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Email update from Scottish Canals just now, not looking good for the season... 
Water Conservation.
We experienced an unusually dry 2024/2025 winter and therefore our water resource is restricted. One of our water-saving measures is to restrict low-tide lock-ins around the monthly springtide. We will not lock boats in/out at the sea locks around the low-water cusp. When applicable, please contact the sea lock for the timings.
A single Lock-in restriction also applies.
To further support water conservation there will be no single boat lock ins. Where a single craft splits from a group, that vessel may also be held for a period to join another lock-in. Expect boats to be grouped together in locks to reduce the amount of water used and to help us maintain service throughout the season. Therefore, we suggest you call the sea lock in advance to book a time of exit or entrance. The sea lock operator will then attempt to pair you up with other boats on the booking system.
Physical lock restrictions at Lock 15.
Due to construction at the lock, only one side of the lock is accessible to shore-side operatives. Only the lighthouse side is accessible. This means on entering the canal, you have to tie up on port side, and on exiting, on starboard side.
New Hours.
Note that our operatives now take a lunch break between13:00 and 13:30 and won’t be manning the Sealock or operating locks or bridges. We will endeavour not to cause undue delay and hope that your co-operation will help us maintain levels of service throughout the summer period. Our operatives will still do their best to make your onward journey as speedy as possible.
Water Conservation.
We experienced an unusually dry 2024/2025 winter and therefore our water resource is restricted. One of our water-saving measures is to restrict low-tide lock-ins around the monthly springtide. We will not lock boats in/out at the sea locks around the low-water cusp. When applicable, please contact the sea lock for the timings.
A single Lock-in restriction also applies.
To further support water conservation there will be no single boat lock ins. Where a single craft splits from a group, that vessel may also be held for a period to join another lock-in. Expect boats to be grouped together in locks to reduce the amount of water used and to help us maintain service throughout the season. Therefore, we suggest you call the sea lock in advance to book a time of exit or entrance. The sea lock operator will then attempt to pair you up with other boats on the booking system.
Physical lock restrictions at Lock 15.
Due to construction at the lock, only one side of the lock is accessible to shore-side operatives. Only the lighthouse side is accessible. This means on entering the canal, you have to tie up on port side, and on exiting, on starboard side.
New Hours.
Note that our operatives now take a lunch break between13:00 and 13:30 and won’t be manning the Sealock or operating locks or bridges. We will endeavour not to cause undue delay and hope that your co-operation will help us maintain levels of service throughout the summer period. Our operatives will still do their best to make your onward journey as speedy as possible.
