Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 3
Ben A'an (40 min) From a parking lot, visitors can hike this 461-m.-high peak with sweeping summit vistas. Loch Lomond (39 min) Scenic highlands lake with waterside paths, cruises, adventure attractions, golf & quaint villages. Loch Venachar (36 min) Hiking trails, camping & fishing draw outdoor enthusiasts to this picturesque, freshwater reservoir. Loch Katrine (43 min) Freshwater reservoir with a literary & folk history, popular for boating, fishing & nearby cafes. Loch Ard (16 min) Freshwater loch nestled in greenery with the ruins of a 15th century castle on its southern shore. Blair Drummond Safari Park (26 min) Wildlife park with boating lake, birds of prey shows and adventure playground (open March-October). Go Ape Aberfoyle (10 min) Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course. Lake Of Menteith (11 min) Scenic lake with fly fishing for rainbow & brown trout, plus walking paths & picnic spots. Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park (5 min) Vast expanse of mountains, water and countryside, good for walking, climbing, cycling and sailing. Conic Hill (19 min) Loch Lomond & the Trossachs unfold in front of those who walk to the peak of this small hill. Loch Achray (18 min) Set amid mountains & forests, this tranquil loch features fishing, camping, hiking trails & hunting. Loch Lubnaig (33 min) 574-acre loch offering a serene getaway, picnic tables & a boat lunch for canoes & kayaks. Glengoyne Distillery (15 min) Whisky distillery in operation since 1833, offering guided tours, tastings, private dining & a shop. Ben Lomond (45 min) This 974-m. mountain in a national park offers climbing routes & diverse birdlife. Doune Castle (30 min) Medieval Castle with high gatehouse, former Monty Python set, with Terry Jones-narrated audio tours. |