Lomond can refer to any of the following: Natural features. Ben Lomond, a mountain in Scotland, and many places named for it. Loch Lomond, a freshwater loch in Scotland. Lake Lomond, a lake in Minnesota.

What does Lomond mean in Gaelic?

Aerial view of Tarbert, Harris, Western Isles. ©P&A Macdonald/SNH. Loch Lomond was originally Loch Leamhain, named from the river that flows from it (it means 'elm river'). It derived its modern name from Ben Lomond, in Gaelic Beinn Laomainn 'beacon mountain'.

Why is it called Ben Lomond?

Etymology. The name Ben Lomond is generally agreed to mean "beacon mountain" or "beacon hill". Lomond is of Brittonic origin and derived from the element lumon meaning "a beacon" (Welsh llumon).