Scottish anchorages

This bay opposite Crinan is a nice spot in northerly weather, much quieter than off the hotel really, and there is a pleasant walk to the dramatically situated Duntrune castle, still showing much of its 15th and 16th century origins. It is privately owned by the chief of the Clan Malcolm and there are holiday lets, but apparently interested people can get to look around by appointment (ph 01546 510283). It claims to be the oldest continually inhabited castle in Scotland. And more importantly, it will be used in 2012 for the new James Bond movie - Skyfall, or maybe not, we will see

Across the road there is a rather charming small garden to meander in, with statues. Here you will find an early 20th century heliochronometer which was used to accurately tell the time from the sun (before the BBC time signal which was started in 1924).