Scotland, Land of Lakes and Green Meadows

The lakes of Scotland are a national symbol that, with few media exceptions, go more unnoticed than the rest of its pristine and wild landscapes. The thousands of tourists who visit the country each year mostly do not realize that this land of bagpipes and medieval castles has more than 790 islands and 700 lakes (lochs in Scottish).

Although the territory of Scotland is about one-third of the island of Great Britain, it has more water surface than the rest of the United Kingdom combined, not to mention the number of islands that surround the country. But what stands out about Scotland is its lakes; throughout its geography, 138 large lakes and more than 600 smaller ones are prominent.

Undoubtedly, the most famous and representative is Loch Ness, located in the Highlands, southwest of Inverness. Its worldwide fame is due to the legend of Nessie, a charismatic monster said to live in its depths and about which much has been written. But despite its vastness, Loch Lomond

Next, we propose a route around the most majestic and breathtaking lakes of Scottish nature. Make the most of the country's magic. Are you ready?

Itinerary of the Route

Stage 1: Loch Lomond

Located 23 km from the city of Glasgow, this lake, which is approximately 37 km long and 8 km wide, has been part of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park since July 2002. Its average depth is 37 meters, but it can reach up to 190 meters. In terms of surface area, it is the largest lake in Great Britain and, second only to Loch Ness, by volume.

Kilchurn Castle is undoubtedly one of the most famous and visited in Scotland. This 15th-century structure, in a state of ruin, is located at the northeastern end of Loch Awe, which spans 41 km from side to side and is considered the longest lake in Scotland.

One of the lesser-known lakes is Loch Morar. It is the fifth largest freshwater lake in Scotland, with an area of 26.7 km². Moreover, with over 300 meters of depth, it is the deepest lake in the country.

Like Loch Ness, Morar has a monster that inhabits its depths. This is Morag, a creature less known than Nessie, but more terrifying according to reports of its sightings.

Loch Ness, a vast and deep freshwater lake that stretches about 23 km southwest of Inverness, is the most representative and largest loch in Scotland in terms of volume. Its lowest point reaches up to 230 meters, making it the second deepest in the country after Loch Morar.