Trossachs
Americannoun
noun
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a narrow wooded valley in central Scotland, between Loch Achray and Loch Katrine: made famous by Sir Walter Scott's descriptions
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(popularly) the area extending northwards from Loch Ard and Aberfoyle to Lochs Katrine, Achray, and Venachar
Example Sentences
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However Loch Lomond and the Trossachs park authority said "significant structural issues" were found with the tower due to a design flaw that did not include enough room for drains and ventilation.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
The proposal sparked protests and was initially rejected in September by Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park authority, who said it did not comply with environmental and nature conservation policies.
From BBC ● May 16, 2025
She has previously lived and worked in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park as a ranger.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2024
A thorough investigation of the area's suitability has been promised before it joins the Cairngorms and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in having the status.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2024
There were thus at least two notices of the Trossachs published before Mr. Graham’s Sketches: these were not published till 1806.
From Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland A.D. 1803 by Shairp, John Campbell
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