Tourism Growth Leverage Scottish Canals’ high visitor throughput of over 22 million annually and flagship landmarks The Kelpies and The Falkirk Wheel to propose joint marketing, sponsorships, and experiential packages that raise brand visibility and drive visitor engagement for partners.

Center of Excellence Capitalize on Lock 16 Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills as a training and skills-development venue. Propose partnerships with vocational institutes, heritage trades programs, and corporate upskilling events to secure sponsorships and service contracts.

Strategic Partnerships Explore collaboration opportunities with Historic Environment Scotland and growth funds to secure multi-source funding for redevelopment projects, visitor experiences, and heritage education programs that also create cross-promotional channels for sponsors.

Competence in Experience Position Falkirk Wheel visitor centre refurbishment and new skill-centre initiatives as opportunities for turnkey engagement packages, exhibit sponsorships, hospitality events, and technology-enabled experiences to attract tourism-focused vendors and brands.

Sustainability Tie‑in Align offerings with government priorities for Greener, Healthier, Smarter Scotland to present sustainable tourism and biodiversity projects, green infrastructure, and active-living programs to potential funders, corporate partners, and environmental NGOs seeking aligned impact.