Away on holiday near Killin Loch Tay

**chrisupyonder** · 27th July 11, 05:07 PM

The old and new churches at Balquhidder.

The new church built around 156 years ago.

Chris.

**chrisupyonder** · 27th July 11, 05:38 PM

And parked at the side of the loch...

Cheers

Chris.

**Downunder Kilt** · 27th July 11, 07:10 PM

Magic Chris, hopefully I'll be able to get the Clan's home one day. Thanks again for sharing your trip with us

**Teufel Hunden** · 27th July 11, 07:22 PM

Great pics.

I especially love Stirling Castle... those pics bring back fond memories from when I was but a lad.

**piperdbh** · 28th July 11, 05:26 AM

I really like your pictures, Chris. They make me want to go to Scotland more and more.

I've noticed there are no houses built on the banks of the lochs. Is that due to laws/regulations, or practicality? On our lakes here in North Carolina, people want to build their houses as close to the water as they can get them.

**chrisupyonder** · 28th July 11, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

I really like your pictures, Chris. They make me want to go to Scotland more and more.

I've noticed there are no houses built on the banks of the lochs. Is that due to laws/regulations, or practicality? On our lakes here in North Carolina, people want to build their houses as close to the water as they can get them.

There are strict planning laws to stop urban sprawl in the highlands and some of the lochs are used as water supplies so there are sewage issues. Most of the area around here is in the Loch Lomand and The Trossachs national park so building new properties is almost impossible.

Chris.

**piperdbh** · 28th July 11, 11:34 AM

Ah-ha. That explains the unspoiled beauty. Thanks for the mini-trip.

**cessna152towser** · 29th July 11, 01:42 AM

Thanks for another stunning set of pics Chris. The photos from Rob Roy's grave brought back happy memories of visiting there with my late father and late wife.
I've seen that Husky seaplane at Oban Airport, it came in to refuel one day while I was there.