| . there's 1 room with a 4-poster bed. free parking and breakfast are offered, and there's also secure bike storage. set in a low-rise building off the a814 road, this laid-back hotel is a 7-minute walk from craigendoran train station and 1. 6 miles from the helensburgh golf club, the 15 subdued rooms feature home-style decor and offer free wi-fi and tvs, along with tea and coffeemaking equipment and en suite bathrooms
Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 23
Lyle Hill (48 min)
Elevated point offering vistas of the river & town, plus a memorial honoring French forces of WWII. Newark Castle (36 min) Benmore Botanic Garden (1 hr 20)
Sprawling 120-acre collection of plants, notably rhododendrons, plus redwoods & scenic views. Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre (17 min)
Avian center within a picturesque national park featuring a range of species, from owls to hawks. Conic Hill (38 min)
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs unfold in front of those who walk to the peak of this small hill. Loch Lomond (19 min)
Scenic highlands lake with waterside paths, cruises, adventure attractions, golf & quaint villages. Inchmurrin (23 min)
19th-century palace on a sprawling, riverside estate with landscaped gardens & woodland trails. Balloch Castle and Country Park (23 min)
19th-century castle & surrounding park with ornamental gardens, nature trails & cultural events. Inchcailloch (39 min)
Hilly, heavily wooded island reachable by ferry, with nature trails & areas for camping. SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (17 min)
Home to myriad sea life tanks, plus walk-through ocean tunnel of sharks and giant turtles. Maid of The Loch (18 min)
This 1953 paddle steamer has an art deco-inspired interior & a cafe serving locally sourced produce. Dumbarton Castle (18 min)
Castle with Georgian governor's house, 18th-century artillery fortifications and Ben Lomond views. Loch Long (24 min)
Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. The Hill House (6 min)
Restored mansion and bespoke interiors designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, with formal gardens. | 
