Crinan Canal
The Crinan Canal between Crinan and Ardrishaig in Argyll and Bute is operated by Scottish Canals. It opened in 1801 and is about nine miles (14 km) long.  It connects the village of Ardrishaig on Loch Gilp with the Sound of Jura. This makes a short cut between the River Clyde and the Inner Hebrides, avoiding the Mull of Kintyre.