Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 9
SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (11 min) Home to myriad sea life tanks, plus walk-through ocean tunnel of sharks and giant turtles. Balloch Castle and Country Park (11 min) 19th-century castle & surrounding park with ornamental gardens, nature trails & cultural events. Loch Ard (29 min) Freshwater loch nestled in greenery with the ruins of a 15th century castle on its southern shore. Inchcailloch (14 min) Hilly, heavily wooded island reachable by ferry, with nature trails & areas for camping. Inchmurrin (11 min) 19th-century palace on a sprawling, riverside estate with landscaped gardens & woodland trails. Glengoyne Distillery (13 min) Whisky distillery in operation since 1833, offering guided tours, tastings, private dining & a shop. Ben Lomond (58 min) This 974-m. mountain in a national park offers climbing routes & diverse birdlife. Conic Hill (13 min) Loch Lomond & the Trossachs unfold in front of those who walk to the peak of this small hill. The devil's Pulpit (7 min) Mugdock Country Park (22 min) Countryside park for walking, riding and cycling, with trails, archery, play areas and events. Dumbarton Castle (21 min) Castle with Georgian governor's house, 18th-century artillery fortifications and Ben Lomond views. Finnich Glen (7 min) Verdant glen known for the Devil's Pulpit rock set amid reddish waters, reached by steep steps. Maid of The Loch (12 min) This 1953 paddle steamer has an art deco-inspired interior & a cafe serving locally sourced produce. Loch Lomond (23 min) Scenic highlands lake with waterside paths, cruises, adventure attractions, golf & quaint villages. |