Open the Lock Gates & Sail Away

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