Landmarks Loch Lomond Scotland

A unique iconic landmark is put into the Scottish landscape.

“An Ceann Mòr” – the Gaelic concept of that will be “large headland” – had been launched on Wednesday by Richard Lochhead, Scotland’s outlying affairs assistant, at Inveruglas in the financial institutions of Loch Lomond.

The eight-metre, pyramid-shaped structure is the 4th and final set up in the 1st pilot task for Scottish Scenic Routes – a Scottish government effort built to motivate people to stop to see great views in a new way.

Styles for An Ceann Mòr had been among 100 entries presented to an architectural competitors in 2013 to find young architects to create four distinct installations in four geographically spread locations around Loch Lomond additionally the Trossachs National Park.

Three had been realised just last year on Falls of Falloch, Balquihidder and Loch Lubnaig. The 4th occupies a secluded spot at Inveruglas in the west bank of Loch Lomond with spectacular views along the loch and up to the Arrochar Alps.

An Ceann Mòr ended up being designed by Daniel club, Stephane Toussaint and Sean Edwards, just who formed BTE Architects after winning the architectural competition. The striking framework is clad in lasting timber which, with time, will diminish to a silver-grey to mix because of the landscape.

With 31 tips, the iconic landmark provides increased views or, for everyone with minimal mobility, a tunnel through the centre of the pyramid starts around unveil the same vista.

An Ceann Mòr has actually simple accessibility including an all-abilities road through the car park, that will be already a popular stopping point for coaches.

Mr Lochhead stated: “It is a privilege to unveil the An Ceann Mòr. It's a spectacular construction that will wow locals and site visitors alike.

“The Scottish Scenic Routes initiative was created by the Scottish federal government to encourage individuals to consider Scotland’s spectacular landscape in an alternative solution method and provide a new viewpoint on well-known views. I believe the four installations in Loch Lomond additionally the Trossachs National Park do that and certainly will provide a boost into the neighborhood economy.

“A key aim for the initiative will be offer options for Scotland’s growing design talent to display their particular remarkable creativity alongside our inspirational surroundings.

“I’d always provide my congratulations to Daniel, Stephane and Sean on their innovative design also to staff inside national playground authority with regards to their work with delivering the scenic channels viewpoints.”

Linda McKay, convener of this national playground board, included: “We had been delighted to be chosen by Scottish government for the pilot of Scottish Scenic Routes and I wish to just take this opportunity to thank Mr Lochhead when it comes to financial investment and for the self-confidence he's got shown in Loch Lomond therefore the Trossachs National Park.

“It happens to be a satisfaction to promote the work of talented youthful architects in Scotland also to provide all of them this excellent possibility to put their particular cutting-edge styles in the magnificent environment of our nationwide playground. Currently our visitors were taking pleasure in interesting brand new ways to appreciate and build relationships our spectacular surroundings and I’m certain that the four really individual pieces of the Scenic Routes task will show to be a good draw.”