| breakfast is served in a quirky room that has a fireplace. on parklike grounds, this quaint b&b in a 15th-century castle is 4 miles from lyle hill and 8 miles from loch thom. parking is complimentary. featuring exposed stone walls, the 3 old-world rooms provide free wi-fi and private bathrooms. it's a 14-minutes walk from gourock mcinroy's point ferry terminal.
Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 28
Dumbarton Castle (42 min)
Castle with Georgian governor's house, 18th-century artillery fortifications and Ben Lomond views. Castle House Museum (48 min) Newark Castle (22 min) Lyle Hill (11 min)
Elevated point offering vistas of the river & town, plus a memorial honoring French forces of WWII. Benmore Botanic Garden (55 min)
Sprawling 120-acre collection of plants, notably rhododendrons, plus redwoods & scenic views. Pucks Glen (54 min)
Forest, park, and hiking Lunderston Bay (4 min)
Adventure and beach Balloch Castle and Country Park (55 min)
19th-century castle & surrounding park with ornamental gardens, nature trails & cultural events. Kelburn Castle and Estate (28 min)
Colourfully-painted castle on estate with raised woodland walkways and indoor/outdoor play areas. Kelburn Castle (30 min)
Castle, painting, garden, street art, and art Loch Long (1 hr 11)
Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (48 min)
Home to myriad sea life tanks, plus walk-through ocean tunnel of sharks and giant turtles. Mount Stuart (1 hr 20)
A 19th-century mansion with extravagant interiors and expansive landscaped and wild gardens. | 
