The Maid of the Loch was the last paddle steamer to built in Britain. Read the story behind the Maid of the Loch and how to visit her at her berth at Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch. See classic old footage of the Maid of the Loch sailing on Loch Lomond. Find out about the work of the Loch Lomond Steamship Co. to preserve her and how the Maid of the Loch is now a wedding venue in Loch Lomond.

For 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

Following the successful SOS - Save our Steamship appeal, Steamship Sir Walter Scott is restored and sailing again on Loch Katrine in the Trossachs.

Inversnaid is on the West Highland Way, it also connects Loch Lomond with the Trossachs. This guide tells you what facilities are at Inversnaid and what to do when visiting Invernsaid. Visit RSPB Loch Lomond reserve at Inversnaid, see where Rob Roy farmed and hid in Rob Roy's Cave, see the magnificent Arklet Falls. Find out how to get to Inversnaid, visit Inversnaid by boat, car, foot or bike.

The Glenfinart Walled Garden in Ardentinny is now owned and managed by the local community was originally built in the 1840s. Find out how to get to Glenfinnart Walled Garden in Ardentinny. Guides to Cowal Peninsula and Argyll Forest from See Loch Lomond. Visit Ardentinny. Things to do in Ardentinny. Explore Argyll Forest. See wildlife and nature on Cowal Penninsula. Loch Long Visitor Guides.

Loch Eck can be found just south of Glenbranter and north of Benmore Botanic Garden. The long thin loch has a few picnic spots, including Jubilee Point. Loch Eck is in the Argyll Forest and on the Cowal Peninsula. If you're looking to launch a kayak, stand-up paddleboard or canoe then this guide will show you where you can do so on Loch Eck. Discover the best of Argyll Forest on Cowal Penninsula.

Loch Chon is in the Trossachs. From Aberfoyle follow the signs for Stronachlachar, passing first Loch Ard and then onto Loch Chon. A little further along the road are Loch Arklet and Loch Katrine, with Loch Lomond accessible at Inversnaid. Loch Chon is ideal for kayaks, canoes or stand up paddleboards, it is also popular for open water swimming. Visit Loch Chon, Explore The Trossachs.

Cormonachan 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.

NCN7 (Lochs & Glens North) is the long distance cycle route between Glasgow and Inverness. The total distance is 214 miles. After 21 miles from Glasgow the route meets Loch Lomond & The Trossachs at Balloch. From there the route goes to Drymen and then into the Trossachs, passing through Aberfoyle and Callander, before going through Rob Roy Country to leave the National Park at Killin.

14th October 2019 was the 160th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s first visit to Loch Katrine. She was there to open the impressive new aqueduct, located close to Stronachlachar. This marvel of Victorian engineering still carries out its same function all these years later. Loch Katrine, Queen Victoria in the Trossachs, Queen Victoria visits to Scotland, Steamships in Scotland, The Trossachs Trail

A guide to the Peaks of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, with locations and heights of Munros, Corbetts, Grahams and popular hill climbs.

The Three Lochs Forest Drive is a 7-mile forest drive, located two miles north of Aberfoyle, on the A821, better known as the Duke's Pass. The Dukes Pass itself is a road famous for its twists, turns and views. Look out for the entrance on the right-hand side when driving from Aberfoyle. If you're on two wheels, you can access the drive by cycling on NCN7 Lochs & Glens Way. On Trossachs Trial.

Another in our series of guides to the changing seasons in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. This one is all about spring, a highlight of which is the arrival of bluebells. Bluebell Photography, Loch Lomond Photography, Spring in Loch Lomond, What to do during Spring in Loch Lomond, Loch Lomond & Trossachs Easter Events, Family Fun in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Photography Tips Loch Lomond.

Balquhidder is a small village in Breadalbane, deep in Rob Roy Country. Balquhidder Kirk is the resting place of the outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor, there are many excellent walks nearby and two lochs - Loch Voil and Loch Doine. Monachyle Mhor is a boutique hotel in the glen, renowned for excellent Scottish Food & Drink. Bike hire at Balquhidder, cycling at Balquhidder, things to do near Callander.

The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre is a flagship site for Forestry and Land Scotland, set within Queen Elizabeth Forest, part of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. It is one mile north of Aberfoyle in the Trossachs, on Duke's Pass. The Lodge features a cafe, toilets, waterfall, trails, wildlife hide and Go Ape! Little Fawn Waterfall is dramatic, you can also see red squirrels nearby.