Loch Goil Trip

Been intending to go around to Loch Goil and Carrick Castle for a while now but never quite made it.

Rectified this today - myself and Maya made the drive round in fairly good weather.

Maya had the time of her life once we got out of the car - cavorting in the loch by the shore side at Carrick Castle.

All in all a good day out that took too long to come to fruition.

 Rest and Be Thankful

 Rest and Be Thankful

 Path Through the Trees

Loch Goil View

Maya - Wet but Happy

Road to Carrick Castle 

View Towards Carrick Castle 

 Carrick Castle

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'Golden Cross' - Beached Restoration Tug

The 'Golden Cross' is a privately owned tug that was to be restored.

The story is fairly well documented elsewhere, but in brief - she broke free from her moorings and was beached by other tugs to prevent her sinking.

She has the boom around her to prevent pollution of the loch as she still has fuel and oils aboard.

She's been there for a while now, but no doubt there will be plans to rectify her situation.

My own view is she will probably be scrapped now, which is a great pity.

'Golden Cross' Tug - Loch Goil 

'Golden Cross' Tug with Boom 

'Golden Cross' Tug - Loch Goil 

'Golden Cross' Tug - Loch Goil

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