Welcome to The Forth and Clyde Canal Society
It's time to discover the Forth & Clyde Canal...
The Society
Who we are
The Forth and Clyde Canal Society was formed by a group of canal enthusiasts who felt that the decline in the canals of Scotland in the 1960s had to be reversed.
We believed these monuments to our industrial past could be put to use in the future for the benefit of local communities and we could see that this decline in the canals needed to be highlighted to local and national authorities.
After the completion of our main goal to have the canals fully reinstated for public use, we continue to support, promote and use the Canal in various ways. You can join us in this support by chartering one of our three vessels for an event or hire for a boat trip, by enjoying one of our historical presentations or by joining the Forth and Clyde Canal Society.
Notice
2025Charters
We are now accepting charter bookings on the canal for 2025 -read more.
Event
2023Crew Training
Crew Training will start on Wednesday 29th March 2023 at 7.30pm.
Event
2023Members Cruises
Members cruises are held on the first Wednesday evening of the month.
Event
2023Members Cruise
Departing from The Stables for a trip into the Glasgow Branch -read more.
Event
2023Members BBQ
Barbeque held at our moorings opposite The Stables -read more.
Notice
2020The Big Splash Campaign
Please help to support the Society during the current pandemic -read more.
History
Formed in 1980 the Forth and Clyde Canal Society lobbied for the canals to be brought into public use.
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Boats
The Forth and Clyde Canal Society has three boats which are used throughout most of the year.
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Charters
Our three boats are available to charter for all occasions and can be used for commercial presentations.
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Gallery
View a selection of photographs of our participation in many events on the Forth and Clyde Canal.
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Events
Find out what is happening in the Society and get information on our forthcoming events and trips.
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Contacts
Get information on the Society and its membership or contact our Membership Secretary.
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Canalcraft
Latest news and future events on our new project, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Media
Videos, pictures and information on the Society's past, present and future activities.
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Canal News
Read our tri-annual Canal News magazine here, with current news on the canal and the Society.
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