Loch Lomond, Nova Scotia
Community in Nova Scotia, Canada
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Loch Lomond (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Laomainn) is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Richmond County.[1] It is named after Loch Lomond in Dunbartonshire, Scotland.[2]
The community of Loch Lomond sits upon the eastern shore of a lake which is also named Loch Lomond, and south of Lake Uist. Both of these are fresh water lakes that are used for fishing and boating. It also has a rich history kept alive by the community.[citation needed]
History
The first settlers of Loch Lomond were Philip and Sandy Chisholm in the summer of 1826.[3] Local history states that the two settlers were guided in a birch bark canoe by “Black John,” who guided the family over many lakes and rivers and proclaimed Loch Lomond, “the best lake for fishing.”[3] Many of the early settlers were pioneers who settled the area in 1828 from the islands of Harris and Northern Uist Scotland. A cairn was erected in 1923 by the side of the road commemorating them.[3]
Some of settlers moved to St. Anns, near Baddeck.[citation needed]
In the 1900s, a general store, post office, and school serviced the area.[2] Due to the dwindling population, most services were closed by the 21st century, but the area remains a popular spot for summer homes.[4] The area is predominantly dirt roads that can be hazardous and prone to flooding.[5]
In 1838 the first Presbyterian church was built in the community.[6] In 1910, it was replaced with the Calvin Presbyterian Church, which continues to host services as of 2019.[7] In 1926, a smaller United Church was built in the community;[6] this church was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin in 2016. In 2022, a cairn was erected on the site of the United Church.[8]
