The retirement of Campbell Christie, Chairman of British Waterways Scotland Group has been celebrated in style at the iconic Falkirk Wheel.

Over 150 people joined in the celebrations, congratulating and thanking Christie for his inspirational dedication to BWS. Mr Christie has served on the board of British Waterways and as Chairman of BWS for 10 years, fully committing himself to improving and enhancing Scotland's greatest assets, the canals.

He has guided BWS through the re-birth of the Union and Forth & Clyde canals, The Falkirk Wheel, Edinburgh Quay, Port Dundas and Auchinstarry to name a few, constantly focussed on bringing the canals of Scotland to life.

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Mr Christie has understood the potential of Scotland's canals and their uniqueness, touching upon so many areas such as tourism, leisure, regeneration, economic development, the environment and heritage. And his passion for the canals in Scotland is evident in his legacy.

He has laid the foundations for the future of British Waterways Scotland and no doubt will continue to be a keen observer of the continued transformation of Scotland's canals.

He said: "It has been a great opportunity for me to be involved in British Waterways Scotland for so long. The canals of Scotland are magnificent and are truly a national asset. They are there to be enjoyed by everyone. British Waterways Scotland is dedicated to developing and regenerating areas around the canals and this will continue well in to the future. I look forward to seeing the many wonderful ideas flourish."

Stewart Stevenson, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change said: "The renaissance of Scotland's canals over the past decade was driven in no small part by Campbell Christie. Campbell's leadership as Vice Chairman of the British Waterways Board has enabled the canals of Scotland to play an important part of people's lives."

(GK/JM)