LookOut: Loch Voil
This mirrored cabin, wood-framed ‘lookout’ pavilion has benches built into it framing three mesmerizing views of the landscape whilst reflecting the surrounding vistas on its mirrored surfaces.
Mirrored stainless steel was applied to birch ply sheets then fixed to the lookout’s exterior surfaces, creating shifting reflections that help the structure blend in with its surroundings.
Did you know? The 18th century Scottish patriot, folk hero and outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor lived and died in Balquhidder and is buried in local church graveyard. The tranquil glen is overlooked by the dramatic mountain terrain of the Braes of Balquhidder, at the head of Loch Voil. At its western end the mountainous country north of Loch Katrine was the inspiration of Sir Walter Scott’s legendary ‘Lady of the Lake’ poem.
See and do
Approaching Balquhidder the north / south glen of Strathyre suddenly changes direction to the west / east glen that holds Loch Voil. During winter Loch Lubnaig and Loch Voil sometimes flood to become one large loch, ‘Loch Occasional’. Balquhidder Glen is also popular for fishing, nature watching and walking on the surrounding mountains.
Food and drink stops and picnic sites can be found in Kilmahog, at Loch Lubnaig, Strathyre, Kingshouse, Balquhidder and Lochearnhead.
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