Famous visitors to Inchmahome Priory have included Robert The Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots. Visit the ruins of the priory by a short on-demand ferry service. Inchmahome Island is on the Lake of Menteith. This is part of the Trossachs Trail. Inchmahome is a great place to visit when staying in Callander or Aberfoyle, Things to do in the Trossachs. History of the Trossachs. Boat trips in Trossachs
Read MoreBen Lomond is Scotland’s most southerly Munro. Here’s a guide to planning a walk to the summit of Ben Lomond and some photographs from a recent climb. Ben Lomond can be climbed from Rowardennan which is on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond, this guide will tell you how to find the Ben Lomond car park and to prepare for your climb up the mountain, it will also tell you how long it takes to climb.
Read MoreHere is our 2024 list of Highland Games and Gatherings taking place within and close to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
Read MoreA quick guide to all of the islands Loch Lomond. A full list of the 23 islands on Loch Lomond with photographs and stories about them. Islands featured include Incmoan, Inchfad, Inchcailloch, Inchmurrin & Inchconnachan. Find out the history of the islands of Loch Lomond and also how to visit some of Loch Lomond's islands. Which Loch Lomond islands are inhabited? Visit Loch Lomond islands.
Read MoreThis is a comprehensive guide to bringing your motorhome or campervan into Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. The guide also features a directory of all of the sites and permitted parking bays, together with the facilities such as waste disposal, electric and water hook up etc. The sites are along the shores of Loch Lomond and deep into the Trossachs and Killin. Plan your overnight motorhome stay.
Read MoreA guide packed full of things to see and do in Balmaha, one of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs most beautiful villages. Visit nearby Inchcailloch Island, enjoy good food and drink at The Oak Tree Inn and St Mocha Coffee Shop. Climb Conic Hill for great views of Loch Lomond, take a boat trip to Luss. Stop by on your West Highland Way walk, or take a photography course and learn camera skills
Read MoreHere is another guide to one of the 22 lochs in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Park, this time a feature on Loch Lubnaig. This guide is updated to reflect the latest visitor information following the pandemic. Loch Lubnaig is between Callander and Strathyre, with the A84 running along its eastern shores. The route of NCN7. Camping at Loch Lubnaig, Parking at Loch Lubnaig, Kayak Canoe and Fishing.
Read MoreVisit Rowardennan on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond. The small hamlet is on the route of the West Highland Way. From Rowardennan you can climb Ben Lomond, Scotland's most southerly Munro. Rowardennan is part of the Ben Lomond Memorial Park, commemorating those who lost their lives in the two world wars. Visit Rowadennan, how to find Ben Lomond, where is the pathway for Ben Lomond?
Read MoreA guide to help you to plan a visit to Loch Goil, one of the most interesting and scenic lochs in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. Loch Goil is on the Cowal Peninsula. Read about Lochgoilhead, Cormonachan Woodlands and Carrick Castle. Visit Loch Goil, Things to do in Argyll, Cowal Peninsula Activities, Visit Carrick Castle, Discover Loch Goil, See Red Squirrels in Cowal.
Read MoreGiven its geographical location and outstanding beauty, it is not surprising that so many of Scotland's long-distance walking routes pass through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Here is an introduction and overview of the long-distance walks that go through the National Park, which are the West Highland Way, Three Lochs Way, John Muir Way and Loch Lomond and Cowal Way.
Read MoreA top 10 guide of the best views that you can see and photograph from the water whilst visiting Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Included are cruises and water busses in Loch Lomond & Loch Katrine, plus speedboat tours and on-demand ferries to Loch Lomond's islands. Great views in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Boat trips in Loch Lomond, Views from the water Loch Lomond, water buses.
Read MoreFor this guide, we're back onto the Trossachs Trail for the town of Callander, a destination in its own right as well as an excellent base for exploring the nearby waterfalls, lochs, forests, hills, glens and mountains. Cycle in Callander follow NCN7 to Loch Lubnaig or Loch Venachar, Climb Ben Ledi, events in Callander, angling in Callander, salmon in Callander. Callander Visitor Information
Read MoreA guide to Benmore Botanic Garden on the Cowal Peninsula, near Dunoon and park of Argyll Forest within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Discover the famous Redwood avenue of Giant Sequoias, Victorian Fernery, Rhodadendrans and Wildlife Hide. There are plans from all over the world. Our updated guide tells when to visit and details the facilities at Benmore Botanic Garden.
Read MoreFollowing the successful SOS - Save our Steamship appeal, Steamship Sir Walter Scott is restored and sailing again on Loch Katrine in the Trossachs.
Read MoreGo Swim Loch Lomond is a significant open water swimming event held at Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch annually. The event is inclusive, with different experiences for all abilities ranging from 250m to 10,000m, and there are also junior events. The Loch Lomond event also features an Aquathlon, with a 750m swim followed by a 5k run alongside Loch Lomond. Open water swimming Loch Lomond.
Read MoreOne of the most popular walks and views in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. Conic Hill approached from Drymen or Balmaha is on the route of the West Highland Way. This guide describes the walk from Drymen and also the climb from Balmaha. Get amazing views of Loch Lomond and some of its islands, plus the view to Ben Lomond. See Loch Lomond. Walk West Highland Way. Great views in Loch Lomond.
Read MoreThis guide features the first stage of the West Highland Way walk from Milngavie just outside of Glasgow to Drymen. This article tells you what to expect on the walk, how long it takes to walk and what facilities there are along the way. The route passes through Mugdock Park, Carbeth, Dumgoyne, Killean Mill, Pots of Gartness before finishing in Drymen. Plan your West Highland Way walk.
Read MoreA guide to the town of Balloch, the gateway to Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This town at the southern end of Loch Lomond is home to the iconic Maid of the Loch paddle steamer, Loch Lomond Shores and Balloch Castle Country Park. Sweeney's Cruises offer a number of cruises from their base in the town. What to do in Balloch, Loch Lomond, Wet Weather Options Loch Lomond and Balloch.
Read MoreCormonachan Woodlands is a not-for-profit organisation that manages the woodlands for its owners, Forestry & Land Scotland. Stretching along the banks of Loch Goil, the woods are looked after by local volunteers. Recently they have greatly enhanced the visitor experience, installing new hides to view squirrels whilst extending and improving pathways and tracks.
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