Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 17
Dumbarton Castle (27 min) Castle with Georgian governor's house, 18th-century artillery fortifications and Ben Lomond views. Maid of The Loch (17 min) This 1953 paddle steamer has an art deco-inspired interior & a cafe serving locally sourced produce. Mugdock Country Park (30 min) Countryside park for walking, riding and cycling, with trails, archery, play areas and events. Conic Hill (21 min) Loch Lomond & the Trossachs unfold in front of those who walk to the peak of this small hill. Inchcailloch (22 min) Hilly, heavily wooded island reachable by ferry, with nature trails & areas for camping. SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (16 min) Home to myriad sea life tanks, plus walk-through ocean tunnel of sharks and giant turtles. Inchmurrin (16 min) 19th-century palace on a sprawling, riverside estate with landscaped gardens & woodland trails. Loch Long (41 min) Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. Loch Ard (37 min) Freshwater loch nestled in greenery with the ruins of a 15th century castle on its southern shore. Finnich Glen (16 min) Verdant glen known for the Devil's Pulpit rock set amid reddish waters, reached by steep steps. Balloch Castle and Country Park (17 min) 19th-century castle & surrounding park with ornamental gardens, nature trails & cultural events. Glengoyne Distillery (21 min) Whisky distillery in operation since 1833, offering guided tours, tastings, private dining & a shop. Ben Lomond (1 hr 6) This 974-m. mountain in a national park offers climbing routes & diverse birdlife. Loch Lomond (29 min) Scenic highlands lake with waterside paths, cruises, adventure attractions, golf & quaint villages. |