Old Photograph River Leven Balloch Scotland

Old photograph of houseboats on the River Leven at Balloch, Loch Lomond, Scotland. The River Leven, Uisge Leamhna in Gaelic, is a stretch of water in West Dunbartonshire, flowing from Loch Lomond in the North to the River Clyde in the South. The total length of the river is approximately six miles and is very popular with salmon and sea trout anglers, trying to catch one of these migratory fish going up to Loch Lomond. The river is crossed by nine bridges and two weirs. There is a path for pedestrians and cyclists near the river, which connects with a cycle path to Glasgow. In the past the river was used to get steamers into Loch Lomond, although they sometimes did not find it an easy journey and could have difficulty getting past the bridges.



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