Lochfest, continued Who: Everyone who wishes to attend
What: Loch Fest 76, a rock festival
Where: Loch Lomond, Scotland
When: July 18-20, 1975
Rating: tbd
Loch Lomond is a fresh water loch twenty-four miles long and with a variable width of between three-fourths of a mile to five miles, with an average depth of about 37 metres, and is located approximately 23 km north of the city of Glasgow. Along the eastern bank of the loch runs the West Highland Way. Also situated on the eastern side is Ben Lomond, the most southerly of the Scottish Munro peaks. On the south western shore can be found the Loch Lomond Country Club, host of many international events including the Scottish Open. On the western shore runs the A82, the main arterial road, but improvements are sorely needed and the locals complain constantly that it is a bottleneck.
Around 1841 the loch was immortalized in a well known song. The origins of the song remain unknown, but it is believed to have been penned by a Scottish soldier awaiting his death while in captivity. Another version holds that it was written by a Scottish soldier during the retreat from England as part of the 1745 Rebellion, while a third version tells of two brothers being held in captivity, and speaks of sacrifice of one for the other. No matter who wrote it, it is a lovely song - Oh, ye'll tak' the high road, and I'll tak' the low road, And I'll be in Scotland afore ye; But me and my true love will never meet again On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond and one which is famous the world over.
Let us fast forward now a wee bit. It is the year 1976. And Loch Lomond is about to become the host of the biggest such event in the history of the UK, one which shall eclipse and surpass the Woodstock Festival, held a mere seven years before in rural New York. Muggles and wizards alike, although of course the muggles are unaware of the nature of the wizards with whom they are sharing this experience. The organizers of the event, who think they have everything well in hand, are keeping a careful eye on the attendees. Tents are permitted, of course, and for those less hardy, some accommodation can be obtained nearby. But I am sure there are few who are willing to leave the site of such festivities to seek them.
Come one, come all, to the event of the season - Loch Fest 76 is now open!
Recap:
Arrivals: Ludo Bagman, Sybill Trelawney, Marly McKinnon, Sirius Black, James Potter, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew, Emmeline Vance, Lily Evans, Gideon and Fabian Prewitt
Current Occupations: Ludo and Marly are strolling about the grounds, becoming better acquainted, Sybill is lost in the crowd, the Marauders are about to seek mischief and mayhem, Emmeline and Lily have just accosted the twins.
CARRY ON MY WAYWARD SONS [...and daughters]
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