AS snow is forecast in Scotland, here is a reminder of snow on Ben Lomond at this time of year in 1965.
The picture is actually of holiday traffic, as it was the Easter weekend, and clearly half-a-dozen cars on the same stretch of road constituted a busy time back then.
The cars here are many of the standard British models of the time.
Doesn’t look that tranquil a day though as there are some waves being whipped up on Loch Lomond. And camping seemed a bit more basic then judging by the style of tents pitched here.
Not sure of the location, but guessing from the angle over to Ben Lomond it could be the campsite just north of Luss on the A82. That looks like a toilet block at the edge of the field and that seems to be it for facilities back then.
Of course few folk had cars in the sixties, so many of the campers will have taken the train to Balloch and walked the rest of the way or hopped off a bus going north.
Think you still have to be a bit hardy for camping as the website of Scottish Camping lists tick removers, midge repellent and netted hats for sale.
However VisitScotland, the country’s tourist agency stalwartly defends camping and claims: “Not sure if it’s the type of holiday for you? Here are some of the experiences you could enjoy: waking up to the sound of chirping birds, feeling great satisfaction as you tuck into an al fresco campfire meal, and embracing the deep feeling of relaxation just knowing you’re away from the everyday hubbub of life.”
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