Crannogs in and near the Loch Lomond and Trossachs national Park in Scotland

Loch Lomond

Several suspected crannogs lie in Loch Lomond, but the most easily seen is the small island known as Keppinch (or 'The Kitchen') which lies just off the northern point of Clairinch south of Balmaha.

Loch Earn

One of Loch Earn's crannogs lies just offshore from Edinample castle, but probably of greater interest is the small island, almost certainly a crannog, at the eastern end which was occupied by the Neish Clan until they were decimated by a raid in the night by the Clan MacNab. Even this incident proved the defensive nature of the crannog since the MacNabs had to carry a boat over the hills from Killin in order th surprise the clan Neish.

Loch Tay

At the west end of Loch Tay near to the old steamer pier is a Crannog which is joined to the shore by a narrow causeway. It is best seen from the old railway line track which went to the steamer pier. I suspect the causeway is a comparatively modern affair but who am I to say?

The Scottish Crannog Centre

The crannog at the Scottish Crannog Centre at Kenmore is based on the findings from the excavation of the 2600 year old crannog off the village of Fearnan. Timbers, plant remains, food and even cloth have been preserved in the cold waters of Loch Tay. Even the remains of food such as butter and fruit have been found.

The Crannog Centre with its re-constructed crannog and on-shore museum is open daily 10am - 5.30 from March 16 to October 31, and 10am - 4 pm for the remainder of the year.