Edinburgh Airport 2 hr 13
Pucks Glen (6 min)
Forest, park, and hiking Benmore Botanic Garden (6 min)
Sprawling 120-acre collection of plants, notably rhododendrons, plus redwoods & scenic views. Loch Long (59 min)
Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. Holy Loch (12 min)
Marina and history Newark Castle (1 hr 7) Lyle Hill (56 min)
Elevated point offering vistas of the river & town, plus a memorial honoring French forces of WWII. Lunderston Bay (51 min)
Sandy estuary beach offering rock pools, restrooms & biking & walking routes. The Hill House (1 hr 19)
Restored mansion and bespoke interiors designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, with formal gardens. Loch Eck (33 min)
Hiking trails & hillside caves around a lake & reservoir where anglers catch salmon & native powan. Rothesay Castle (1 hr 8)
Circular castle ruin and moat with Stewart kings displays in the restored great hall gatehouse. Loch Goil (1 hr 9)
Green hills surround this picturesque sea loch, popular among boaters & anglers. Castle House Museum (7 min) Lunderston Bay (51 min)
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