Ecobird's photos with the keyword: Canal

The Alena is leaving Neptune's Staircase and heading towards Loch Linnhe. In the picture you can see the A830 road bridge and the railway bridge over the Caledonian Canal have been swung open to allow her to pass through them. On the far left is the edge of the signal box that controls the railway bridge. Neptune's Staircase, designed by Thomas Telford is a series of eight locks and is the longest staircase lock in the country. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neptune%27s_Staircase

Corpach Basin, Caledonian Canal in a very different mood from the previous images. Here it is still busy but the sun is shining and I loved the light on the water, The mood here is realaxed and peaceful

Loch a' Bharain Locks, Crinan Canal and 'Mischief' is waiting for the lock gates to open to allow her to sail on and away through the canal. It looks like hard work for the lads who will then rush down to the next set of lock gates and do it all over again! The boat has come in via the Crinan Basin and will make it's way through to the other end of the canal at Ardrishaig. The nine mile stretch of waterway was opened in 1809 and is run by Scottish Canals. There are 15 locks, 3 of which are automated, and 7 bridges. Although sea locks, lock 14 and all bridges are fully manned, locks 5 -13 are manually operated which involves opening and closing lock gates and winding sluices which is heavy work. They recommend a minimum crew of 3-4 to do this and handle ropes but provide a list of individuals who you can ring for assistance at your own cost and risk. There is a bench on the right behind the man opening the lock gates so HBM to you all. I have added a song by the Allman Brothers Band called 'Sail Away' www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwqmcNA4i6U Christa has also suggested Enya's 'Sail Away', so many thanks Christa for the link www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTrk4X9ACtw The song is from their album called 'Enlightened Rogues' which I thought also fitted in with the 'Mishchief' Best viewed large I think. Thank you

Pictures for Pam Lazy days just drifting along the Crinan Canal I have added the link Drifting by Amy Wadge www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVjdFIF06kQ and the second link is 'Follow the Sun' by the Beatles www.youtube.com/watch?v=28d_A_NuJ7A

The Falkirk Wheel in action. The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift in central Scotland, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. The PiP shows a boat emerging through the arch on the top level. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falkirk_Wheel

Lighthouse at the Western End of the Crinan Canal The link is Belinda Carlisle and 'Leave a Light on for Me' www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgY7W_7zs44

Crinnan, Argyll and Bute" Large please