Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 12
Loch Ard (32 min) Freshwater loch nestled in greenery with the ruins of a 15th century castle on its southern shore. SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (24 min) Home to myriad sea life tanks, plus walk-through ocean tunnel of sharks and giant turtles. Inchcailloch (7 min) Hilly, heavily wooded island reachable by ferry, with nature trails & areas for camping. Finnich Glen (14 min) Verdant glen known for the Devil's Pulpit rock set amid reddish waters, reached by steep steps. Dumbarton Castle (34 min) Castle with Georgian governor's house, 18th-century artillery fortifications and Ben Lomond views. Loch Lomond (36 min) Scenic highlands lake with waterside paths, cruises, adventure attractions, golf & quaint villages. Balloch Castle and Country Park (24 min) 19th-century castle & surrounding park with ornamental gardens, nature trails & cultural events. Inchmurrin (24 min) 19th-century palace on a sprawling, riverside estate with landscaped gardens & woodland trails. Conic Hill (6 min) Loch Lomond & the Trossachs unfold in front of those who walk to the peak of this small hill. Ben Lomond (1 hr 1) This 974-m. mountain in a national park offers climbing routes & diverse birdlife. Ben A'an (57 min) From a parking lot, visitors can hike this 461-m.-high peak with sweeping summit vistas. Maid of The Loch (25 min) This 1953 paddle steamer has an art deco-inspired interior & a cafe serving locally sourced produce. Glengoyne Distillery (19 min) Whisky distillery in operation since 1833, offering guided tours, tastings, private dining & a shop. Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park (10 min) Vast expanse of mountains, water and countryside, good for walking, climbing, cycling and sailing. Loch Katrine (1 hr) Freshwater reservoir with a literary & folk history, popular for boating, fishing & nearby cafes. |