Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Luss
Also known as: Lus, Lus, Earra-Ghàidheal
Luss — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Luss is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 450 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0969°, -4.6447°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Luss (Scottish Gaelic: Lus, 'plant') is a village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, on the west bank of Loch Lomond. The village is within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
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Background
History
Historically in the County of Dunbarton, its original name is Clachan dhu, or 'dark village'. Ben Lomond, the most southerly Munro, dominates the view north over the loch, and the Luss Hills rise to the west of the village. Saint Kessog brought Christianity to Luss at the early 6th century in the Early Middle Ages. A number of early medieval and medieval monuments survive in the present churchyard, including simple cross-slabs which may date to as early as the 7th century AD, and a hogback grave-cover of the 11th century. A well-preserved late medieval effigy of a bishop is preserved within the modern church. The present Church of Scotland place of worship was built in 1875 by Sir James…
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- Coordinates
- 56.0969, -4.6447
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G83 8NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 450
Sources
- wikidata: Q1016323 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Luss (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Luss, Loch Lomond - geograph.org.uk - 1599476.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Alderdale, Luss
Piers · 0.5 km
St Kessog’s Cross
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
Holly Cottage, Luss
Piers · 0.6 km
Tigh A Mhaoir, Luss
Piers · 0.6 km
Luss
Villages · 0.6 km
Luss General Store, Pier Road, Luss
Piers · 0.6 km
Crescent Cottage, Luss
Piers · 0.6 km
War Memorial, Luss
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Pier Road
Piers · 0.6 km
Roselea, Luss
Piers · 0.6 km
Laurel Cottage and Ravenslea
Piers · 0.6 km
Luss Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Luss is a village located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 450. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 450
- Constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Luss
84 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Luss →
📷 5Islands · Central Scotland
Inchtavannach
Inchtavannach — one of the larger islands in Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Flagship📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond — freshwater lake in Scotland, UK.
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📷 4Islands · Central Scotland
Eilean nan Deargannan
Eilean nan Deargannan — island in Loch Lomond, Stirling, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Islands · Central Scotland
Fraoch Eilean
Fraoch Eilean — island in Loch Lomond, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Islands · Central Scotland
Inchconnachan
Inchconnachan — island in Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 5Islands · Central Scotland
Inchgalbraith
Inchgalbraith — islet in Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Inchgalbraith Castle
Inchgalbraith Castle — architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Islands · Central Scotland
Inchlonaig
Inchlonaig — island in Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Islands · Central Scotland
Inchmoan
Inchmoan — island in Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Golf courses · Central Scotland
Loch Lomond Golf Club
Loch Lomond Golf Club — golf club in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Luss Parish Church
Luss Parish Church — church building in Luss, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Rossdhu House
Rossdhu House — house in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 4Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Rowardennan
Rowardennan in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
West Loch Lomond Cycle Path
West Loch Lomond Cycle Path in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4📷 3Piers · Central Scotland
Holly Cottage, Luss
Holly Cottage, Luss in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Piers · Central Scotland
Tigh A Mhaoir, Luss
Tigh A Mhaoir, Luss in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Piers · Central Scotland
Sunnyside, Luss
Sunnyside, Luss in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Piers · Central Scotland
Alderdale, Luss
Alderdale, Luss in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
St Kessog’s Cross
St Kessog’s Cross — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Piers · Central Scotland
Holly Cottage, Luss
Holly Cottage, Luss in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Piers · Central Scotland
Tigh A Mhaoir, Luss
Tigh A Mhaoir, Luss in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Piers · Central Scotland
Luss General Store, Pier Road, Luss
Luss General Store, Pier Road, Luss in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Luss
Places to stay
📷 6📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Luss Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Luss Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Culag beach Camping permit area March-September
Culag beach Camping permit area March-September — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Sallochy Campsite - Woodland Camping
Sallochy Campsite - Woodland Camping — a campsite in scotland highlands. 1-star.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Cashel Camping & Caravan Park Forest Holidays
Cashel Camping & Caravan Park Forest Holidays — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Suie Field camping permit area March-September
Suie Field camping permit area March-September — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The James Watt
The James Watt in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Towns & cities · Central Scotland
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Achahoish — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 5Towns & cities · Central Scotland
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Ardentinny — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Luss?
- Luss is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G83 8NX).
- What is Luss?
- Luss — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Luss?
- Drivers can use postcode G83 8NX.
- Is Luss free to visit?
- Yes, Luss is free to enter.
- How do I get to Luss?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G83 8NX. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.