| full breakfast is included, and there's a lively ground-floor fish 'n' chips shop. 8 miles from the sea life aquarium. 7 miles from the shores of loch lomond and 0. simple rooms with tartan accents feature en suite bathrooms, free wi-fi, tvs and dvd players, as well as desks, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. set in the centre of balloch, this modest b&b above a buzzy family-run restaurant is 0. family rooms add bunk beds.
Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 15
Dumbarton Castle (14 min)
Castle with Georgian governor's house, 18th-century artillery fortifications and Ben Lomond views. 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 (16 min)
19th-century castle & surrounding park with ornamental gardens, nature trails & cultural events. Glengoyne Distillery (20 min)
Whisky distillery in operation since 1833, offering guided tours, tastings, private dining & a shop. Mugdock Country Park (31 min)
Countryside park for walking, riding and cycling, with trails, archery, play areas and events. SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (11 min)
Home to myriad sea life tanks, plus walk-through ocean tunnel of sharks and giant turtles. Inchmurrin (17 min)
19th-century palace on a sprawling, riverside estate with landscaped gardens & woodland trails. Sweeney's Cruise Co Loch Lomond (3 min) Inchcailloch (22 min)
Hilly, heavily wooded island reachable by ferry, with nature trails & areas for camping. Loch Long (28 min)
Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. Loch Lomond (16 min)
Scenic highlands lake with waterside paths, cruises, adventure attractions, golf & quaint villages. Finnich Glen (15 min)
Verdant glen known for the Devil's Pulpit rock set amid reddish waters, reached by steep steps. Overtoun Bridge (17 min)
Victorian bridge over a ravine known for the unusual number of dogs that have leapt over the edge. Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre (13 min)
Avian center within a picturesque national park featuring a range of species, from owls to hawks. Maid of The Loch (14 min)
This 1953 paddle steamer has an art deco-inspired interior & a cafe serving locally sourced produce. | 
