Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 26
Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre (16 min)
Avian center within a picturesque national park featuring a range of species, from owls to hawks. Inchmurrin (22 min)
19th-century palace on a sprawling, riverside estate with landscaped gardens & woodland trails. Conic Hill (36 min)
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs unfold in front of those who walk to the peak of this small hill. Dumbarton Castle (21 min)
Castle with Georgian governor's house, 18th-century artillery fortifications and Ben Lomond views. SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (15 min)
Home to myriad sea life tanks, plus walk-through ocean tunnel of sharks and giant turtles. Inchcailloch (37 min)
Hilly, heavily wooded island reachable by ferry, with nature trails & areas for camping. Newark Castle (39 min) Maid of The Loch (17 min)
This 1953 paddle steamer has an art deco-inspired interior & a cafe serving locally sourced produce. Benmore Botanic Garden (1 hr 19)
Sprawling 120-acre collection of plants, notably rhododendrons, plus redwoods & scenic views. The Hill House (5 min)
Restored mansion and bespoke interiors designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, with formal gardens. Balloch Castle and Country Park (22 min)
19th-century castle & surrounding park with ornamental gardens, nature trails & cultural events. Loch Long (20 min)
Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. Loch Lomond (18 min)
Scenic highlands lake with waterside paths, cruises, adventure attractions, golf & quaint villages. Lyle Hill (51 min)
Elevated point offering vistas of the river & town, plus a memorial honoring French forces of WWII. | 
