A freshwater loch, lying on the Highland Boundary Fault, Loch Lomond is 24 miles in length, making it the largest lake by surface area in Great Britain. Loch Lomond is particularly notable in that its waters include more than 30 inland islands, including Inchmurrin, the largest island in a body of water within the British Isles. Now part of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, the Loch is seen as a great natural wonder, its picturesque beauty further enhanced by the presence of Ben Lomond on its eastern shore.
The Trossachs are a particularly scenic area of wooded glens, which lie to the east of Ben Lomond. The popularity of the area was further promoted in the early part of the 19th century by the romantic poetic writings of Sir Walter Scott.
The National Park itself is a place of dramatic geographical contrasts, with the rolling lowland landscapes to the south and the high glories of the mountains in the north.
Things to do in Loch Lomond As with elsewhere in Scotland, golf and walking are key leisure pursuits. The Scottish (Golf) Open has been held at the Loch Lomond Golf Club, on the south western shore of the Loch. The West Highland Way and the West Loch Lomond Cycle Path attract both locals and visitors alike to explore the beautiful scenery. The Loch is also known as a premier watersports and boating venue.
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Loch Fyne – The longest sea loch is connected to the Sound of Jura by the Crinan Canal, and is particularly noted for its oyster and herring fisheries. The Loch is inhabited by seals, dolphins and otters, with basking sharks coming into the waters during the Summer months. The seat of the Dukes of Argyll, Inveraray Castle is a popular local draw for visitors.
Stirling– Once the capital of Scotland, huddled around a medieval old town and a large fortress, next to the River Forth, Stirling was of strategic importance as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’, for its proximity to the boundary land between the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands. The streets at the ‘Top of the Town’ lead visitors on cobblestone roads up the hill to Stirling Castle.
Dunoon – A resort town, Dunoon once welcomed the numerous paddle steamers which plied their trade en route from Glasgow. Now a newly constructed breakwater helps to protect the Victorian pier from the worst of the weather. The largest Highland Games, the Cowal Highland Gathering, is held annually, each August, in the town.
Crianlarich – This little village has been at a major crossroads since medieval times, with military routes, railways and modern roads all crossing here for north- and west-bound travellers. Halfway along the West Highland Way, and in the shadow of several of the Munros, the village is a popular base for hill-walkers and climbers alike.
Callander – The town is dominated by the Callander Crags, part of the Highland Boundary Fault, and the old disused railway line now forms part of both the Rob Roy Way and the National Cycle Network. A jazz festival, a beer festival and Highland Games are all held in the town each year.
Castleview West is a delightful holiday cottage on the shore of Loch Earn with panoramic views towards Ben Vorlich and Edinample Castle. It has its own access to the loch with fishing rights for trout and salmon. Situated ...
Gareside Lodge, Shandon, near Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Helensburgh
Close to Loch Lomond, this light and airy cottage style accommodation has French windows, woodburning stove and small secluded walled garden. Excellent walking and cycling. Gareloch is just down the lane with a launching ...
Mallard Cross is an extremely spacious modern detached property enjoying 360Ú stunning views of Loch Earn and the surrounding hills. An ideal base for 1 or 2 families to enjoy the area.
Lochearnhead is situated in the ...
Heatherlyn Cottage is a welcoming, cosy, traditional terraced holiday cottage. Situated in the heart of Callander, in a quiet neighbourhood tucked away down a gravel path and close to the golf course, woodland walks and ...
Capelrig, Balfron near Drymen, Stirlingshire, Callander
This spacious holiday cottage, which adjoins the owner’s property, is accessed through its own separate entrance and lobby area, and is located in the quiet village of Balfron. Situated in very private grounds along a ...
Little Briar is a pet friendly detached stone cottage facing south with exceptional views over Loch Earn, Ben Our, Glen Ample and 16th century Edinample Castle in the quaint village of Lochearnhead. The cottage is charming ...
Garden Cottage, Bearsden, near Glasgow, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
This mid-terraced holiday property is situated in a leafy street in the Westerton Bearsden area of Glasgow. Located only 10 minutes by train from the cosmopolitan West End and the city centre with museums, gardens, art ...
Rock Cottage, Garelochhead, Argyll and Bute, Helensburgh
This charming semi-detached holiday cottage, situated in the owners’ grounds, lies only yards away from the shores of Gare Loch, with a small beach approximately 300 yards away which is ideal for canoeing, windsurfing, ...
Holly, Drymen, near Loch Lomond, Stirlingshire, Callander
These three holiday properties are nestled in an enviable location, just outside Drymen, gateway to the eastern shores of Loch Lomond, and on the world famous West Highland Way, in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National ...
Lomond View is a fully modernised semi-detached cottage situated in an idyllic and peaceful location in the heart of The Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park on the outskirts of Aberfoyle. The cottage overlooks Ben Lomond ...
Set in the pretty village of Ardentinny near to the shores of Loch Long, this detached, single-storey holiday home is in an ideal location for exploring the Cowal Peninsula. The town of Dunoon is within easy reach and has ...
Acorn Cottage, Kippen, near Stirling, Stirlingshire, Callander
Sitting just within the boundary of the conservation village of Kippen, in the grounds of the owner’s home, this detached former stable has been renovated to provide a very comfortable holiday base. The village nestles ...
Escape to this exquisite location surrounded by spectacular scenery of lochs, mountains and waterfalls in the heart of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and at the edge of Ben Lawer’s Nature Reserve.Acharn ...
