Man's body found following 'extensive search' of Highland canal
The death is not believed to be suspicious.
Last updated 2nd Apr 2026
The body of a man has been recovered from the Caledonian Canal in Inverness.
Emergency services, including specialist firefighters and paramedics, were called out to the Dalneigh area at around 6.40am yesterday morning after receiving a report of concern for a person.
Water rescue teams attended while coastguard services were also on standby.
A large area beside the canal was closed off to walkers yesterday for several hours.
A man's body was recovered yesterday afternoon and his family have been made aware.
The death is not believed to be suspicious.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.45am on Wednesday, 1 April, we received a report of concern for a person in the St Valery Park area of Inverness.
“Officers attended and following extensive searches, including with partner agencies, the body of a man was recovered around 2.20pm.
"His family are aware.
“The death is not believed to be suspicious and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”