Whenever I think of the Crinan Canal I immediately think of the exploits of Para Handy and the Vital Spark. Seeing the canal in real life brought me just as much joy as watching the TV episodes of the wee puffer sailing around the West of Scotland.
Argyll is a beautiful county and is steeped in history. My trip started at Ardrishaig and followed the canal and through part of Kilmartin Glen.
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| The Crinan Canal at Ardrishaig on Loch Fyne |
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| The canal has several locks along its length.... |
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| ....and provides a shortcut for for sailors heading for the Western Isles. |
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| The last lock before exiting the canal at Crinan |
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| Standing stones at Nether Largie in Kilmartin Glen |
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| Sun glinting in Kilmartin Burn which passes near the stones |
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| Kilmartin Parish Church is home to many sculptured graveslabs |
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| Sunset over Crinan Hotel |
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