Loch Katrine 
This lake's name is probably derived from the lawless "Catterin" family who once brought fear to the lakeside's inhabitants. The tiny island at the eastern end is known as Ellen's Island after the heroine in Scott's "Lady of the Lake". "Sir Walter Scott", a steamer that made its maiden voyage in 1900, links Stronachlachar in the west with the Trossachs Pier and this point is a popular base for walks up into the hills from which there are spectacular views.
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Greater Glasgow's drinking water is supplied by this lake and consequently windsurfing, swimming, fishing and boating are not permitted. Some rare breeds of waterfowl have taken advantage of the peace and quiet along the banks and they should not be disturbed.
Rob Roy is another historical figure who is closely linked with the Trossachs. Thanks to Scott's novel, the red-haired outlaw by the name of Robert MacGregor, or Rob Roy, became a sort of Scottish Robin Hood who like his English counterpart stole from the rich and gave to the poor.
MacGregor was actually a cattle dealer but as he owed money to the Duke of Montrose, the latter seized MacGregor's house and evicted the family. Rob Roy was forced to flee into the mountains and was initially despised by the people, but he won respect as he roamed the countryside symbolically avenging the dispossessed. Contrary to most assumptions, Rob Roy died peacefully in his bed in 1734 and he is buried in the cemetery at Balquhidder by Loch Voil a few miles north of the Trossachs.
Rob Roy is another historical figure who is closely linked with the Trossachs. Thanks to Scott's novel, the red-haired outlaw by the name of Robert MacGregor, or Rob Roy, became a sort of Scottish Robin Hood who like his English counterpart stole from the rich and gave to the poor.
MacGregor was actually a cattle dealer but as he owed money to the Duke of Montrose, the latter seized MacGregor's house and evicted the family. Rob Roy was forced to flee into the mountains and was initially despised by the people, but he won respect as he roamed the countryside symbolically avenging the dispossessed. Contrary to most assumptions, Rob Roy died peacefully in his bed in 1734 and he is buried in the cemetery at Balquhidder by Loch Voil a few miles north of the Trossachs.
