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Loch Katrine ( listen ; Scottish Gaelic: Loch Ceiteirein or Loch Ceathairne, pronounced [lˠ̪ɔx kʲʰeʰtʲəɾʲɛɲ]) is a freshwater loch in the district of Stirling, Scotland. The Loch is 11 miles long and a mile wide at the widest point and runs the length of Strath Gartney (Gaelic: Srath Ghartain). It is a popular destination for tourists and day visitors from Glasgow and other nearby towns.
The loch derives its name from the term cateran from the Gaelic ceathairne, a collective word meaning cattle thief or possibly peasantry. Historically this referred to a band of fighting men of a clan; hence the term applied to marauders or cattle-lifters, the most notorious of whom was Rob Roy MacGregor who was born at Glengyle House at the northern end of the Loch.
It is the fictional setting of Sir Walter Scott's poem The Lady of the Lake and of the subsequent opera by Gioachino Rossini, La donna del lago.
Robert Roy MacGregor was born at the head of the loch.
Loch Katrine is now owned by Scottish Water, and has been the primary water reservoir for much of the city of Glasgow and its surrounding areas since 1859. The water level has been artificially raised by around 6 feet - the Loch can be drawn down by a maximum of 7 ft in order to provide gravitational flow to the Milngavie water treatment works via two 26 mile long aqueducts and 13 miles of tunnel. Milngavie itself is situated at almost 400 ft above sea level - sufficient to provide adequate water pressure to the majority of Glasgow without the need for pumping. The system can deliver up to 50,000,000 gallons a day. Construction was started in 1855 and the works was opened by Queen Victoria in 1859. The aqueduct project was built under the guidance of the eminent Civil Engineer John Frederick Bateman (1810–1889), an example of his engineering prowess that can still be seen working today. The second aqueduct was opened in 1901.
The Trossachs - Loch Katrine
Cycle Loch Katrine - ☑ check
SS Sir Walter Scott, Loch Katrine, 03/08/2015
Loch Katrine Drone Trossachs 21st August 2016
Loch Katrine - July 2016
Pike fishing on loch Katrine
A CRUISE ON THE SIR WALTER SCOTT LOCH KATRINE SCOTLAND
Sailing on Loch Katrine on the Sir Walter Scott - Trossachs Scotland
Phil Cunningham and band, Loch Katrine's Lady, Transatlantic Sessions (Glasgow, Feb 2013)
Cycling Loch Katrine
Loch Katrine in the Trossachs, (Scottish Gaelic" "Na Trosaichean). Photography by Teresa Maria. Art:- http://crystalgalleries.org.uk. Music by Druha smena (The Other Shift). Song Title:- Dewing. Website:- http://iacmusic.com/artist.aspx?id=48564 Druha smena, a Blues Rock band from Czech Republic.
A wee video of our tip up to Loch Katrine on 21 July 2013 Music - Paradise by Coldplay
During our family holiday in Scotland, we took a trip on Steam Ship, SS Sir Walter Scott, on Loch Katrine. Built in 1899 and named after the writer Walter Scott, who set his 1810 poem Lady of the Lake, and his 1818 novel Rob Roy around Loch Katrine. Filmed on our hour pleasure cruise around Loch Katrine, Monday 3rd August 2015, we take in some of the beautiful scenes, plus the ship itself. Hope you enjoy!
Spent a week in a great cottage by the edge of Loch Katrine in Scotland with 5 great people. One of the best times in my life. Music: Stuck by Day Wave and Harmonium by Josh Liddell
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The Sir Walter Scott is a 115 Year Old Steamship on Loch Katrine in The Trossachs , Scotland ...........On Board a Return Cruise from The Trossachs Pier to Stronachlachar in August 2015........ Shipboard Views and Activities
A beautiful summer day out on the steamship (Sir Walter Scott) exploring the fabulous colours of Loch Katrine.
Phil Cunningham, Aly Bain, John McCusker, Michael McGoldrick and the band, performing Lock Katrine's Lady at Transatlantic Sessions (Celtic Connections, Glasgow, Feb 2013)
Slow TV for bikes. This is almost unedited footage of my cycle along Loch Katrine. So I show all the dull bits! It may be useful for some especially as this is a private road and can't be seen in Google Street View. Recorded on 14th March 2016
Scotland, located in the north of the United Kingdom, is a fascinating and atmospheric land. A land of Celtic myths and legends with green hills, barren highlands, mysterious lakes and mighty castles.In the centre of the capital the impressive Edinburgh Castle crowns the hard basalt cone of an extinct volcano, the historic heart of the nation. The beauty of the dense forests and hills of the Trossachs was made famous by author, Sir Walter Scott, in the nineteenth century. It is the most scenic region in central Scotland and possesses grandiose, wild and romantic scenery. The remote Loch Katrine brings to mind Sir Walter Scott’s poem, The Lady Of The Lake. On the Firth Of Lorne is Kilmartin Glen one of the most important prehistoric regions in Scotland. Here, standing-stone, three metre h...
