Loch Lomond Lake
Loch Lomond is the largest Scottish lake in terms of area, which stretches for 38 kilometers, is located on the border area separating the Lowlands and Highlands in Scotland. In the northern part of the lake there is a mountainous area, and in the south there are forested islands and the shore itself. One popular way to see the lake is on a boat cruise from Balloch Pier.
Name value
There are several theories as to where the name Loch Lomond came from. Loch, of course, means lake. Some believe that the word Lomond comes from the Gaelic leamhan which means elm, making it "Lake of Elms". While others suspect that Lomond comes from the word "laom", which means "lighthouse", the nearby Mount Ben Lomond is called "lighthouse hill".
A place among the Scottish lakes
Loch Lomond is the second largest water after Loch Ness. These two lakes, together with Lochs Awe, Morar and Shiel, contain about a third of the total water supply in the lakes of Scotland. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park includes this lake. The Scottish Parliament established the park in 2002 as a conservation area. It covers about 1865 km2 and is considered one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Scotland. On the northeast shore is Ben Lomond, rising 1065 meters above the lake. At the northwest end of the lake is the easily accessible Falloch Falls, also known as "Rob Roy's Bath". The water falls from a height of up to 10 meters and flows into a beautiful, forested valley with picnic facilities.
Beautiful shores
Bonnie Banks on Loch Lomond is a popular ballad song written in 1841 by an unknown author. It tells the tragic story of a Scottish soldier who is destined to die far from home. There are several versions of the origin of the song. One that has little credibility suggests that the soldier was a Jacobite sympathizer in Bonnie Prince Charlie's army, imprisoned and awaiting execution in Carlisle jail after the rebellion was defeated. The "low road" refers to the Celtic belief that if someone dies far from their homeland, the fairies will take them home.
Easily accessible rest
Loch Lomond is still very popular with tourists today. It is easily accessible from major cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling. With a rich history, stunning scenery and wildlife, it has everything you need for a very special Scottish holiday.
