Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 42
SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (31 min) Home to myriad sea life tanks, plus walk-through ocean tunnel of sharks and giant turtles. The Hill House (26 min) Restored mansion and bespoke interiors designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, with formal gardens. Holy Loch (1 hr 27) Marina and history Loch Goil (1 hr 56) Green hills surround this picturesque sea loch, popular among boaters & anglers. Balloch Castle and Country Park (38 min) 19th-century castle & surrounding park with ornamental gardens, nature trails & cultural events. Loch Long (4 min) Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. Lyle Hill (1 hr 7) Elevated point offering vistas of the river & town, plus a memorial honoring French forces of WWII. Pucks Glen (1 hr 20) Forest, park, and hiking Loch Eck (1 hr 37) Hiking trails & hillside caves around a lake & reservoir where anglers catch salmon & native powan. Loch Lomond (29 min) Scenic highlands lake with waterside paths, cruises, adventure attractions, golf & quaint villages. Benmore Botanic Garden (1 hr 19) Sprawling 120-acre collection of plants, notably rhododendrons, plus redwoods & scenic views. Castle House Museum (1 hr 32) Maid of The Loch (33 min) This 1953 paddle steamer has an art deco-inspired interior & a cafe serving locally sourced produce. |