Loch Lomond

Sender: Ireneintheworld

'A' is for 'Air Quality'

Irene has the good fortune of living in such scenic surroundings and breathing the healthy Highland air. Loch Lomond is set amidst one of Scotland's most idyllic and unspoilt areas. It is the largest lake in Great Britain, with thirty or more islands and views of mountains looming beyond. Isn't it awesomely beautiful?

Funnily, I learnt how to play the Loch Lomond tune on recorder/piano at school. But not to sing the actual song:-

Loch Lomond

By yon bonnie banks and by yon bonnie braes,
Where the sun shines bright on Loch Lomon'.
where me and my true love were ever wont to gae
On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomon'.

Chorus:
O ye'll tak' the high road and I'll tak the low road,
An' I'll be in Scotland afore ye;
But me and me true love will never meet again
On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomon'.

'Twas there that we parted in yon shady glen,
On the steep, steep side o' Ben Lomon',
Where in purple hue the Hieland hills we view,
An' the moon comin' out in the gloamin'.

(chorus)

The wee birdies sing and the wild flow'rs spring,
And in sunshine the waters are sleepin';
But the broken heart it kens nae second spring again,
Tho' the waefu' may cease frae their greetin'