Loch Lomond Lake

Loch Lomond is the largest Scottish lake in terms of area, which stretches for 38 kilometers, located on the border area separating Lowland and Highland in Scotland. There is a mountainous area in the northern part of the lake, and in the south there are forested islands and the shore itself. One of the most popular ways to see the lake is on a boat cruise departing from Balloch Pier.

Meaning of the name

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", nearby Mount Ben Lomond is called "lighthouse hill".

A place among the Scottish lakes

Loch Lomond is the second largest body of water after Loch Ness. These two lakes, together with Lochs Ave, Morar and Shiel, contain about a third of the total water supply in Scotland's lakes. Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park includes this lake. The Scottish Parliament established the park in 2002 as a conservation area. It covers about 1,865 ^km2 and is considered one of the most spectacular landscapes in Scotland. Ben Lomond is located on the northeastern shore, rising 1065 meters above the lake. At the northwestern end of the lake is the easily accessible Falloch Waterfall, also known as Rob Roy's Tub. The water falls from a height of up to 10 meters and flows into a beautiful, wooded valley with picnic facilities.

Beautiful shores

Bonnie Banks on Loch Lomond is a popular balada 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 song's origin. The one that has a bit of plausibility suggests that the soldier was a Jacobite sympathizer in Bonnie Prince Charlie's army, imprisoned and awaiting execution in Carlisle Prison 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 recreation

Loch Lomond is still very popular with tourists. It is easily accessible from major cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling. With its rich history, stunning landscapes and wildlife, it has everything you need for a special Scottish holiday.