Loch Katrine lies at an altitude of 116 m above sea level (at top water level) and at its deepest point is over 140 m deep. It has a capacity to store 64.6 million litres of extremely high quality water.
Where does Loch Katrine supply water to?
Queen Victoria officially inaugurated the Loch Katrine scheme on 14 October 1859. The monarch opened a sluice to allow water from the loch to flow into the aqueduct. Bateman’s network still delivers up to 230m litres of water a day to Glasgow.
Can I swim in Loch Katrine?
Yes, we have hosted many weddings and private events, using our boats and cafés at Trossachs Pier and Stronachlachar. Call us to find out more. Is swimming permitted? Swimming is permitted as long as our staff are aware of it and away from our cruise routes.
What is Loch Katrine famous for?
Loch Katrine and surrounding areas are steeped in history and is recognised as the favoured and much loved setting of some of Sir Walter Scott’s most famous poetic works, as well as boasting links to Scottish legend Rob Roy MacGregor. But did you know it was closely linked to Queen Victoria too?
How does water get from Loch Katrine to Glasgow?
The aqueduct takes water by gravity from Loch Katrine to the Milngavie and Balmore water treatment works before it is supplied to around 1.3 million people across Greater Glasgow and west central Scotland.
Can you fish Loch Katrine?
Welcome to Loch Katrine Fisheries, set in the heart of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs national park. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Loch Katrine is regarded as one of Scotland’s best pike and wild brown trout fisheries. The Loch is 11 miles long, up to one mile wide, and over 500 feet at its deepest point.
Can you kayak on Loch Katrine?
In the Trossachs you can find many quieter lochs perfect for kayaking and canoeing such as Loch Drunkie, Loch Achray, Loch Ard and Loch Katrine.
What is the warmest loch in Scotland?
Loch Lubnaig
Loch Lubnaig, which means elbow in Gaelic, near Callander, is the warmest place in Scotland to go wild swimming at the moment.
Can you walk all the way around Loch Katrine?
Walk along the road that runs alongside Loch Katrine, passing the Steamship and other cruise boats on your left and eco-camp on the right. The smooth lochside road is popular with cyclists and walkers, and it goes all the way to Stronachlachar.
What is the name of the boat on Loch Katrine?
Lady of the Lake & Rob Roy 111
We have two modern cruisers sailing on Loch Katrine. Lady of the Lake is named after the famous poem by Sir Walter Scott. The other, Rob Roy III, also has a Scott connection, named after Rob Roy MacGregor, the notorious outlaw born at the head of the loch in 1671.
When was Loch Katrine built?
In 1855 construction started on the Loch Katrine water project. Built under the guidance of revered civil engineer John Frederick Bateman, the completed work was opened by Queen Victoria during her visit to the loch in October of 1859.
Why is Callander called Callander?
Callander may also be of Brittonic origin, and derived from *caleto-dubro- (Welsh caled-dŵr), meaning “hard-water”. The -n in the name Callander is intrusive. It may originally have been a river-name, perhaps that of the present River Teith.
Why is Callander famous?
Callander gained fame as the location for the original Doctor Findlay’s Casebook television series. There are a number of popular walks in the area for visitors to explore.
Can you boil loch water and drink it?
If your immune system has been weakened and you’re at risk of a serious illness, you should boil all your drinking water, no matter where it comes from. To avoid a cryptosporidium infection, don’t drink water from sources such as rivers, streams and lochs without treating it first.
Can you drink bathroom tap water in Glasgow?
The simple answer is, yes, you can safely drink bathroom tap water in Scotland if it’s labelled as being fit for human consumption in a hotel, or you know the bathroom tap is piped direct from the drinking water supply in a domestic residence.
Can you boil loch water?
I’ve paddled on Loch Shiel a few times and always used water from the loch, boiled before use and a sensible look up and down the foreshore for a bit to make sure nothing is polluting the immediate area. I’ve not had any problems.
Can you wild camp at Loch Katrine?
Make a stay of it. Whether you’re looking for the comfort of a campsite or the solitude of ‘wild camping’, the National Park offers plenty of places to immerse yourself in some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland.
Are dogs allowed at Loch Katrine?
Loch Katrine
Pleasure cruises run most days on the ship and you can even take your dog too. A round trip cruise will take you around two hours and is well worth the journey. The loch’s other cruising vessel, Lady of the Lake, runs at alternative time slots and is also dog-friendly.
How long does it take to cycle around Loch Katrine?
You will need to allow at least 3 hours to cycle the 26-mile (42km) round trip to Stronachlachar and back. If you want to stop to appreciate the views and wildlife along the way you will need to allow at least half a day.
Do you need a permit to kayak in Ireland?
Inland waterways
You do not need a licence if you are sailing your boat on an inland waterway, but some waterways require you to be registered and/or to have a permit if your boat is over a certain size. Waterways Ireland is responsible for the enforcement of the rules applying to the waterways under its remit.
Can you kayak to bonsai rock?
Popular Paddleboarding & Kayaking Spot
From Sand Harbor Beach, Bonsai Rock makes a great destination for a paddleboard or kayak trip. If you want to know more about paddleboarding and SUP rentals in Tahoe be sure to check out our Tahoe SUP Guide.