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Canal closure

12 Sep 2014 11:13 AM | Anonymous

Lowland Canal Closure for Railway maintenance

Scottish Canals would like to remind you that Network Rail will be carrying out upgrading works to Carmuirs Tunnel beside The Falkirk Wheel. Therefore the canal will be closed at that point from Monday 20th October 2014 through to and including Friday 27th March 2015. A towpath diversion will be in place.

During this time, there will still be access from Grangemouth, up through the Wheel and onto the Union, however there will be no east to west transits possible.

Please bear this closure in mind and allow sufficient time if you need to arrange boat movements over the winter or are returning to your winter berth.

As many of you will have noticed, our clubhouse roof is leaking, with tubs in the café and buckets in the attic, it’s clear that it now needs to be replaced to protect our much-loved clubhouse for the future.

The good news is that work is underway. Planning permission has been granted, and the project is expected to cost around £50,000. We’ve already secured a £5,000 grant from the North Berwick Trust, are applying for more funding, and will carefully use club reserves while keeping the club financially secure.

Fundraising will play an important part, and we’re keen to make this a fun and engaging process for everyone. Our target for this year, 2026, is £5,000. There are lots of ways to get involved

Buy a ticket for the 100 Club
Simply donate, using this link, or at the bar.
Attend fund raising events.

If you’re interested in helping with grant applications, have ideas for fundraising, or would simply like to know more, we’d love to hear from you!