Hey, friends. Today we are heading into the Scottish Highlands to beautiful Loch Tay. Trust me, you are going to want your camera!
Loch Tay lies in a scenic valley that stretches between the villages of Killin (in Stirling) and Kenmore (in Perthshire) in the central Scottish Highlands. The loch is around fifteen miles long and 508 feet deep, making it one of the deepest bodies of water in the country.
It was thrilling to see the loch in March before the winter snow had completely melted. It was gorgeous!
Today Loch Tay is a popular destination for those who enjoy sailing and other water-sports, but a whopping 2,500 years ago, it was home to ancient settlers of Scotland. These earliest people inhabited artificially constructed islands called crannogs. According to Visit Scotland, “There are eighteen crannogs on Loch Tay. Most are now submerged, but a large crannog near the northern shore at Kenmore can be clearly seen. This was the ancient burial place of Queen Sybilla, wife of Alexander, King of Scots.”
The Scottish Crannog Centre at Kenmore is a unique opportunity to see a reconstruction of this most interesting and ancient Iron Age dwelling. The center offers a museum exhibit containing original artifacts, hands-on demonstrations of ancient crafts and technologies, and hosts a variety of guest artists, musicians, and skilled artisans.
What do you think? Loch Tay is pretty, isn’t it? Definitely worth the trip.
Have a great week. See you again soon!
Cheers,
Wow! So beautiful!
Yes, it really is. Pictures don’t do it justice (well, at least not mine). ☺️
Gorgeous pictures, Wendy, and I agree with you, Loch Tay is very beautiful.
Your pics are so beautiful. I love the Highlands very much too.
XOXO Reni
Thank you, Reni! I can’t wait to go back and explore further.
Beautiful! Thanks for visiting The Glasgow Gallivanter.
I like the name of you site. 🙂
Thank you! I changed to this a couple of years ago – it came to me in a flash and I was rather pleased with it myself 😀
I would love to visit the Highlands some day. Your photos are gorgeous!
Ann, thank you so much. The Highlands are so beautiful. You should definitely visit Scotland. 🙂
Beautiful pics!! 🙂
Thank you, Heather!
Lovely photos, Wendy.
Thank you so much.
Reading, “…very brief snapshot of one of the prettiest sights my eyes have ever had the joy to behold. Loch Tay.” and then seeing that photo below, was a perfect combination. Kind of played out like a little movie in my head. Totally appropriate choice. Really enjoyed the snow shots and the historic/geological information too.
Thank you so much for you kind comments. I’m glad I was able to see Loch Tay before the snow had all melted. I appreciate you taking the time to read!
Hi Wendy! The marvelous creation of GOD in the form of nature is amazing and fascinating. We are left only with the expression “stunning and remarkable panoramic views” whenever we embark upon such a nice place, and your visit to LOCH TAY is a live example of it. The description in conjunction with the beautiful pics is just a piece of your thrill and enjoyment you experienced there.
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Thank you, Pravin. The scenery was very beautiful. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to visit the crannog center on that trip but hopefully we’ll be able to get back there in the future. Thanks for your comment!