These
are some pictures from my canoeing trip with the Cap'n on
LochArd, at the beginning of the new millennium. It was a
pretty cold day but without any wind so I suppose it was fairly
enjoyable! The place we launched from is at the eastern end
of the loch where the main road runs almost at water level.
It's very boggy and smelly but gives quick and easy access
from the road, which is not to be scoffed at when you're carrying
two canoes, dodging the tourist traffic! There are three islands
on the loch which we visited, the largest being Eilean Gorm
and a perfect spot for a tea and tiffin session. One of the
smaller islands has the remains of Duke Murdoch's Castle but
this is no more than a ruin, in fact we couldn't tell it was
a castle but a lovely place nonetheless. Stay away from the
umarked island at the western end of the loch as this is inhabited
by migrating geese and it's not a good idea to disturb them.
