Lock on the Crinan Canal at Ardrishaig (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of a canal lock in a village next to a sea lochA very nice stop on the journey to Islay is the Crinan Canal. Here we are overlooking a lock at the Loch Fyne end of the canal in Ardrishaig. In the far distance you can just make out the Isle of Arran.

Loch Fyne panorama (Journey to Islay)

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Panoramic picture of a view over a sea loch on a bright sunny dayA picture from a journey to Islay on a beautiful bright sunny day. The view is over Loch Fyne from a layby on the A83 between Ardrishaig and Tarbert.

Ben Lomond and Loch Long (Journey to Islay)

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Panoramic picture of a view from a mountain over other mountains, a sea loch and a freshwater loch An unusual post for an Islay pictures photoblog as this picture is approximately 60 miles as the crow flies away from Islay. However, this picture shows an area many people will travel through on the way to Islay. The view is from Beinn Narnain over Loch Long and Arrochar with Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond in the distance on the left. The A82 from Glasgow takes us up Loch Lomond before we turn onto the A83. At Ardgartan the A83 turns right to the Rest and Be Thankful, just behind the ridge on the right.