The big clean-up operation was made possible through cash awarded to Our Place Camelon and Tamfourhill by the Falkirk Great Place Heritage Lottery funded project, and with the support of Scottish Canals, Conservation Voluneers Scotland and Falkirk Council Waste Services.
Focusing on the stretch of canal which runs from Lock 16 and passes through the heart of Camelon to the Falkirk Wheel, the clear up began yesterday.
1. Camelon canal clean up
Ready for the off - the youngsters get their paddles at the ready to travel down the canal Photo: Michael Gillen
2. Camelon canal clean up
The clean up operation was carried out on land and water Photo: Michael Gillen
3. Camelon canal clean up
The volunteers were certainly kept busy clearing litter from the canal towpath Photo: Michael Gillen
4. Camelon canal clean up
Who said litter picks can't be fun? Photo: Michael Gillen