Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 42
Loch Goil (1 hr 55) Green hills surround this picturesque sea loch, popular among boaters & anglers. Loch Lomond (29 min) Scenic highlands lake with waterside paths, cruises, adventure attractions, golf & quaint villages. Pucks Glen (1 hr 19) Forest, park, and hiking Inchmurrin (37 min) 19th-century palace on a sprawling, riverside estate with landscaped gardens & woodland trails. The Hill House (24 min) Restored mansion and bespoke interiors designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, with formal gardens. Lyle Hill (47 min) Elevated point offering vistas of the river & town, plus a memorial honoring French forces of WWII. SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (31 min) Home to myriad sea life tanks, plus walk-through ocean tunnel of sharks and giant turtles. Inchcailloch (53 min) Hilly, heavily wooded island reachable by ferry, with nature trails & areas for camping. Benmore Botanic Garden (1 hr 19) Sprawling 120-acre collection of plants, notably rhododendrons, plus redwoods & scenic views. Dumbarton Castle (40 min) Castle with Georgian governor's house, 18th-century artillery fortifications and Ben Lomond views. Balloch Castle and Country Park (38 min) 19th-century castle & surrounding park with ornamental gardens, nature trails & cultural events. Maid of The Loch (32 min) This 1953 paddle steamer has an art deco-inspired interior & a cafe serving locally sourced produce. Loch Long (7 min) Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. |