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
- Mount Stuart House & Gardens, Isle of Bute (main town Rothesday): 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 (Cowal
peninsula): 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, Helensburgh (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