Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 17
Loch Long (26 min) Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. Ben Lomond (1 hr 12) This 974-m. mountain in a national park offers climbing routes & diverse birdlife. Loch Lomond (14 min) Scenic highlands lake with waterside paths, cruises, adventure attractions, golf & quaint villages. Inchmurrin (13 min) 19th-century palace on a sprawling, riverside estate with landscaped gardens & woodland trails. Dumbarton Castle (15 min) Castle with Georgian governor's house, 18th-century artillery fortifications and Ben Lomond views. Maid of The Loch (8 min) This 1953 paddle steamer has an art deco-inspired interior & a cafe serving locally sourced produce. Inchcailloch (28 min) Hilly, heavily wooded island reachable by ferry, with nature trails & areas for camping. Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre (7 min) Avian center within a picturesque national park featuring a range of species, from owls to hawks. SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (6 min) Home to myriad sea life tanks, plus walk-through ocean tunnel of sharks and giant turtles. Balloch Castle and Country Park (13 min) 19th-century castle & surrounding park with ornamental gardens, nature trails & cultural events. Conic Hill (27 min) Loch Lomond & the Trossachs unfold in front of those who walk to the peak of this small hill. Sweeney's Cruise Co Loch Lomond (6 min) Glengoyne Distillery (27 min) Whisky distillery in operation since 1833, offering guided tours, tastings, private dining & a shop. |