Loch Lomond, Freshwater lake in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Loch Lomond is a freshwater lake in West Dunbartonshire, Argyll and Bute, and Stirling in Scotland that stretches for 39 kilometers along a geological fault line. The lake contains more than 60 small wooded islands and reaches 190 meters below the surface at its deepest point.
Glaciers shaped this depression during the last ice age when ice pushed through the landscape. In the 19th century the lake became known through poems and songs that drew travelers from across Europe.
The name derives from «Leven», a Celtic word referring to the elm trees that once grew in this area. Today this connection lives on through the landscapes that surround the water.
Several villages along the shore provide starting points for walks, boat trips, and overnight stays, with the southern end being easier to reach. Water temperature remains cool throughout the year, so suitable clothing is important for activities on or near the water.
Inchmurrin is the largest freshwater island in the British Isles and sits within this lake. The island holds a small group of houses that can only be reached by boat.
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