main settlements on the lochside today. The smaller settlements of Acharn, Ardeonaig and Ardtalnaig are located on the south side of the loch whilst Fearnan and Lawers are on the north side. The loch is fed by the rivers Dochart and Lochay at its head and numerous smaller streams. Railway Loch Tay railway station was on the Killin Railway. It is now closed. In popular culture The loch is a popular spot for salmon fishing, and many of its surroundings feature in the traditional Scottish 'Loch Tay Boat Song' (Scottish Gaelic, Iorram Loch Tatha). This is a very sad song in which the protagonist muses on unrequited love for a red-haired woman (a Nighean ruadh) whilst rowing at the end of a working day. It has been recorded by Liam Clancy and The Corries amongst others. The film monty python and the holy grail filmed the famous scene with the rabbit at tambershine mine on the south bank of the loch. It is a largely unknown/unacknowledged site. There is a couple plush bunny rabbits with red dye on their mouths left by fans. References External links Killin.info community website, guides, photos, media, news. YouTube.com video of Killin area featuring Loch Tay. The Scottish Crannog Centre some facts about Loch Tay and its history Tay Tay LTay Protected areas of Perth and Kinross