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Lauder Monument, Argyll

Completion of the restoration and site improvement to the Lauder Monument at Inveroaden on between Strachur and Dunoon in the Cowal Peninsula. Read the fascinating story of Sir Harry Lauder, the first British entertainer to sell a million records and the tragedy of the death of his son John Lauder during the first world war. Visit the Lauder Memorial, close to Glenbranter. Where to park

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8 Village Churches in the Park

This article features descriptions and photographs of 8 churches in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs: Drymen Church, Kilmaronock Church, Balquhidder Church, Buchanan Church, Dundurn Parish Church St Fillans, Port of Menteith Church, Luss Parish Church & Trossachs Church. These are eight of the most beautiful church buildings to be found in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

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Roy Roy MacGregor

Are you looking for locations in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs that are part of the Rob Roy MacGregor Story? From his birthplace by Loch Katrine to his resting place in Balquhidder, discover Rob Roy locations Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. Rob Roy Country, Learn about Rob Roy, Who was Rob Roy MacGregor, Where was Rob Roy MacGregor born, Where is Rob Roy MacGregor buried, Visit Rob Roy locations.

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Tom Weir's Loch Lomond

In 1970 mountaineer and broadcaster Tom Weir wrote a two-volume book about Scottish freshwater lochs. We review the Loch Lomond entry and compare descriptions with how things are 50 years on. Tom, lived at Gartocharn by the southern end of Loch Lomond. Tom Weir Loch Lomond, history of Loch Lomond, visit Loch Lomond, Cameron House, A82, Loch Lomond Experiences, Tom Weir's Loch Lomond, Gartocharn

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Tom Weir Statue, Balmaha

One of the most popular additions to Loch Lomondside during the last decade has been The Tom Weir Statue at Balmaha. This guide, updated in Spring 2021, includes details of the statue's unveiling on a cold December day in 2014. A guide to visiting The Tom Weir Statue at Balmaha, Loch Lomond. Visit Balmaha. Tom Weir's Loch Lomond. Photography of Balmaha Bay. Things to see and do in Loch Lomond.

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Trossachs History

You don’t get many better stories than the story of The Trossachs. No wonder that for 200 years it has attracted some of Scotland’s most renowned writers and artists. In this guide, we feature some of the highlights of the rich history of this small but beautiful part of Scotland. Read about Sir Walter Scott, Rob Roy MacGregor, Rev. Robert Kirk of Doon Hill Faeire Fame and Queen Victoria..

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Loch Katrine Aqueduct

14th October 2019 was the 160th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s first visit to Loch Katrine. She was there to open the impressive new aqueduct, located close to Stronachlachar. This marvel of Victorian engineering still carries out its same function all these years later. Loch Katrine, Queen Victoria in the Trossachs, Queen Victoria visits to Scotland, Steamships in Scotland, The Trossachs Trail

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Park History Highlights

This guide will take you on a whirlwind trip to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, discovering its extraordinary history and heritage.

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