Tag Archive for: Glenloin

Highland Cattle at Glenloin by William Watson

DONACH DUBH NA DUNACH – BLACK DUCAN OF THE MISCHIEF

During the time that the Clan MacFarlane resided around Inveruglas, the MacFarlane Clan Territory was in a wild and lawless state. Cattle lifting was a favorite occupation of the northern clans, and as their route passed through the MacFarlane…
Glen Loin Arrochar Scotland

Tobar-na-Uruisg, the Goblin’s Well in Glenloin

In his tale Doom Castle, Neil Munro tells of a doughty blacksmith of Arrochar whom he calls Black Andy, and to whom he ascribes great deeds in blackmailing the Campbells. Now, there was once a famous blacksmith in Arrochar, and tradition…
Loch Sloy from Ben Voirlich

LOCH SLOY!

Loch Sloy lies at the northern entrance to Glenloin, in the deep valley between Ben Vorlich and Ben Vane. Up Glenloin lay the route to the north and west, passing along the rough shore of the loch and emerging on the flatter land beyond at the…