Echoes of the water

Phil Dargavel and his wife Julie enjoy the unique freedom of a trailerable boat by taking their BRIG Navigator RIB from Christchurch to Scotland to explore the stunning vistas of the Caledonian Canal

Keith looks back to when canals were an integral part of many clubs’ portfolios

Inverness-shire Cutting through the Great Glen, the 60-mile Caledonian Canal runs from Fort William in the west to Inverness in the east and takes in the lochs of Oich, Lochy and Ness. This is gloriou

WEAVING through our towns and cities, the canal system was once the heart of British industry. From advancing the Industrial Revolution to aiding the war effort, these 7,000 miles of waterways have sh

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I’D seen an advertisement in my father’s newspaper for women to work on the canal boats. It said applicants should be of a robust constitution. I’m quite robust, so why not? I’d give it a go. “Look, D