| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 2 miles from dumbarton castle, and 5. unfussy rooms come with free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. interconnecting family rooms with bunk beds are available. scottish breakfast and parking are complimentary. 5 miles from loch lomond and the trossachs national park. other amenities include a relaxed bar and a colourful restaurant serving classic dishes. this straightforward, family-run hotel is an 11-minute walk from dumbarton east train station, 1
Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 7
Riverside Museum (27 min)
Hyper-modern museum with collections of historic vehicles and state-of-the-art interactive displays. Hunterian Art Gallery (30 min)
Over a million items from meteorites to mummies in eclectic art and artifact collections. Kelvingrove Park (28 min)
One of Glasgow's oldest public parks sees walkers, cyclists and runners using the extensive grounds. Mugdock Country Park (23 min)
Countryside park for walking, riding and cycling, with trails, archery, play areas and events. Auchentoshan Distillery (10 min)
Guided tours of distillery detailing fermentation and triple distillation, plus tasting session. Dumbarton Castle (5 min)
Castle with Georgian governor's house, 18th-century artillery fortifications and Ben Lomond views. Glasgow Botanic Gardens (25 min)
Acclaimed 27-acre park for plants, working vegetable plot and Victorian cast-iron glasshouse Loch Lomond (20 min)
Scenic highlands lake with waterside paths, cruises, adventure attractions, golf & quaint villages. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (28 min)
Impressive sights of diverse Scottish and international art with museum and interactive displays. SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (10 min)
Home to myriad sea life tanks, plus walk-through ocean tunnel of sharks and giant turtles. The Burrell Collection (32 min)
Custom-built all-inclusive collection comprising ceramics, tapestries, glass and decorative arts. Balloch Castle and Country Park (17 min)
19th-century castle & surrounding park with ornamental gardens, nature trails & cultural events. The Glasgow School of Art (25 min)
University-level art school offering design and architecture courses within a Mackintosh building. Glasgow Science Centre (26 min)
Science & technology museum offering interactive exhibits, plus a planetarium, IMAX theatre & cafes. Glengoyne Distillery (30 min)
Whisky distillery in operation since 1833, offering guided tours, tastings, private dining & a shop. | 
