Caledonian Canal, Historic waterway in Highland, Scotland
The Caledonian Canal extends for 60 miles through Scotland, connecting the North Sea at Inverness to the Atlantic Ocean at Fort William.
Engineer Thomas Telford designed and supervised the construction of the canal between 1803 and 1822 to provide safer maritime passage between Scottish coasts.
The canal features traditional Scottish names in Gaelic, including Amar-Uisge and Sligh-Uisge na h-Alba, reflecting the regional linguistic heritage.
Visitors can explore the canal through multiple activities such as boating, fishing, cycling along towpaths, and visiting the Canal Heritage Centre.
Only one-third of the canal length contains artificial waterways, as the route incorporates natural water bodies like Loch Ness and Loch Oich.
Location: Highland
Website: http://scottishcanals.co.uk/our-canals/caledonian-canal
GPS coordinates: 57.11248,-4.73854
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:51
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