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On the Crinan Canal
Valentine, James, 1882, Photograph
On the Crinan Canal
On the Crinan Canal
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24539
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On the Crinan Canal
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Valentine, James
Date
1882
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12.3 x 20.1 cm
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Photograph
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Crinan Canal between Crinan and Ardrishaig in Argyll and Bute in the west of Scotland is operated by Scottish Canals. The canal, which opened in 1801, takes its name from the village of Crinan at its western end. Approximately nine miles (14 km) long, the canal connects the village of Ardrishaig on Loch Gilp with the Sound of Jura.
The canal was built to provide a short cut for commercial sailing and fishing vessels. Then Clyde puffers used the route to travel between the industrialised region around Glasgow and the West Highland villages and islands. It was designed by civil engineer John Rennie. Work started in 1794 but was not completed until 1801.
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