Standing stone on West Loch Tarbert shore at Ardpatrick (Excursion from Islay)

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Picture of a standing stone on a rocky outcrop on the shore of a sea loch
Standing stone on West Loch Tarbert shore at Ardpatrick (Excursion from Islay)

A short detour from a drive on the Kilberry Road takes you to Ardpatrick on the shore of West Loch Tarbert. I don’t know anything about this stone, if it’s an old standing stone of some sort or a much more recent addition, maybe some memorial stone? I couldn’t find anything online, if you know please let me and others know in the comments.

Inviting bench at the Rest And Be Thankful (Journey to/from Islay)

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Picture of a wooden bench at the top of a mountain pass at the end of a valley
Inviting bench at the Rest And Be Thankful (Journey to/from Islay)

A popular stop on a journey to (or from) Islay, the Rest And Be Thankful on the A83. This is the view down Glen Croe with the old military road just below and the A83 along the left. An inviting bench to enjoy the view including the snow capped mountains in April

Sailing yacht in a lock of the Crinan Canal (Journey to/from Islay)

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Picture of a light blue sailing yacht entering an old canal lock
Sailing yacht in a lock of the Crinan Canal (Journey to/from Islay)

A memory from a stopover on a journey to Islay, a sailing yacht entering the lock at Cairnbaan, one of the many locks in the Crinan Canal in some April sunshine.