Inveruglas, Loch Lomond

 

INVERUGLAS

Three miles north of Tarbet on the A82 is Inveruglas; it’s at the northern end of the loch on the western shores. There is a pay and display car park with cafe and access to the loch. Opposite the car park is the Loch Sloy Hydro Station. 

Inveruglas is at the start/end of two Great Trails - Loch Lomond & Cowal Way and Three Lochs Way.

INVERUGLAS PYRAMID - AN CEANN MÒR

It is an 8-metre high pyramid installed in 2015, part of the Scotland Scenic Routes project. An Ceann Mòr means Large Headland in Gaelic. I photographed it soon after it was installed (see below.)

Inveruglas Pyramid - An Ceann Mòr

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From the more recent photographs below, you can see how the structure has changed colour in just a few years. Now there is a more natural weathered look, blending into the landscape. That was always the intention for the pyramid.

An Ceann Mòr is just a short distance from the car park at Inveruglas. There are binoculars that you can use to help get a closer view down the loch.

Loch Sloy Hydro-Electric Scheme

Here are two views of the Loch Sloy Hydro-Electric Scheme. Work began in 1945, with completion in 1949. Workers on the project included German prisoners of war.

Loch Sloy Hydro-Electric Scheme

Loch Sloy Hydro-Electric Scheme

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Inveruglas Island

Just a short distance from the banks of the loch is Inveruglas Isle. The small wooded island has the ruins of a castle; once a stronghold to the chiefs of the Clan MacFarlane, it was destroyed by Oliver Cromwell’s Roundhead troops during the 17th century. You can read more about our visit to the island at the link below.

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Words and photography by Paul Saunders. Visit Paul’s Marketing and Photography websites for details of his services in Scotland.

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