Sorry this post is a bit late but I've been working on my new website. I'll let you have the link to it at the end of this post should you want to check it out, but for now let's get on with our tour of Scotland and the area around the Crinan Canal.
The last day of any holiday is always sad and because we had a long journey ahead of us the next day we decided to stay local to the Crinan Canal. We pottered about during the morning and had another excellent lunch in the Grey Gull, in Ardrishaig, where the gannets gave us a repeat display of their flying skills.
Having followed the seagulls example and filled our stomachs, we went into Lochgilphead and took a stroll in the municipal gardens. Then we took a leisurely drive up a small road that followed a glen towards Loch Awe. This turned out to be a great idea because the scenery was fantastic. I have included photos above and below, but to be honest they hardly do the place justice because they can't provide the sense of scale that is enjoyed by being there in the flesh.
No matter which way one looked it was just what we wanted to end our holiday. Eventually we came back to the main road and had a short walk around the historic village of Kilmartin. For those interested in ancient monuments, stone circles and cairns, this place has the lot. It is also close to the large mound of Dunadd Fort which sits at the head of the marshes of Maine Mhor. Apparently, in days long past, this was where Kings of Scotland were crowned.
We lingered a while around Crinan Moss and the estuary of the River Add, which skirt the northern edge of the Crinan Canal and took yet more photos. I will leave you now with one of Bellanoch, which is beautifully situated on the Crinan Canal.
Finally, if you would like to see my new website that concentrates on information about me and my books please click here.
I mentioned Loch Awe earlier and that is where we will be heading in my next post which will be coming soon.
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