Loch Lomond

Lomond, Loch

(lŏkh lō`mənd, –mən), largest freshwater lake in Great Britain, 23 mi (37 km) long and from 1 to 5 mi (1.6–8.1 km) wide, in Argyll and Bute, West Dunbartonshire, and Stirling, W Scotland. The Leven River drains it into the Clyde. At the southern end of the lake, near its outlet, are numerous wooded islands. The northern end is overlooked by Ben Lomond (3,192 ft/973 m high). The hydroelectric power plant at the northwestern end of the lake is fed by water from Loch Sloy. Loch Lomond has numerous associations with Rob RoyRob Roy
[Scottish Gaelic,=red Rob], 1671–1734, Scottish freebooter, whose real name was Robert MacGregor. He is remembered chiefly as he figures in Sir Walter Scott's novel Rob Roy (1818).
..... Click the link for more information. , and a cave there was once used as a refuge by Robert I. The lake is a popular tourist attraction; it and surrounding areas are in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

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Loch Lomond

a lake in northern Great Britain, the largest in Scotland. Area, 71 sq km; depth, up to 190 m. Loch Lomond is located in the southwestern Grampian Mountains in a tectonic valley deepened by an ancient glacier. There are many islands in the southern part. Water from the lake flows via the Leven River into the lower reaches of the Clyde. There is fishing, and the lake is navigable.

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Sam said: "RSPB Scotland's Loch Lomond reserve was acquired relatively recently - in 2012 - so we still have much to learn about the species that call it home.

Zoology grad Sam finds 315 new species by loch

"Loch Lomond is always very peaceful and a perfect place to get your camera out and capture the world going by."

Bonnie banks get their moment in the spotlight

West Dunbartonshire Council rejected the plans on Wednesday but a decision still needs to be made by the board of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

PS30m LOCH RESORT IS REJECTED; Council unanimous on plans

Hillhouse Capital Management, a Hong Kong-based investment firm, in partnership with the management team from Scotland-based whisky producer Loch Lomond, has announced the acquisition of Loch Lomond Group from Exponent Private Equity, the company said.

Hillhouse Capital acquires Scottish whisky producer Loch Lomond Group from Exponent

I was guilty of grievous understatement two weeks ago when I wrote I was "minded to be cautious" on the [pounds sterling]30 million Loch Lomond tourist development with a 60-bedroom apart-block, a 32-bedroom budget hotel, leisure centre and restaurants.

50,000 objections show strength of feelings about Loch Lomond - Bill Jamieson

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"After taking part in a relay swim across Loch Lomond for the Beatson last year, I reckoned I could do the whole distance solo.

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As play resumed Loch Lomond got a break, slipping the ball to the right hand side of the D with the player executing the shot and scoring giving Loch Lomond the lead.

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