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October 9, 2002 - Loch Lomond - 1891 Color Print
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LOCH LOMOND FROM MOUNT MISERY - 1891 Color Lithograph This color print of Loch Lomond is printed on paper, published in an 1891 book of Scottish scenic views. 
This is a wonderful antique view of Loch Lomond. The lithograph was done by T. Nelson & Sons of London. Image measures about 4.75" by 3", total sheet is 5.5" by 3.75". Loch Lomond is the largest fresh water loch in Scotland, and is larger than any lake in England as well. It is 24 miles long and 5 miles wide. The Loch is crossed by the Highland Boundary Fault Line, explaining the unique landscape which has characteristics of both highland and lowland Scotland. In the 12-14th century much of the land around Loch Lomond belonged to the Earls of Lennox. The powerful family granted lands to favoured families, MacFarlanes and Colquhouns on the west side and the Buchanans and Grahams on the East side. Our Stirlings had close ties through female marriages and lines with all of these families. Mount Misery, or Knoclour Hill, rises to 576 feet not far from Boturich Castle.
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