Table 1: Loch Details Loch Detail Loch Name Loch Lomond Country Scotland Latitude 56:0N Longitude 4:4W Altitude [m] 7.9 Table 2: Loch Specification Spe ...
The Loch
Geology
The southern end of the Loch is crossed by the Highland Boundary Fault - a fracture caused by movement in the earth's crust hundreds of millions of year ago. The Fault marks the geological division be ...
National Park
The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park was established in July 2002 to conserve and enhance 720 sq miles (1,865 sq km) of some of the finest scenery in Scotland. The Park Authority also ha ...
Songs & Poems
Loch Lomond Song (Listen to Loch Lomond ) There are many interpretations of this song, the most common is that two of Bonnie Prince Charlie's men were captured and left behind in Carlisle after the fa ...
Weather
One of the major complaints in coming to Scotland is the weather. Scotland can actually acheive all four seasons in one day. The weather in Scotland is even linked to ginger hair "scientific research ...
Getting here
The local railway line stops at Balloch whereas the Main line stops at Dumbarton, Helensburgh, Arrochar and Ardlui. Glasgow Aiport is 20 minutes away by Car or Taxis Buses run regularly from Glasgow ...
Clans
In the 12-14th Century most of the land around the Loch belonged to the Earls of Lennox. This powerful family owned Balloch Castle, which is still visible to this date within the present castle ground ...
Villages
There are many picturesque villages around the Loch Shores, the most famous village and most stunning is Luss. "Take the High Road" was filmed both at Luss and at Arden Youth Hostel. Alexandria to th ...
Islands
There is some debate as to the number of islands on Loch Lomond, as there are varying arguments as to what constitutes an island. With the exception of Inchcailloch, Bucinch and Ceardach all are priv ...
Links
Other Loch Information Mugdock Country Park - Mugdock Country Park is one of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions offering a great countryside experience. Loch Lomond Association Loch L ...