Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond, a Scottish lake, the largest in Great Britain. It is 23 miles (37 km) long and up to 5 miles (8 km) wide. Loch Lomond is about 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Glasgow. The lake is celebrated in story and song for its scenic beauty. Its waters are beautifully clear and are studded with green islands. Salmon, trout, pike, perch, and freshwater herring are caught in season. Surrounding the lake is a range of hills. Ben Lomond, on the eastern shore, rises from the water's edge to a height of 3,192 feet (973 m).