Tourist information for Loch Lomond area

Linn Gardens and Nursery, Cove near Helensburgh: Looking onto the Firth of Clyde these Botanical Gardens offer a range of greenery to inspire and soothe
Antartex Village, Alexandria: Scottish woolens, sheepskins and leather for sale.  You can also observe the process of processing the skins
Mount Stuart House & Gardens, Isle of Bute: The family home of the Marquesses of Bute.  The splendid marbled interiored Victorian stately house is set in 300 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens
Victorian Fern House and Gardens, Ascog, Isle of Bute: Beautiful Fern Garden home to many rare sub tropical species
Ardencraig Gardens, Rothesay: Wonderful Gardens by Rothesay, Isle of Bute
Clyde Marine Cruises & Caledonian MacBrayne: Various cruises on the Firth of Clyde - Helensburgh, Rothesay and Dunoon
Paddle Steamer Waverley: The last sea going paddle steamer in the world and one which many of us remember from our childhood.  Various sailings on the Firth of Clyde
Rothesay Castle: Ruined but atmospheric 13th moated Castle in Rothesey on the Isle of Bute
Rothesey Pavilion: Restored Art Deco building on the sea front now used for wining and dining as well as an entertainment venue
The Winter Garden, Rothesay: Cinema, restaurant and entertainment venue
Arrochar: Argyll Forest Park - walks and cycle routes in great Highland scenery
The Cobbler (Ben Arthur): A famous mountain peak to many Scots and visitors to the Arrochar area of Scotland
The Rest and be thankful: Famous pass between the mountains between Glen Kinglas and Glen Croe.  Spectacular in both directions and in all weather!
Ardkinglas Woodland Garden, Cairndow:
Adam's Grave, neolithic cairn, Dunoon: 3,500 year old cairn
Bishops's Glen, Dunoon: Beauty spot and walk
Cowal Bird Garden: Exotic birds and various animals in this woodland setting
Highland Mary Campbell: The statue of Burns' famous lover
Younger Botanic Gardens: - Redwoods and Rhodies!  A wonderfully inspiring Gardens at Benmore on the way round to  the Cowal Peninsula
Kilmun Church: 7th century site with much later tower.  The burial ground of the Dukes of Argyll from the 15th century until recently
Cardross: Geilston Gardens (National Trust for Scotland): Small walled garden & glen
Clydebank Museum: Exhibitions remembering the WWII Blitz, Shipbuilding, The Singers factory, etc
Dumbarton Castle: Ancient capital of Strathclyde sits atop a volcanic outcrop.  Mary Queen of Scots sailed from here to France in 1548
The Hill House (National Trust for Scotland): Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed building built at the turn of the century for William Blackie.  The Mackintosh interior furnishings produce a beautifully airy and peaceful ambiance that you'll remember for quite some time.
Mugdock Country Park: 800 acres of walks, castle, visitor centre north of Glasgow
Glenarn Gardens, Rhu: Rhododendron gardens by Helensburgh
Duck Bay Marina: Picnic area by the shores of Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond Water Park, Adlui: Fishing and boating on Loch Lomond
Balloch Castle Country Park: 200 acre woodland housing the castle built in 1808
Inchcailloch Nature Reserve, Loch Lomond: Nature trail and bird life site on small island on Loch Lomond. Boat access from Balmaha
Duncryne Hill (The Dumpling): Provides a great view of Loch Lomond
Inverbeg Galleries: Large collection of oil and water colours from around the world
Loch Sloy Hydro Electric Station, Inveruglas: Opened in 1950 and tour by arrangement for groups
Inchmurrin Island: Inchmurrin Hotel, self catering accommodation, castle on the largest island on Loch Lomond at it's southernmost end

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