WATER was in plentiful supply as torrential rain fell on revellers gathered to celebrate the Crinan Canal Water Festival on Sunday July 31 2011
Despite the downpour dozens of families,visitors and tourists descended on the canal banks to take part in the event,held for the second time at the weekend.
Organised by the Heart of Argyll Tourism Alliance in partnership with British Waterways Scotland,the event featured a wealth of games and activities including canoeing,sailing,boat building competitions and the ever-popular Dalriada boat challenge.
A host of local food producers kept the festivalgoers warm with hot soup,burgers and butties.


