Inchgalbraith

Inchgalbraith

Inchgalbraith is an islet in Loch Lomond.

History

Inchgalbraith, is as its name implies, connected with Clan Galbraith, and wasone of their strongholds.Worsley, Harry "Loch Lomond: The Loch, the Lairds and the Legends" ISBN 978-1-898169-34-5 Lindsay Publications (Glasgow) 1988] The remains of their ancient castle can still be seen on it.Wilson, Rev. John "The Gazetteer of Scotland" (Edinburgh, 1882) Published by W. & A.K. Johnstone]

Geography

It is on the west side of Loch Lomond, two miles south east of Luss.

Wildlife

Inchgalbraith was a breeding place for ospreys until 1869.

References

External links

* http://www.loch-lomond.net/islands/inchgalbraith.html
* http://www.lochlomond-islands.com/page61.html


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