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painted at Glenfinlas in the Trossachs by John Everett Millais in 1853–4.]]
The Trossachs (; Scottish Gaelic, Na Trosaichean) itself is a small woodland glen in the Stirling council area of Scotland. It lies between Ben A'an to the north and Ben Venue to the south, with Loch Katrine to the west and Loch Achray to the east. However, the name is used generally to refer to the wider area of wooded glens and braes with quiet lochs, lying to the east of Ben Lomond. The Lake of Menteith, in the strictest sense Scotland's only natural lake, lies about six miles (10 km) to the south east of the glen, on the edge of the Trossachs area.
Loch Katrine itself changed in 1859 when a dam was built at the eastern end and connecting aqueducts built to bring a new main water supply to Glasgow. At the expense of the Glasgow water company Queen Victoria had a holiday house built for her overlooking the loch. The house - 'Royal Cottage' was never used for the purpose and ended up as accommodation for Scottish Water's employees. A steamer service started, and the 1900 SS Sir Walter Scott is still going, giving visitors a delightful way to enjoy the scenery while adding to the picturesque view. The area is now in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, remaining popular with walkers and cyclists, and for the motorist the winding roads have a certain charm.
Category:Mountains and hills of the Southern Highlands Category:National Scenic Areas in Scotland Category:Mountains and hills of Stirling council area Category:Protected areas of Stirling
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