Two puffers at Crinan boatyard (Excursion from Islay)

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Picture of two puffer ships at a small boatyard, one in the water, the other up on land
Two puffers at Crinan boatyard (Excursion from Islay)

Spotted from a RIB on the way to the famous Corryvreckan whirlpool, two puffers at the Crinan boatyard. On the right the VIC 27, Auld Reekie. On the left the VIC 32, which on her trips can occasionally be seen on Islay and Jura.

Stern view of model steamer Jeanie Deans 1931 under full steam (Excursion from Islay)

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Picture of the model steamer Jeanie Deans 1931 from behind
Stern view of model steamer Jeanie Deans 1931 under full steam (Excursion from Islay)

A view of the model steamer Jeanie Deans 1931 on Loch a’ Bharain from the other end, looking at her stern with paddle action nice visible on the port side of the ship. One of the various models the Mid Argyll Radio Sailing group shows on Loch a’ Bharain. Well worth a stop on a journey to/from Islay.

Lock on the Crinan Canal in the evening light (Journey to/from Islay)

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Picture of an old canal lock in a small canal, water flowing over the gate
Lock on the Crinan Canal in the evening light (Journey to/from Islay)

One of the locks on the Crinan Canal in Argyll, water flowing over the gates. Somewhere in the Dunardry area I think. A great stop on a journey to/from Islay, always something to see somewhere.