Our Vision and Mission
The Scottish Waterways Trust works to create brighter futures
for people and places across Scotland through our canals.
Our mission:
By connecting people with the heritage, wildlife and green open
spaces of the Scottish canals through innovative projects, we
inspire people to get active, improve their health and mental
well-being, employment prospects and community life.
These projects, which connect people with the built, natural and
cultural heritage of the canals and include the creation of new and
enhanced access, landscaping, interpretation and recreational
amenities, help people make positive changes to their life whilst
also improving and enhancing their canalside environment.
We have five strategic areas of activity: