Run to the Crinan Canal

As part of my semi-interest in waterways I took a run today to the Crinan Canal. This is located in the West Highlands between Ardrishaig on Loch Fyne and Crinan on the Sound of Jura. The canal was opened in 1801 and connects Glasgow with the Western Isles without having to round the Mull of Kintyre. The canal was busy today with pleasure craft. The canal is only nine miles long but very picturesque.

A yacht enters the canal at Ardrishaig

"VIC32" is a Clyde Puffer anchored at Ardrishaig. Boats like this used the canal to take goods to and from the Western Isles.

An interesting bridge at Bellanoch. It is a hand cranked sliding bridge.

Lock house at Crinan

A yacht leaved the canal at Crinan

The FJ at Crinan harbour

Period advert at Crinan. Recent medical research suggests that Tunnoch's Tea Cakes are not, in fact, good for you