| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. set on the river levin where it empties into loch lomond, this 18th-century pub with rooms is a 3-minute walk from the balloch train station and 18 minutes on foot from balloch country park. full scottish breakfast and parking are included. warm rooms with a traditional vibe offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. the rustic pub offers seasonal menus, as well as a fireplace and a beer garden
Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 15
Conic Hill (21 min)
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs unfold in front of those who walk to the peak of this small hill. Balloch Castle and Country Park (18 min)
19th-century castle & surrounding park with ornamental gardens, nature trails & cultural events. Inchmurrin (18 min)
19th-century palace on a sprawling, riverside estate with landscaped gardens & woodland trails. Dumbarton Castle (13 min)
Castle with Georgian governor's house, 18th-century artillery fortifications and Ben Lomond views. Inchcailloch (22 min)
Hilly, heavily wooded island reachable by ferry, with nature trails & areas for camping. Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre (15 min)
Avian center within a picturesque national park featuring a range of species, from owls to hawks. Overtoun Bridge (17 min)
Victorian bridge over a ravine known for the unusual number of dogs that have leapt over the edge. SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (12 min)
Home to myriad sea life tanks, plus walk-through ocean tunnel of sharks and giant turtles. Loch Long (28 min)
Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. Loch Lomond (15 min)
Scenic highlands lake with waterside paths, cruises, adventure attractions, golf & quaint villages. Maid of The Loch (13 min)
This 1953 paddle steamer has an art deco-inspired interior & a cafe serving locally sourced produce. Sweeney's Cruise Co Loch Lomond (2 min) Mugdock Country Park (31 min)
Countryside park for walking, riding and cycling, with trails, archery, play areas and events. Glengoyne Distillery (20 min)
Whisky distillery in operation since 1833, offering guided tours, tastings, private dining & a shop. | 
