The Lake of Menteith

The lake of Menteith is Scotland's only lake. All the others are Lochs.

The Lake is near to the Trossachs, a wild area of great beauty covering the area between Aberfoyle, Callander and Stirling.

We headed out that way this morning after Mass. We did not know were heading into thick freezing fog and frost.

There was little traffic though, and we had no problems, apart from drivers who had no loghts on despite the fog.

We had a pleasant stop in Callandar, and had a Petit Lunch at the Bank restaurant. But it was very cold, and because of my illness, my body does not like cold air.

Then we headed home via the Lake of Menteith.

As you can see from the photos, the lake was frozen over, even frozen waves.

If the weather is very severe, the ice can be thick enough for a Bonspiel. This is when hundreds gather on the frozen lake to play curling. Google it!

In the middle of the lake, there are the ruins of a small abbey, where Mary Queen of Scots spent a night when a little baby. It could not be seen today due to the fog.

Pictures show frozen foggy Lake of Menteith, Callandar, and mist shrouded hills