Caledonian
Canal
The Caledonian Canal is 60 miles
long, (100 km) long, cutting across Highland, North Scotland,
from Moray Firth to Loch Linnhe by way of the Great Glen.
It was built in two phases (1803-22 and 1843-47; opened 1822)
to save shallow-draft vessels the circuitous route around
N Scotland.
Of the Canal, 38 miles (61 km) consists of
the natural waters of Lochs Ness, Oich, and Lochy. The canal
has 29 locks and is used primarily for fishing and leisure
boating.
