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:

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