About Glasgow's Canal

First opened in 1790, the canal was vital to the growth of Glasgow and the industrial boom of this time. Now, regeneration is transforming Glasgow's canal into a fantastic waterside environment, enjoyed by those living in, working in and visiting Glasgow.

Map of Glasgow's Canal

View the interactive map of Glasgow's Canal to find out more about the canal area. Or select a location below to visit the project page.

Maryhill LocksThe Maryhill BigmanMayhill Burgh HallsFirhill StadiumQueens Cross Glue FactorySpeirs Locks MasterplanWhisky BondPaddlesports CentrePhoenix Flowers
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    The story so far!

    The history of Glasgow's canal in 3 mins 10 seconds!

    Watch the video...
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    £2.2M Paddlesports Centre

    Short-Listed for Postcode Lottery Award!

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    The Whisky Bond

    A creative factory for Glasgow!

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    Phoenix Flowers

    Or maybe you know them as 'The Metal Petals'?

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  • Firhill Water Boat Community

    Firhill Water-Based Community

    Interested in canalside living?

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  • Regeneration is breathing new life into the communities on Glasgow's other waterfront! See the difference and find out about new places to live along the canal.

    Find out more

  • An alternative, lively cultural quarter is emerging at Speirs Locks. Explore what’s on offer there and elsewhere. Discover what the canal itself has to offer to visitors.

    Visiting? Find out more..

  • Glasgow’s canal represents a whole stream of investment opportunities, linked together by the canal. Find out more about what’s happening and how your business or organisation might get involved.

    Opportunities

  • We’re not interested in superficial change, we’re committed to making a real difference. Already vital regeneration projects are changing this part of the city and more are planned.

    Making change

What's happening

  • 02 February 2012 - 12 February 2012

    Scottish Opera - Hansel and Gretal

    Based on the Grimms’ fairy tale, Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel is both wonderfully unsettling and moving, a story of poverty, magic and triumph over adversity.

  • 25 October 2011 - 12 February 2012

    ROCK ON! AC/DC: Scotland's Family Jewels

    AC/DC: Scotland's Family Jewels, celebrating the 37-year career of rock band AC/DC, is the only exhibition to ever have been approved by the band.