Which loch is the setting for Sir Walter Scott's poem 'The Lady of the Lake'?

'The Lady of the Lake' (1810) is a narrative poem by Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) set on the shores of Loch Katrine in the Trossachs area of the Scottish Highlands. The poem is comprised of three storylines: the contest among three men to win the love of Ellen Douglas; the feud between King James V of Scotland and Ellen's father, James Douglas; and a war between the Lowland Scots and the Highland clans.

Although James V was a real person, the poem is not based upon any specific historical events. Clan Douglas, for instance, was a long-lasting, powerful clan that had many quarrels with various Scottish kings. There were also many wars between the various clans across the country.

Loch Katrine is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) long and 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) wide and is a popular destination for tourists. Since 1859, Loch Katrine is owned by Scottish Water, which provides water for Glasgow and the surrounding areas.

'The Lady of the Lake' received a positive reception on its publication in 1810, and it was regularly read and studied in British schools. A German translation was set to music by Franz Schubert under the title 'Sieben Gesänge aus Walter Scotts "Fräulein am See"' (Seven songs from Walter Scott's 'Lady of the Lake'). It also inspired Gioachino Rossini's opera, 'La donna del lago' (The Lady of the Lake).

Sir Walter Scott was a popular historical novelist, playwright, and poet. His famous novels include 'Ivanhoe' and 'Waverley'.