This is the largest body of inland water in Britain, approx 27 square miles, and 623 ft at its deepest point. The loch was formed in the last ice age by glaciers. It is also one of the only places the freshwater herring (powan) can be found.
This is scotlands most southerly munro and very impressive from the shore of Loch Lomond. The highland fault lies at its base. It can be seen form Glasgow on a clear day.
The chapel was constructed during the 12th Century and converted to a Priory in the 13th Century by Robert the Bruce. Two relics, the head of Fillian's staff and Fillian's bell are now after being lost in the National Museum. It is uncertain when the priory was ruined.
The most impressive of the scottish moors and probably the largest, surronded by mountains. It is one of the most isolated and bleakest places in scotland. The military road across the moor has been used for centuries and was once a major route.
Glencoe is owned by the national trust for scotland and is now a popular tourist area. The famous Massacre of Glencoe took place in 1692, I shall not go into the details but it was basically part of the pacification of the highlands by the English. The pass of Glencoe is surronded by tall and steep sided mountains making it very impressive.
Britains highest hill can be acended via the tourist path which was built to service the meterological observatory which was constantly manned between 1883 and 1904. It is now derelict and makes an interesting visit. The summit has a shelter which is useful for avoiding the quickly changing weather.