Loch Lomond is traditionally known as the "Queen of the Scottish Lochs." This title is earned through its immense beauty, its romantic associations in literature and song, and its unique geography. It is the largest surface area of fresh water in Great Britain and serves as the boundary between the Lowlands of Central Scotland and the Highlands. The loch is famous for its "bonnie banks," immortalized in the 1841 song The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond. With over 30 islands and a backdrop of the majestic Ben Lomond mountain, it offers a diverse landscape that transitions from rolling hills in the south to rugged, deep-water fjords in the north. Located just a short drive from Glasgow, it is a centerpiece of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. While Loch Ness may be more famous globally for its monster, Loch Lomond is regarded by Scots and poets alike as the most beautiful and regal of all the country's bodies of water.