Edinburgh Airport 2 hr 10
Holy Loch (1 min) Marina and history Loch Eck (36 min) Hiking trails & hillside caves around a lake & reservoir where anglers catch salmon & native powan. Pucks Glen (8 min) Forest, park, and hiking Lunderston Bay (49 min) Adventure and beach The Hill House (1 hr 22) Restored mansion and bespoke interiors designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, with formal gardens. Benmore Botanic Garden (9 min) Sprawling 120-acre collection of plants, notably rhododendrons, plus redwoods & scenic views. Lyle Hill (54 min) Elevated point offering vistas of the river & town, plus a memorial honoring French forces of WWII. Castle House Museum (8 min) Loch Goil (1 hr 12) Green hills surround this picturesque sea loch, popular among boaters & anglers. Lunderston Bay (49 min) Sandy estuary beach offering rock pools, restrooms & biking & walking routes. Loch Long (1 hr 4) Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. Newark Castle (1 hr 5) Rothesay Castle (1 hr 11) Circular castle ruin and moat with Stewart kings displays in the restored great hall gatehouse. |