The slow climb and timber on the Ben Lomond Range proved an ideal place for the robbery of coaches and travellers.

[4] The Dumaresq to Glen Innes section of the Main North railway Line, which included Ben Lomond, opened on 19 August 1884.

[9] Ben Lomond was serviced by a general store providing the majority of day-to-day needs as well as farming supplies until it closed in November 2007.

Instead, it reports a "Census area" named "Ben Lomond" which covers a considerable area (816 square km[15]), especially to the east of Ben Lomond township, including the small settlements of Llangothlin, Tibbamurra, Falconer, Bald Blair and Green Hills.

[17] The original proposal was by Allco, which ran into severe financial problems and eventually liquidated on 4 November 2008, so that project was abandoned.

[18] Ben Lomond community has traditionally been active through several groups and local initiatives to maintain and progress the village and district.