Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 12
Benmore Botanic Garden (1 hr 12)
Sprawling 120-acre collection of plants, notably rhododendrons, plus redwoods & scenic views. Balloch Castle and Country Park (39 min)
19th-century castle & surrounding park with ornamental gardens, nature trails & cultural events. Dumbarton Castle (27 min)
Castle with Georgian governor's house, 18th-century artillery fortifications and Ben Lomond views. Overtoun Bridge (26 min)
Victorian bridge over a ravine known for the unusual number of dogs that have leapt over the edge. Lyle Hill (11 min)
Elevated point offering vistas of the river & town, plus a memorial honoring French forces of WWII. Newark Castle (6 min) SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (32 min)
Home to myriad sea life tanks, plus walk-through ocean tunnel of sharks and giant turtles. Inchmurrin (39 min)
19th-century palace on a sprawling, riverside estate with landscaped gardens & woodland trails. Inchcailloch (53 min)
Hilly, heavily wooded island reachable by ferry, with nature trails & areas for camping. Loch Long (55 min)
Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. Auchentoshan Distillery (20 min)
Guided tours of distillery detailing fermentation and triple distillation, plus tasting session. Sweeney's Cruise Co Loch Lomond (32 min) Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park (50 min)
Countryside with marked walking and cycling trails, ruins of a Gothic church and outdoor activities. Maid of The Loch (33 min)
This 1953 paddle steamer has an art deco-inspired interior & a cafe serving locally sourced produce. | 
