Crinan Canal connects Loch Fyne with the Sound of Jura and was once the quickest route between Glasgow and Inverness. So why take the kids? History, locks and outdoor fun. Crinan Canal, completed in 1801, was once a vital link in Scotland's transport system. This man-made waterway, 9 miles long, boasts 15 working locks. What's more, the flat towpath that fronts the channe
l is great place to walk and bike.