Loch Lomond, Nova Scotia
Loch Lomond (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Laomainn) is a community located in Richmond County, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is named after Loch Lomond in Dunbartonshire, Scotland.
The community sits upon the eastern shore of a lake which is also named Loch Lomond. It is known for its scenery and its wide appeal for summer cottages.[tone][citation needed] It also has a rich history kept alive by the community.[citation needed] Loch Lomond is a fresh water lake that is used for fishing and boating.[citation needed]
Many of the early settlers were pioneers who settled the area in 1828, from the islands of Harris and Uist Scotland. There is a monument by the side of the road commemorating them.
Some of settlers moved to St. Anns, near Baddeck.
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Coordinates: 45°45′56.83″N 60°34′2.53″W / 45.7657861°N 60.5673694°W
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