“Queen of Loch Lomond” Leaves Bequest to Aid in Conservation

Dr. Hannah Stirling was a passionate campaigner and founder member of the Friends of Loch Lomond in Scotland, and dedicated much of her life to preserving the loch.  Dubbed, “The Queen of Loch Lomond,” Dr. Stirling left more than £1 million of her £2 million estate in her will to help conserve the area. 

As a staunch conservationist, Dr. Stirling was bestowed a multitude of awards, including the Europa Nostra Award for her outstanding work.  Before her death, Dr. Stirling stated, “My fight for Loch Lomond started in 1978 and, although the nature of the problem has changed, the object remains the same—to restore to this most beautiful and historic of places the tranquility which it deserves.” 

See Stuart MacDonald, “Queen of Loch Lomond” Leaves Huge Bequest to Help Preserve the Beauty of the Area, Herald Scotland, Apr. 11, 2015.