There are a number of sailboats and yachts that ply the waters of the Caledonian Canal. In fact, there are even yachts and saiboats available on hire if you desire the use of such a boat. In this photo, this is a small white yacht that is currently tied up to the side of the canal, with a house and private property in the background.
The Caledonian Canal is a 60 mile long canal that connects the northeast coast at Inverness with the southwest coast at Corpach near Fort William. The canal actually connects various Lochs - Loch Dochfour, Loch Ness, Loch Oich and Loch Lochy, and as a result, of the overall 60 mile length from end to end of the canal, the section that has been constructed is only approx 20 miles. The canal was designed by engineer Thomas Telford, and the construction was planned as a way of providing employment in the area, and the canal was finally opened in 1822, taking longer and being more expensive than planned. The canal had a number of locks during the course of the canal, having a total of 29 locks. The canal however was not a great success commerically, but did present a scenic route and now attracts a large number of visitors every year.