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SCOTLAND'S CANALS: an asset for the future
8 CONCLUSION - LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
Union Canal
8.1 The time is right to make sure that Scotland's canals are fully developed as an asset. Much work has been done to start this process. This paper draws together the work done to date and provides a clear public policy platform for the future of our canals. However, Ministers recognise that this is of little avail if people in Scotland do not become more aware of the existence of the canals and the associated opportunities for leisure, tourism and business.
8.2 Both the Executive and BW are conscious that we have to do more in terms of raising awareness and generating appropriate publicity and interest. BW has made a good start under the devolved arrangements by establishing a Scottish Group, deciding to hold an open annual meeting to review their activities in Scotland and publicising the completion of the Millennium Link. This document too, will help increase awareness.
8.3 Following publication of this paper, the Scottish Executive will keep under review progress on usage and development of our canals, to ensure the momentum is maintained. The Scottish Executive will also work with BW to identify ways to develop a co-ordinated and consistent approach amongst public sector bodies to running and developing the waterways in Scotland.
8.4 The completion of the Millennium Link represents a significant achievement in the renaissance of Scotland's canals. However, this is only the beginning. By working in partnership, we can maximise the contribution canals can make towards achieving wider objectives relating to social inclusion, regeneration and sustainable development.
8.5 If you have any comments on the views or proposals expressed in this document, please send them to: Pamela Stott at the Scottish Executive
pamela.stott@scotland.gsi.gov.uk (
address as given in Annex A).
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