Things To Do

Gare Loch

The Gare Loch or Gareloch is a sea loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The loch is well used for recreational boating, water sports and fishing, particularly at the Garelochhead end. 25 mins drive away from here.

Hillbrook House

Hill House in Helensburgh, Scotland, is one of Charles and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh's most famous works, probably second only to the Glasgow School of Art. It was designed and built for the publisher Walter Blackie in 1902–1904. In addition to the house, Mackintosh designed most of the interior, furniture and fittings. Mackintosh's attention to detail extended to prescribing the colour of cut flowers that the Blackies might place on a table in the living room. In 1982 the house was donated to the National Trust for Scotland which maintains it and opens it to visitors. 20 mins drive away from here.

Loch Lomond 

Loch Lomond is located approx 5 minutes drive from here, this is one of the most iconic and scenic locations in Scotland, overlooked by Ben Lomond and Conic Hill, it is also home to 22 islands and 27 islets (very small islands).  

Inchconnachan Island is one of these islands, with a strange story;

In the 1940’s Lady Arran Colquhoun who owned a summer holiday home on the island, introduced wallabies to the island, and it is estimated that around 60 still reside there.  There is no commercial service to Inchconnachan, but it can be reached by private tour, or by hiring a boat from nearby Luss or Rowardennan.

King Robert the Bruce Heritage Centre in Renton. King Robert the Bruce, who is undoubtedly the greatest king Scotland ever had, lived and eventually died in his manor house on the Banks of the River Leven. They aim to educate as many people as possible not only in Scotland, but all around the world on his life achievements. In the Heritage Centre they have a replica of Robert the Bruce's Throne, suits of armour, original paintings, artefacts and medieval weapons and even a small library filled with books about Scottish History. 2 mins walk from here.

Loch Lomond Brewery, Alexandria 

Loch Lomond is a captivating and magical place which has a special place in the heart of so many all over the world. We have taken inspiration from the area and harnessed its most plentiful natural resource ‘water’ to create modern craft beers of outstanding quality and consistency. 5 min drive from here.

Sea Life,  Loch Lomond

Get up close to over 1,500 creatures, including Scotland's largest collection of sharks,  and find out what it feels like to touch a starfish and other creatures as part of our brand new hands-on rockpool experience. Don’t forget to visit our playful family of otters, Lily, Pickle & Cub, before you journey beneath 250,000 litres of water in our Ocean Tunnel and come face-to-fin with blacktip sharks and other critters of the seas. 5 mins drive from here.

Ben Lomond - 974 metres - It can take around 2-3 to reach the peak of Ben Lomond, and the views are second to none on a clear day.  Be prepared for all weathers though, it has a reputation for the climate changing quickly. (1 hour drive from here)

Conic Hill - 361 metres- Situated at Balmaha, Conic Hill, is a fairly short walk in comparison to other nearby summits, although short, it is fairly steep and can be busy at weekends, so an early start is recommended.  Climb time around 1 hour.  There is also a Nature trail which takes you round the base of Conic Hill, starting point to the left hand side of the information centre at Balmaha Car Park.  Head back in time for lunch just across the road from the Balamaha CarPark at The Oaktree Inn, which is a favourite with locals and visitors all year round, hosting traditional Scottish cuisine and the best hot chocolate! (20 minutes drive from here)

Ben Vorlich - 943 metres - The name Vorlich translates as Hill of the Bay, as it overlooks Loch Lomond.  The peak of Ben Vorlich takes the form of a small north south ridge with three small summits. Climb time around 2-3 hours to the top. (10 minutes from here)

Ben Vane - 915 metres - Ben Vane is located in the middle of the Arrochar Alps and although one of the smallest munro in Scotland, it is also one of the steepest.  There are also a number of false summits, which can trick even the most experienced climbers into thinking they’re at the top! (52 minutes drive from here)

Ben A’an - 454 metres - Ben A’an s formally known as a hill rather than a Munro, and is situated in the Trossachs, close to Callander, known as Scotlands most popular ‘wee hill’.  There is car parking facilities at the foot of the hill, but it can get very busy at peak times (weekends), another early start recommended for this.  Nearby Callander is a great stop off on the way home for lunch, an amazing selection of traditional and modern cuisine.  

GO Ape, Aberfoyle - 30mins drive from here

Located in the picturesque Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park this treetop assault course is an amazing day out.  Home to 2 of the longest zip slides in the UK, flying over waterfalls and treetops and promises an adrenalin fuelled day out!

Dumbarton Castle - 10 minutes drive from here

Overlooking the town of Dumbarton, and sitting on a mound of volcanic basalt known as Dumbarton Rock which is 73 metres high.  The castle is open on a daily basis during the Summer season and Sat-Wed in the Winter.  Visitors will need to climb the 557 steps to see the White Tower Crag and other historic features.

Loch Lomond Bird Of Prey Centre- 

The centre is home to a variety of British Birds of Prey & Owls, as well as some unusual species from other parts of the world. There is a chance to see some rare and endangered species. 5 mins drive from here.

Ice Fire Glass, Balloch -

A glass studio and gallery open to the public, where you can see us working almost every day.

We make pieces based on fantasy, heraldic, Scottish themes, and wildlife subjects, which are on display. 5 mins drive from here.