Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 24
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park (25 min) Vast expanse of mountains, water and countryside, good for walking, climbing, cycling and sailing. The Cobbler (21 min) Also known as Ben Arthur, this iconic mountain is famous for its unusually lumpy profile. Loch Lomond (13 min) Scenic highlands lake with waterside paths, cruises, adventure attractions, golf & quaint villages. SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (14 min) Home to myriad sea life tanks, plus walk-through ocean tunnel of sharks and giant turtles. Glengoyne Distillery (34 min) Whisky distillery in operation since 1833, offering guided tours, tastings, private dining & a shop. Loch Ard (51 min) Freshwater loch nestled in greenery with the ruins of a 15th century castle on its southern shore. Loch Long (24 min) Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. Loch Katrine (1 hr 18) Freshwater reservoir with a literary & folk history, popular for boating, fishing & nearby cafes. Ben Lomond (1 hr 20) This 974-m. mountain in a national park offers climbing routes & diverse birdlife. Balloch Castle and Country Park (21 min) 19th-century castle & surrounding park with ornamental gardens, nature trails & cultural events. Inchcailloch (36 min) Hilly, heavily wooded island reachable by ferry, with nature trails & areas for camping. Inchmurrin (20 min) 19th-century palace on a sprawling, riverside estate with landscaped gardens & woodland trails. Conic Hill (35 min) Loch Lomond & the Trossachs unfold in front of those who walk to the peak of this small hill. Dumbarton Castle (23 min) Castle with Georgian governor's house, 18th-century artillery fortifications and Ben Lomond views. |