5 June Beavers! at Knapdale and Tarbet.

Near where I was staying (Lochgilphead) is the area where the beavers have been reintroduced.  I had a nice walk around the loch where there was certainly evidence of their activity but they are like the otters and difficult to spot – apparently the best time is dusk.

Beaver-chewed trees

The dam from above

The dam from below

Not beaver activity!

Yet another lost settlement

After Knapdale I explored the Mull of Kintyre, stopping off at Tarbet, a strategic point and port on Mull of Kintyre. 

I wanted to refuel but found  that the economic climate has killed off the only petrol filling station for miles. 

Not only that the church was also closed:

Quality window display

Better quality scarecrow

and a belated apology for not including maps.

This one shows Lochgilphead, the Crinan canal, Knapdale and Tarbet.