Walk to feel the breeze,
out over boards
Welcome to Luss Pier. Originally built in 1850 as a steamer boat landing for the local slate industry, the pier stretches 75 feet out into Loch Lomond and is surrounded by stunning scenery.
Loch Lomond: A Truly Great Loch
Loch Lomond is the largest lake in the United Kingdom by surface area. It stretches 24 miles (36 km) long and up to 5 miles (8 km) wide. It’s also incredibly deep, reaching a maximum of 623 feet (190 metres) in the northern portion. And in terms of water volume, it is second only to Loch Ness.
Putting a Song in Your Heart
The Loch was made famous by the song “The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond”, first published in 1841. The line “O ye’ll tak’ the high road, and I’ll tak’ the low road, and I’ll be in Scotland a’fore ye” is particularly well known. Considered a romantic ballad by many, the lyrics actually tell of the Jacobite Rising of 1745, the last in a series of revolts against the British throne.
The Fastest Granny on Water
Fiona Colquhoun, the Countess of Arran, was a pioneering Scottish powerboat racer. She grew up on the shores of Loch Lomond and in 1980, at the age of 62, became the first woman to exceed 100 mph on water, hitting a staggering 103 mph on Lake Windermere. This earned her the title of the “fastest granny on water”.
Nessie’s Cousin?
Yes, just like the more famous Loch Ness, Loch Lomond has its own myths of a great, mysterious monster residing beneath the surface. Reportedly resembling a plesiosaur or a giant crocodile, a number of sightings have been reported over the years.