Glasgow Canal Co-op

22/08/2026

Can you believe it’s already been three weeks since Canal Quest? 🚣‍♂️✨

What a brilliant day! We loved seeing so many of you out enjoying the incredible Forth & Clyde Canal. Whether you tried a new activity on the water or just spent a relaxing afternoon reconnecting with this special waterway, thank you for coming along and making it so memorable.

Congratulations also to our Canal Quest competition winner Hayleigh S! We've sent you an email on how to claim your prize, so keep an eye out in your inbox.

We’d love to see the day through your eyes...drop your favorite photos from Canal Quest in the comments below! 📸👇

And don't be a stranger: the canal is open year-round, so we hope to see you back on the water real soon!

Images by Peter Sandground



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03/08/2026

03/08/2026

A massive THANK YOU to all who attended Canal Quest on Saturday. ⛵️🌊🧭

It was brilliant seeing everyone come out and make the most of the Glasgow Canal, and try out all of the wonderful activities available along the water.

We will shortly be drawing a winner for our Canal Quest Competition… stay tuned for winner announcement. 🏆

Thank you to all of the businesses and groups that took part in the day, the Glasgow Canal
Co-op members and our sponsors Keepmoat and Glasgow Clyde College.

Thanks also to Glasgow Life presents and Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games for the funding support to make this event possible.

Be sure to tag us and share your pictures from the event- we’d love to see what you all got up to.

What was your favourite part of the day? 💭

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01/08/2026

GLASGOW! Today’s the day! 🌊🧭

Pick up your Canal Quest trail map from any one of our stops along the route today and explore all of the incredible experiences the Glasgow Canal has to offer.

Check our website for details of what’s on and to book any remaining spaces on selected activities ➡️ https://glasgowcanalquest.my.canva.site

Plus, get your quest map stamped at each stop along the route and submit your entry via QR code to be in with the chance to win a fantastic prize including an overnight stay on Gerda of Glasgow!

We look forward to welcoming you all 👋



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31/07/2026

Tomorrow is the day!!

We can’t wait to see you all for Canal Quest tomorrow 🧭🗺️

Quest maps can be picked up from various stops along the route, and any remaining spaces for activities can be booked using this link: https://glasgowcanalquest.my.canva.site

Even if you don’t make it along to the bookable activities there’s still plenty of fun and exploration to be had including nature activities, scale making for Bella the Beithir, live theatre, pop up opera and MORE!

Why not bring a picnic to munch on and take in all the spectacular views of the canal?

Top tip! Dress for the weather and be sure to bring spare clothes and a towel if you’re participating in any water sports.

We can’t wait to welcome you all!



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29/07/2026

Canal Quest is THIS Saturday and we cannot wait.🎉

A reminder that spaces are filling up fast across some of our bookable activities, and a few are already sold out. If you've been thinking about booking, now's the time 👇

👉 Book now via link in bio

But even if you miss out on the bookable sessions, there is still a full day of free drop-in fun waiting for you with free family-friendly pop-up opera, live theatre , nature walks, Caribbean food, making scales for Bella the Beithir, the Canal Quest Challenge plus MORE!

🚲 Getting there? Leave the car at home if you can. The canal towpath is a beautiful route on foot or by bike.

🧺 And why not pack a picnic? The Forth & Clyde Canal is one of Glasgow's most underrated green spaces and this Saturday is the perfect excuse to make the most of it.

👉 link in bio

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27/07/2026

16/07/2026

🍛 Good food, good vibes.

Gathering Ground CIC are bringing Caribbean taster plates to Canal Quest on Saturday 1 August for the perfect fuel stop on your way along the canal.

Find them along the route and grab a taste of something delicious. 🌊

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15/07/2026

🎭 The canal is getting a standing ovation this summer at Canal Quest.

National Theatre of Scotland and Scottish Opera are bringing some seriously spectacular theatre to Canal Quest on Saturday 1 August. Here's what's in store:

🎵 Scottish Opera are performing two free family-friendly canalside performances at Stockingfield Bridge. No booking needed. 2pm & 4pm.

National Theatre of Scotland are taking over Rockvilla with a full day of free activities:
🎪 Trolleydarity: their brilliant roving performance, in and around HQ. 12pm–4pm
🦅 Meet Nevada the Hawk outside NTS HQ. 12pm–2pm
🏛️ Behind-the-scenes building tours. 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm & 4pm — book your spot below
🎨 Costume & Props Exhibit in the Front Room. 11am–5pm
💄 Free face painting. 11am–5pm

See full lineup👉 bit.ly/CanalQuest26



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Photo credits: Kirsty Anderson, National Theatre of Scotland and Scottish Canals

14/07/2026

🎨 Get creative at Canal Quest.

Make it Glasgow are running FREE clay scale-making sessions for Bella the Beithir at Stockingfield Art Park so you can add your own piece to North Glasgow's legendary canal creature.

Saturday 1 August · 10am–5pm · Forth & Clyde Canal, Glasgow

Free to join, no booking needed. See you there 🌊

👉 bit.ly/CanalQuest26

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