From Tarbert to Lamlash was supposed to be a gentle sail in F3 breeze from the south west. Of course, that forecast was wildly inaccurate as usual and we spent the first 2.5 hours motoring before the wind filled in from the north! However that did give us a very gentle, if rolly, downwind sail, hitting nearly 5kts under genoa alone over the Arran measured mile.
Lamlash was as pretty as ever and we were glad we had arrives early as the moorings and the Anchorage filled up quickly. Some vessels seemed a little too close for comfort but in the calm conditions no one was swinging wildly.
On Saturday we took the spectacular service bus to Lagg distillery for lunch and a dram or three. Lagg is very new, having only started producing spirit in 2019, and seems a somewhat industrial in its approach to whisky-making. But they are very aware of the history of whisky in the area and the setting, and the building design, are jaw-droppingly gorgeous, so they are well worth visiting. The food is good too!
The next day we went in the other direction, to Brodick Castle, former home of the Duke and Duchess of Hamilton and latterly the Duchess of Montrose. The Castle and grounds are now owned by the National Trust for Scotland and they do a good job of telling the story of the people and the place. There are unexpected connections with the Emperor Napoleon and with Prince Albert of Monaco, who both visited the castle.

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