Loch Lomond, Scotland

To the west of Glasgow (only thirty minutes by car) lies one of the world's
most famous stretches of water.
Romanticised in song and poem, Loch Lomond remains a beautiful area for the visitor to explore.In the summer months, the Loch is a favourite venue for water sports.
Loch Lomond is a popular tourist attraction. 22.6 miles long, it is not the longest loch in Scotland (Lochs Awe and Ness are longer) but it is the largest expanse of fresh water in Britain. It is 5 miles wide at its broadest point and there are 30 islands, three of them inhabited. Ben Lomond, half way along its eastern side is just over 3,192 feet (973 metres) high and there are 30 islands on the loch
The Loch is crossed by the Highland Boundary Fault and exhibits the physical characteristics of both highland and Lowland Scotland. Some 200 species of birds and over 25% of Britain's wild plants have been recorded in the area
The area is renowned for its beauty and tranquility and offers picture postcard views around every corner.
The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park  was formed to conserve and enhance the 170 square mile Regional Park. The Park Authority also has the duty to promote the enjoyment of the area and support the economic and social interests of the local community.
The National Park feels worlds apart from the bustle of city life. Yet it’s less than an hour from Glasgow and not much more from Edinburgh. A place of contrasts, it covers four distinctly different and special areas:
Ben Lomond standing guard over Loch Lomond, the largest expanse of freshwater in Great Britain
The Trossachs, wild glens and sparkling lochs between Callander and Aberfoyle
Breadalbane, the high country of the north, with some of Scotland’s finest munros, Ben Lui, Ben Challum, Ben More and Ben Vorlich
The Argyll Forest of the Cowal peninsula watched over by the Arrochar Alps and bordered by sea lochs.

Loch Lomond has always had a tradition of boating, the Loch has been used by people wanting to enjoy the area from the water, for many years. The first commercial pleasure steamer  was brought into services in 1827. The first regatta to take place was in 1827. Since then there has been a steady increases in the numbers and type of craft using the Loch for  pleasure sport and recreation.

Before launching your craft on the Loch it MUST be registered, this is free of charge and can be done at Balloch, Balmaha and Ardlui.