Muckle Hen Productions for Scottish Water Producer: Shona Donaldson Director: Neil McClennan Presented by maverick Glaswegian artist and sculptor George Wylie, and shot over four days, this short documentary examines the history of Glasgow's water. In the mid 19th century Glasgow was desperate for water, so the ever ingenious Victorians built an aqueduct from Loch Katrine, 35 miles north of the city. This aqueduct, which was over 26 miles long, carried 50 million gallons of water every day to two holding reservoirs at Milngavie. An extraordinary feat of engineering, the aqueduct used gravity to transport the water, and dropped 10 inches in every mile, going straight through nearly 13 miles of hills in the process. That infrastructure is still used today, but now it needs updating, and Sc...
Sir Walter Scott Steam Ship on Loch Katrine, now i'd called the Sir Walter Scott a boat, a m8 once told me the difference between a boat and ship is you can launch a boat from a ship, so it's now a ship. Please Note: this is real, the water is real, the music is playing over the ships tannoy, the hills are also real and yes the blue sky and sunshine are real.
Brief video of the amazing scenery on The Carter Company's luxury cycling holiday in Scotland
Ben A'an 454 metres, is one of the most popular in the Trossachs, and for good reason; the going is not difficult, and the rewards are great. The view over the Trossachs and Loch Katrine from the summit of Ben A'an is phenomenal for its height making this a very rewarding walk. The Trossachs in Scotland and Loch Katrine have been known for their scenic attractions ever since Sir Walter Scott wrote 'Rob Roy' and 'The Lady of the Lake' in the early nineteenth century. Sir Walter visited the Trossachs and stayed near Loch Katrine with his wife Charlotte and daughter Sofia in 1819. Knowing something of the history and legends, he was moved to write 'The Lady of the Lake'. It was completed and published in May 1810. The Trossachs became better known through this publication and as transport...
Tourists being piped off Sir Walter Scott steamship on Loch Katrine
(https://www.ahitravel.com) Walk in the footsteps of William Wallace and leave your footprints along the “bonnie banks of Loch Lomond” as you journey through Scotland’s legendary landscape, forever a scenic stage for epic adventure. Discover the best of Scotland’s Celtic, Norse and Norman cultures and enjoy British afternoon tea, festive Highland dancers, bagpipe playing and a traditional haggis ceremony. Visit the magnificent Stirling Castle and National Wallace Monument. Roam the medieval and Georgian architecture of Edinburgh, then tour Scone Palace, where kings were crowned. Experience one of the world’s most spectacular and moving shows: the stirring performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle at nightfall. Explore St. Andrews, cruise along Loch Katrine on a...
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Parks in Scotland, UK, is located a short drive from the city of Glasgow. There is so much to do and see here. Today you might go for a walk, or on the weekend in summer go for a steam boat excursion on Loch Katrine. It is beautiful and well presented. Much of the interior of the park is also uninhabited so wild camping and quiet walks are a must. Links: http://nationalparksguky.com Find a national park and send in your photos and stories and join the community. Even rate one to get others outdoors. http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org The main site for visiting the National Park with events and activities. http://www.greatrun.org/great-swim/great-scottish-swim/ For the swim I was talking about on Loch Lomond. Just make sure you are well suited... ...
Journey to the storied hills of Scotland and the picturesque English Lake District for this special 10-night Alumni Campus Abroad program designed to showcase the enduring allure of these two regions. During a five-night stay in Stirling, Scotland, visit its spectacular fortress, the Stirling Castle. Admire renowned Loch Lomond, and cruise on storied Loch Katrine. In the bustling and historically rich capital of Edinburgh, step inside its famous castle and tour Old Town. Continue to England for a five-night stay in Bowness-on-Windermere, your gateway to the lakes region. Cruise on Lake Windermere, and visit the homes of literary greats William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Enjoy a traditional English teatime, and journey over the country’s highest mountain passes. This program includes ex...
From the rolling hills and Border abbeys to heather and highland games, Scotland is a land of peat, pipes and poetic people. -Walk in the wake of Glasgow's once great shipyards and savor the excitement of the city's rebirth as a major European center of conventions and tourism; -Board the last sea-going steam driven paddle wheeler, the PS Waverly, for a trip to Ayr and Alloway and a visit to Robert Burns' country; -Wander through the lovely closes of Kirkcudbright, walk in the footsteps of John Paul Jones, meet a policeman who covers the town with flowers, and discover the world's "sweetest scallops"; -Visit the Border Region, ride the Commons, tour the abbeys and see "queens" crowned in the Border towns of Melrose, Peebles and Selkirk; -Tour Sir Walter Scott's beloved Abbotsford and Eild...