WATCH: Outrage as Caledonian Canal swing bridge opened to water traffic despite ambulance on blue run approaching
A row has erupted over traffic priorities with a city swing bridge amid claims an ambulance was delayed.
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A82 reopens after Fort Augustus bridge suffers mechanical failure
The A82 has now reopened after the Fort Augustus swing bridge suffered mechanical failure.
Delayed reopening of Caledonian Canal locks to take place this week following £5.3million investment
Works worth in the region of £5.3million on prominent locks along the Caledonian Canal are nearing completion, with engineers planning to reopen the route to boat traffic this Wednesday.
Tourism taking a hit as re-opening of Caledonian Canal delayed into Easter holidays
Caledonian Canal bosses face a race against time to have the world-famous waterway reopened by Easter – sparking fears of the impact on tourism.
Once in a lifetime opportunity to stand in Fort Augustus canal basin
It was a once in a lifetime opportunity for those able to stand on the canal basin at Fort Augustus - as Scottish Canals prepare for new lock gates to be installed.
A rare look into the Caledonian Canal basin
Scottish Canals is offering the public the chance to learn about the engineering, history and wildlife of the historic Caledonian Canal and a chance to explore the depths of its colossal lock chambers.
Additional funding granted as lock gates at Fort Augustus on Caledonian Canal to be replaced
An additional £5.35 million of capital funding has been awarded to allow replacement works to take place on one of Scotland's best-known waterways.
Community groups benefit from £281,000 worth of funding towards projects
Twenty community groups are to benefit from the latest round of funding under the Making Places initiative.
Crucial work will help safeguard key part of the Caledonian Canal
Crucial work will take place over the next three months to safeguard Loch Dochfour reservoir near Inverness.
Inverness drivers demand social media updates about canal bridge disruptions
Frustrated motorists are demanding a new warning system to let them know when the city’s swing bridges will be opened.
The story of the Crinan Canal is brought to life
It is best known as "Britain's most beautiful shortcut," and now the story of the Crinan Canal will be brought to life.
Nessie hunting set for high speed upgrade
Nessie hunting could be set for a high speed upgrade.
Plans revealed for new “world class” canal visitor centre in Fort Augustus
Plans have been revealed for a "world class" new visitor centre for the Caledonian Canal.
Scotland’s sailing tourism sector could grow by £36million in seven years
Scotland's £130million sailing tourism sector could grow by more than a quarter over the next seven years, according to a new study.
Kelpies stabled in Inverness for canals conference
Scale models of The Kelpies have taken up residence in Inverness's Falcon Square.
Heavy rain forces Crinan Canal to close
Torrential downpours in Argyll were so heavy that the Crinan Canal was forced to close for several hours today - because it was too full.
New artwork installed at Neptune’s Staircase on the Caledonian Canal
The Kelpies have proved a massive success with tourists in Falkirk.
Inverness hoping to host “best ever” World Canals Conference
The Highland capital is hoping to trump the likes of New York, Milan and Montreal by hosting the "best ever" World Canals Conference later this year.
New canal camping pods nearing completion
Ventures to make the Caledonian Canal and Great Glen more visitor friendly are continuing apace.
Muirtown Basin houseboat owners hit out after youths attack boats with rocks
Houseboat residents at an Inverness beauty spot have hit out at gang of antisocial youths who have plagued them for several weeks.
Caledonian Canal to re-open to small vessels after repair
The Caledonian Canal will re-open to smaller vessels today after lengthy repairs were carried out to a massive breach of the waterway.
Seeing the light
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Caledonian Canal repairs on schedule
Work to close a breach on the Caledonian Canal caused by extreme weather earlier this month will start on Monday.
New visitor centre for Neptune’s Staircase to open in the spring
A new visitor centre is to open alongside the Caledonian Canal in the spring as par of Scottish Canals ambitious plans to turn Neptune's Staircase in Lochaber into a "world-class tourism destination"
Project brings historic Bona Lighthouse back to life
Work to restore an historic lighthouse on the banks of Loch Ness has been completed - just in time for its 200th birthday.
Funding sought for canal interpretation centre
Ambitious plans to turn Neptune's Staircase in Lochaber into a "world-class tourism destination" have taken a step forward with the granting of planning permission for a new interpretation centre.
“Beware of Bear” graffiti to be erased
Scottish Canals is going to remove the "Beware of Bear" graffiti that has appeared on an historic tunnel under the Caledonian Canal.