Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park is a protected natural area in Scotland that extends across several administrative regions west and north of Glasgow. The territory encompasses wide forested zones, numerous mountains, and several large lakes, including the biggest freshwater lake in Great Britain by surface area.

The geological fault line running through the territory shaped the separation between the Highland regions to the north and the Lowland zones to the south for centuries. This natural boundary influenced settlement patterns and cultural development in the neighboring regions well into modern times.

The Gaelic origin of many place names remains present throughout the area, appearing in designations for mountains, waterways, and settlements. Visitors encounter this linguistic heritage on signs and maps that often display both spellings side by side, preserving the connection to Highland Scottish culture.

The wide territory offers numerous marked paths of varying difficulty leading to different landscape types. Information centers in several towns at the edge of the park provide maps and guidance for route planning, helping with orientation across the terrain.

Within the waters of the largest lake lies an island considered the biggest freshwater island in the British Isles. Its area extends across wooded hills and meadows and hosts historical ruins along with a small number of permanent residents.

Location: Argyll and Bute

Location: Perth and Kinross

Location: Stirling

Location: West Dunbartonshire

Inception: 2002

Part of: Scottish Government

Website: https://lochlomond-trossachs.org

GPS coordinates: 56.25000,-4.61667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:40