing boatmen. There will be an exhibition for visitors, detailing the history of the building and the canal.

The White House is an important early historical landmark in the Maryhill area. It was built in the late 18th century, around the time of the construction of the west side of the Forth and Clyde Canal, the oldest and the longest canal in Scotland, which was completed in 1790.

The White House Inn was built as a public house for those using the canal network – it even served as Maryhill’s first post office. It is situated at the head of Maryhill Locks, near where the main canal joins the spur to Speirs Wharf.

Throughout the week, the building will host an exhibition by Scottish Waterways Trust, detailing the history of the canal in the area.
The White House is now occupied by cycling charity Free Wheel North, who will be organising rickshaw rides along the canal towpath during the Doors Open Day weekend.

Discover Glasgow’s Industrial Heritage: The White House, Maryhill, has played an important role in the history of Scotland’s canal network. In 2015, newly repurposed as a cycling hub which takes advantage of the extensive network of canal towpaths and river walkways, the White House is still relevant to how people of the area think about transportation.

Opening Times - Tue, Wed, Sat & Sun 10am – 4pm

Access - Full Disabled Access

Facilities - Disabled Toilet, Toilets, Refreshments Available

Nearest Train or Subway Station(s): Maryhill, Kelvindale & Summerston
Parking: Car Park Available On-Site – Free of Charge
For more information: http://glasgowdoorsopenday.com/event/white-house-inn/

Time

15 (Tuesday) 10:00 am - 20 (Sunday) 4:00 pm

Organizer

Gemma Wild

[email protected] / 07795 315434

20sep11:00 am- 5:00 pmGlasgow Canal Water Taxis from Lambhill StablesTake a guided boat trip along the canal as part of Doors Open Days

Event Details

Take a trip along the Forth & Clyde Canal and explore its rich industrial heritage. You will travel through the wildlife corridor that is the canal in North Glasgow.

A route to link the Firths of Forth and Clyde by canal had been raised on several occasions. After much debate and deliberation over different schemes, construction of the privately-owned Forth & Clyde Canal was approved by an Act of Parliament in March 1768. The canal was designed by John Smeaton and completed in 1790.

The 35-mile long canal served as a trade route between east and west, carrying coal and other commercial goods between Scotland’s towns and cities. It was to be large enough for seagoing vessels to develop links with trade in Europe and America.

At a time when the road network was limited and generally in a poor condition the canals offered an alternative means of transport that was efficient, relatively fast and tailored to the needs of the growing industrial sector.

The tour will take you through the industrial landscape of North Glasgow. Departing from Scottish Canals Head office on Applecross street you will see one of the remaining historic Bascule Bridges and one of the oldest Canal buildings dating from the late 1700’s. From there you will sail through Firhill Basin and onto Maryhill Locks were the boat will turn before heading to Lambhill Stables. The stables date from the 1820’s and serviced the horses that pulled the ‘Swift Boats’ that brought passengers into the heart of the city.

These and many other historic sights will be highlighted by the on board guides.

Tour Times

Sun 11am & 3pm; 2 hours

Advanced Booking Essential. Booking opens at 10am on Wednesday 26th August 2015. Details of how to book will be updated on this webpage shortly. Please be aware that Doors Open Day events are very popular and will book out quickly.

Please book on the Doors Open Days website: http://glasgowdoorsopenday.com/event/glasgow-canal-water-taxi-from-lambhill-stables/

Access

Limited Disabled Access
There is access for the ambulant disabled into the boat. Access is by steps down onto the foredeck. There may also be a step up to the boat.

Getting Here

Nearest Train or Subway Station(s): Possil & Parkhouse

Parking: On Street Parking Available – Free of Charge

Organisation

Scottish Canals

Time

(Sunday) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Canal Towpath by Balmore Road Bridge

Lambhill Stables, 11 Canal Bank North G22 6RD

Organizer

Gemma Wild

[email protected] / 07795 315434

20sep1:00 pm- 3:30 pmBee Scene in EdinburghVolunteer Bumblebee Surveys on the Union Canal

26sep2:00 pm- 4:00 pmUnlock the Story of the Union CanalPart of Doors Open Days Edinburgh