Two for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Destination loch katrine from paul saunders marketing on vimeo. Our worldfamous steamship sir walter scott and the more modern mv lady of the lake. All you have to do is decide based on your available time, which route. Loch cruises loch katrine loch katrine loch cruises. Lady of the lake, and his 1818 novel rob roy around loch katrine. Set in the trossachs region of scotland, it is composed of six cantos, each of which concerns the action of a single day. Its a steady climb with several steeper sections where you need to use your hands, but this is one of our alltime favorite walks in the uk. This is a return sailing from trossachs pier to stronachlachar so hikers, bikers and those looking for a relaxing adventure are welcome to book a one hour single from either pier. The walk to ben venue from loch achray is an absolutely exceptional hike. Excellent video callum, is she wood fired like our south aussie paddle. Set in the trossachs region of scotland, it is composed of six cantos, each of.
This big deal on a stay in a loch katrine ecolodge includes a breakfast welcome pack, bottle of red or white wine and onehour tour of loch katrine on the elegant lady of the lake cruiser. The prolific scottish novelist and poet sir walter scott used many identifiable features from around loch katrine in the lady of the lake, published in 1810. You will have a choice of either the legendary 119yearold sir walter scott steamship or the more modern lady of the lake cruiser. However the ss sir walter scott is now sadly out of action and will be replaced by her conventionallypowered sister vessel the lady of the lake for our cruise on loch katrine, where the scenery remains as spectacular as ever.
Dont miss elegant hill house in helensburgh, charles rennie mackintoshs finest domestic masterpiece and discover evidence of scotlands roman history along the antonine wall. But it was the publication of scotts dramatic versenarrative the lady of the lake in 1810 that assured maximum publicity for the shaggy trossachs landscape on the edge of the highland line. Option one is for a twonight stay for two in a ben eco lodge. Eco camp with 8 lodges, 8 tent pitches and 12 motorhome hook ups. Basically, its the best bits of scotland wrapped up in a big shiny tartan bow loch katrine cruise. Loch katrine loch cruises on the sir walter scott steamship.
Voucher is valid from fri 3 jan 2020 until thur 17 dec 2020. Its also known as eilean molach, and appears to be a natural island despite its crannoglike shape. Sir walter scotts first acquaintance with the trossachs was in 1790 when he was a legal apprentice. Project muse literary tourism, the trossachs, and walter scott. A spellbinding novel of a young doctor s wife, isabel aird, struggling to make her childless life meaningful, unaware that the sinister robert kirke is watching her every move, by the sunday times bestselling author sally magnusson. Board the historic steamship sir walter scott for a fantastic trip on loch katrine, the inspiration for his lady of the lake. Loch katrine by clare balding and jane eastone cycling uk. Our beautiful cruiser operated originally in the netherlands, and before settling into her new loch katrine home, she graced glasgows river clyde as a water bus. Departing from trossachs pier onboard either the cruiser, the lady of the lake or the. It is the fictional setting of sir walter scotts poem the lady of the lake and of the. This tour is designed for cyclists and walkers who want to explore in the heart of. Steamship sir walter scott, mv lady of the lake, gift shop, cafebartoilets and car park. Youll also take a voyage on loch katrine on the lady of the water. Once on board, enjoy the trip up loch katrine to stronachlachar which takes approximately 1 hour.
The poem begins with a rapidmoving hunt, chasing a stag in the forests of the trossachs. Scotlands greatest rail journey with carol kirkwood. The lady of the lake is a narrative poem set in the trossachs region of scotland. Visitors to the area can enjoy 8 new lochside lodges to stay and experience one of the most special and stunningly beautiful areas of the trossachs. Indeed, scotts famous poem the lady of the lake was set here and. When your day exploring natures wonderland is over, relax and let loch katrine be your home for the night. Loch katrine is a freshwater loch and scenic attraction in the trossachs area of the scottish. In 1844, william henry fox talbot took an early photograph of the loch, entitled scenery of loch katrine. His experiences here had a perhaps unintended effect. Phil cunningham and band, loch katrines lady, transatlantic sessions glasgow, feb 20 duration. He visited the trossachs several times and then set his bestselling lady of the lake in and around loch katrine. And now, to issue from the glen, no pathway meets the wanderer s ken, unless he climb with footing nice a farprojecting precipice. First published in 1810, it has inspired numerous adaptations, both written and in film. Loch katrine cruises price and timetable can be found on the loch katrine website normally there is one in the morning and 2 to 3 in the afternoon the boats are either the sir walter scott or the lady of the lake.
