Morton visited in the 1930s, and mentions: It is also stated that King Robert used this supply to make bows before the fourteenth century Battle of Bannockburn.

[6][7][8] The island was thus of great value and the trees maintained with the utmost care.

[8] Rob Roy fixed the amount of money he was to extort from Clan Colquhoun here.

[8] At various times, the island has been a deer park, especially by Sir James Colquhoun in the 17th century[5][9] and a place of confinement for drunkards and the mentally ill.[8] In 1873, Sir James Colquhoun, the clan chief, and some ghillies drowned after going hunting here, and they are buried together at Luss.

"[10] The beaches on the island are also a common location for campers who are looking for a more quiet campsite.