Am Tighndhuin is a lovely, semi-detached cottage on the edge of the conservation village of Killin. Finished to a high standard, with quality fixtures and fittings throughout, guests will find it welcoming and ...
Escape to this exquisite location surrounded by spectacular scenery of lochs, mountains and waterfalls in the heart of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and at the edge of Ben Lawer’s Nature Reserve.Acharn ...
This restored gate lodge is situated only yards from the shores of Loch Long, on the idyllic Rosneath Peninsula where the rugged Argyll mountains meet the sea. Adjacent to the owners’ home, it is situated only 15 minutes ...
Escape to this exquisite location surrounded by spectacular scenery of lochs, mountains and waterfalls in the heart of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and at the edge of Ben Lawer’s Nature Reserve.Acharn ...
Ben Alder Lodge, Campsie Fells, near Milton of Campsie, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Excellent baseNestled amongst the foothills of the Campsie Fells, this detached, single storey property boasts stunning views over Antermony Loch. The property is located at the Campsie Outdoors Centre offering walking at ...
Nestling within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, this traditional lodge is located in the village of Lochearnhead. This is a great central location to tour dramatic landscapes, sparkling loch shores and ...
All on ground floor: Living room with double sofa bed. Dining room with patio doors/kitchen. Conservatory. Utility room. 2 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft), 1 twin (zip and link, can be 6ft double). Bathroom with shower over ...
Blairhosh Cottage, Balloch, Loch Lomond, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
This charming detached cottage lies in the grounds of the owners’ home, within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and is located only a mile from Balloch, the gateway town to Loch Lomond. It is also ideally ...
Ground floor: 2 bedrooms. 1 double, 1 twin with additional single. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. First floor: Living/dining room/kitchen. ...
Can Duran is a cosy, semi-detached cottage within the Highland Park estate, providing spacious, contemporary accommodation. It has been thoughtfully furnished to provide comfort and a welcoming atmosphere. Situated on the ...
Capelrig, Balfron near Drymen, Stirlingshire, Callander
This spacious holiday cottage, which adjoins the owner’s property, is accessed through its own separate entrance and lobby area, and is located in the quiet village of Balfron. Situated in very private grounds along a ...
Casa Duran is a cosy, semi-detached cottage, providing spacious, contemporary accommodation, and has been thoughtfully furnished to provide comfort and a welcoming atmosphere. Situated on the edge of the conservation ...
Castleview West is a delightful holiday cottage on the shore of Loch Earn with panoramic views towards Ben Vorlich and Edinample Castle. It has its own access to the loch with fishing rights for trout and salmon. Situated ...
This delightful, detached, stone-built holiday cottage, dating back to 1800, is situated in the Victorian village of Strathyre and is in the perfect location to explore and enjoy Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National ...
This charming, detached, Grade II listed cottage is situated in the historic village of Luss, on the banks of Loch Lomond. The village, dating from the 18th century, with its sandstone and slate cottages, became the ...
Escape to this exquisite location surrounded by spectacular scenery of lochs, mountains and waterfalls in the heart of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and at the edge of Ben Lawer’s Nature Reserve.Acharn ...
Fern Cottage, Ardentinny near Dunoon, Argyll and Bute
Situated within the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Fern Cottage is located in the quiet hamlet of Ardentinny, near Dunoon. Fern Cottage is situated next to the Argyll Forest, which offers numerous forest ...
Forest View, Strathyre, near Callendar, Stirlingshire, Callander
Just outside the pretty little village of Strathyre in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, this comfortable lodge is on a small private park bounded on one side by the River Balvaig which flows from Loch Voil into ...
Superb viewsCentrally situated in the village, this cosy detached cottage, surrounded by spectacular hills, is convenient for a wide range of opportunities and touring delights, with Oban 35 miles, Glencoe 28 miles and ...
Garden Cottage, Bearsden, near Glasgow, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
This mid-terraced holiday property is situated in a leafy street in the Westerton Bearsden area of Glasgow. Located only 10 minutes by train from the cosmopolitan West End and the city centre with museums, gardens, art ...
Gareside Lodge, Shandon, near Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Helensburgh
Close to Loch Lomond, this light and airy cottage style accommodation has French windows, woodburning stove and small secluded walled garden. Excellent walking and cycling. Gareloch is just down the lane with a launching ...
Gareside Lodge, Shandon, near Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Helensburgh
Close to Loch Lomond, this light and airy cottage style accommodation has French windows, woodburning stove and small secluded walled garden. Excellent walking and cycling. Gareloch is just down the lane with a launching ...
This charming, detached, stone built holiday cottage is located in the quiet village of Gartocharn within the owner’s grounds and adjacent to the owner’s own property. It is ideally situated for most country sports and ...
Glencairn Rd., Langbank, near Port Glasgow, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
This delightful bungalow is ideally located to explore Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, the islands of Cumbrae, Arran and the Isle of Bute. Ferries run to Dunoon and the Cowal Peninsula, which is known as Argyll’s Secret ...
Heatherlyn Cottage is a welcoming, cosy, traditional terraced holiday cottage. Situated in the heart of Callander, in a quiet neighbourhood tucked away down a gravel path and close to the golf course, woodland walks and ...
Heatherlyn Cottage is a welcoming, cosy, traditional terraced holiday cottage. Situated in the heart of Callander, in a quiet neighbourhood tucked away down a gravel path and close to the golf course, woodland walks and ...
Holly, Drymen, near Loch Lomond, Stirlingshire, Callander
These three holiday properties are nestled in an enviable location, just outside Drymen, gateway to the eastern shores of Loch Lomond, and on the world famous West Highland Way, in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National ...
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