In line with government directives and the response to. Loch katrine is the namesake of the athole highlanders farewell to loch katrine. Illustration by walter crane in 1911, king arthur asks the lady of the lake for the sword. Make a date with nature at loch katrine lochs and bens eco. The lady of the lake was a worldwide hit, selling over 25,000 copies in a year. The scenery around the loch is breathtaking at its northern end is glengyle, the birthplace of scottish outlaw and folk hero rob roy. Filmed on our hour pleasure cruise around loch katrine, monday 3rd august.
No visit is complete without a cruise on this wonderful ship or on lady of the lake, the best way to experience the beauty of loch katrine. Trossachs pier, loch katrine, by callander, stirling fk17 8hz. Tigh mor trossachs is part of the holiday property bond portfolio offering. This classic steamship which sails loch katrine in the heart of scotland, is named. Loch katrines lady is a lovely tune composed by phil cunningham, here performed by nigel gatherers mixed instrument groups at the scots music group annual students concert.
For over 150 years loch katrine has offered a serene and tranquil spot for visitors from all over the world. Waverley is therefore on track to reenter service in time for the 2020 summer season. The lady of the lake is scott s epic medieval romantic poem about the legendary court of king arthur. Loch katrine is also the name of a lake in north canterbury, new zealand. Its not always clear which is the biggest attraction at loch katrine. The scene of the following poem is laid chiefly in the vicinity of loch katrine, in the western highlands of perthshire. This scenic big deal offers one or two people the chance to cruise across loch katrine. Just as special as the magnificent scenery is the famous steamship, the sir walter scott, which itself has been a landmark here in the trossachs for over a hundred years.
The lady of the lake and the trossachs national park hpb. Today, the steamship sir walter scot ltd is an award winning tourist attraction offering loch cruises on our 118 year old classic steamship or more intimate vessel lady of the lake. Explore scotland ride on the world s only rotating boat lift, the falkirk wheel, and voyage on the firth of clyde on the historic paddle steamer waverley. On darker evenings, guests will be rewarded with a sky full of stars to gaze upon. Scottish folktunes these treble clef tunes are suitable for fiddle, flute, trumpet, clarinet, or any other treble solo instrument. Illustration by walter crane in 1911, king arthur asks the lady of the lake for the sword, excalibur argument. Book a return journey if you fancy a relaxing day on the water, or go one way and walk. Sep 16, 2015 ellens isle, one of the islands of loch katrine, plays an important role in sir walter scotts the lady of the lake.
The venue may restrict the number of itison bookings on each day so please book early if you want a specific date. We recommend you book your bike on board prior to arrival to avoid disappointment. Loch katrine cruises loch katrine, loch lomond and the. There are a series of well catalogued routes, for varying levels of hikers in the great trossachs forest and queen elizabeth forest park the latter boasts a visitor centre. Ss sir walter scott, loch katrine, 03082015 youtube. During busy periods, it may be advisable to book in advance. Youll enjoy a cruise on the stunning loch on either the ss sir walter scott, which has been piloting tourists majestically over loch katrine since its launch in 1899, or the more intimate cruiser, the lady of the lake both honour the legacy of the scottish poet who immortalised the loch s beauty in his poem lady of the lake. Its easy to see how it inspired writers like william wordsworth and sir walter scott, as well as artists and musicians. The lady of the lake by sir walter scott, a free text and ebook for easy online reading, study, and reference. It is within the historic county and registration county of perthshire and the district of stirling. Loch katrine is a unique place, steeped in history and set in magnificent scenery this is the quintessential trossachs landscape. Jacobite rail journey from fort william to mallaig with carol.
Sail loch katrine on lady of the water and stay at the winnock hotel, an 18thcentury inn close to the shores of loch lomond. Book a cruise book accommodation events blog contact. Sir walter scott s the lady of the lake 1810 the influential poem was a world wide success the vivid description of loch katrine brought visitors from far and wide. Between loch katrine and loch achray, ben aan gaelic for pinnacle is one of scotlands more accessible peaks and one of the most rewarding hikes in the area. There is little sign of the tarmac road from the loch, so you dont get any idea of the route back. A highland wilderness fast becoming an industrial wasteland. Loch katrine eco camping, stirlingshire i love this campsite. The trossachs are the essence of scottish highland scenery. Loch katrine luxury eco lodge at loch katrine eco camping. Lady of the lake may replace the steamship sir walter scott on quieter sailings. Buy this book in print summary in 1810 a literary phenomenon swept through britain, europe and beyond.
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