other canals
The Caledonian Canal
60 miles of Scottish Highland splendour amid outstanding, unspoilt scenery best describes the Caledonian Canal. Popular with sailors, Loch Ness Monster hunters and other wildlife enthusiasts, the Caledonian is the quickest sailing route from the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea.
The Caledonian also passes through breathtaking Loch Lochy, and Loch Linnhe while the surrounding countryside lends itself beautifully to walking, cycling and generally taking it easy.
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The Crinan Canal
Revelling in the title of 'Britain's most beautiful shortcut', the Crinan cuts through the Kintyre peninsula on the way to the Western Isles.
Running for nine miles between Ardrishaig and Crinan, the canal was built to save sailing boats from the difficult passage around the Mull of Kintyre. Well used even today, the canal passes through wonderful Scottish scenery that is especially beautiful around Crinan Basin.
