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Loch Lomond

United Kingdom

9 story sections

Drive along the banks of the loch. We will stop in Luss to walk down to the water's edge for those all important photographs

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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Loch Lomond

    Welcome to the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. As you stand before this vast expanse of deep, shimmering water, you are looking at a geographic and cultural icon of Scotland. …

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  2. 2The Pier at Luss: The Glacial Abyss

    Please step forward onto the wooden planks of Luss Pier and look out over the vast, uninterrupted expanse of Loch Lomond. Standing here over the dark, restless waves, the sheer scale of the water before you is genuinely difficult…

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  3. 3Luss Beach: The High Road and the Low Road

    Step off the wooden pier and make your way down onto the pebbled shores of Luss Beach. As you walk, listen to the distinct crunch of the smooth stones shifting beneath your boots, harmonizing with the gentle, rhythmic crashing of…

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  4. 4The Village of Luss: Slate Cottages and Clan Warfare

    Turn your back to the water now and walk up into the picturesque, perfectly preserved streets of Luss village. The visual charm of this small settlement is immediately striking. …

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  5. 5Luss Parish Church: Fifteen Centuries of Faith

    Continue your walk to the striking architectural focal point of the village, the magnificent Luss Parish Church. As you approach, note how its sharp, elegant spire reaches upward, a dark silhouette against the moody Scottish sky. …

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  6. 6The Graveyard: The Viking Hogback Stone

    Guide yourself back outside into the crisp highland air and wander into the ancient, weathered graveyard that entirely surrounds the church. The ground here is uneven, heavily populated with tilted, decaying headstones that are…

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  7. 7The Shoreline Viewpoint: Beacon Mountain

    Step away from the shadows of the ancient graveyard and make your way back down to the open shoreline, finding a clear vantage point looking eastward across the water. Your gaze will immediately be captured by the dominating,…

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  8. 8The Islands: Kings, Queens, and Wallabies

    For our final dedicated stop, keep your eyes on the open water, but shift your focus slightly southward, away from the towering mountain and toward the flat, densely wooded landmasses scattered sporadically across the surface of…

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  9. 9Closing

    As our walking tour along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond draws to a natural conclusion, I invite you to take one final, sweeping look at the magnificent highland panorama spread out before you. Let the incredible scale of the…

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What is Loch Lomond?

Loch Lomond is a place in United Kingdom with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationUnited Kingdom
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates56.0706, -4.6016
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