Pictures of Loch Lomond and Scotland's new National Park. This picture shows Loch Arklet which lies in the heart of MacGregor country near Inversnaid on the shores of Loch Lomond. The Trossachs is in the centre of the newly created Loch Lomond National Park, a glorious area of Scotland. The level of Loch Arklet was raised by the building of a dam, erected to supply Glasgow with water in the early part of the twentieth century. As you travel along the shore of Arklet you will pass Corriearklet Farm where Rob Roy was married. Dropping down to Inversnaid , you might well think of the task that the builders of the S.S. Sir Walter Scott had, when after transporting the pre-fabricated ship from Dumbarton by barge, up Loch Lomond to Inversnaid, the ship was then taken overland to Stronachlachar on Loch Katrine, there to be re assembled. It was launched in the Spring of 1900.

A lovely walk from Stronachlacher to the northern head of the Loch will see you at Glengyle House where Rob Roy was born.

At the heart of the area is the the village of Aberfoyle and from here there are plenty of choices to make during your visit. Take a trip to see the only lake in Scotland at Lake Of Mentieth over the Dukes Pass to have a sail on the aforementioned Sir Walter Scott and a round of golf at the scenic course of Aberfoyle.

The area has plenty more to offer other than history and youngsters can enjoy a variety of sports including mountain biking and sailing.