RSPB Gartocharn
RSPB Scotland has two excellent reserves in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, at Inversnaid and Gartocharn, with very knowledgable and friendly wardens. Here are more details about the reserve at Gartocharn, which I highly recommend for a family visit. In this guide find out about the trails on the site, plus the birds that you may b lucky enough to see. Visit RSPB Scotland reserves in Loch Lomond.
Cycle from Strathyre to Killin
A guide to cycling on Lochs & Glens Way NCN7 between Strathyre, north of Callander and the village of Killin. The route goes by Loch Earn and across the Glen Ogle Viaduct. Find out how difficult it is to cycle this section of Lochs & Glens Way and whether you should take the detour to Balquhidder. The route also has the BLiSS Trail. Cycle in the Trossachs | Cycling Routes in the National Park.
Visit Ardentinny, Loch Long
Our guide to the village of Ardentinny on the shores of Loch Long, on the Cowal Peninsula in the Argyll Forest region of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. Discover Ardentinny's heritage, its Outdoor Education Centre. Camp, or take your motor home or campervan to the field by the beach. Details of toilets and facilities in Ardentinny. Visit Ardentinny on Loch Long. HMS Armadillo Memorial. Visit Argyll
Doon Hill, Aberfoyle
The legendary story of Reverend Robert Kirk who was a minister in Aberfoyle between 1685-1692. He put Aberfoyle on the map as the ‘Faerie Capital’, inspiring many people to walk up Doon Hill with the story of him being abducted by the faeries for revealing their secrets. Doon Hill is easily reached from Aberfoyle, which is on the Trossachs Trail. Explore the Trossachs, plan your next trip to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, discover things to do in Aberfoyle.
Reverend Kirk famously told the secrets of fairies in a book that he wrote. They are said to have had their revenge though, when he took a walk-up Doon Hill, as they took his soul, trapping it in a pine tree at the top of the hill.
The Clans of Loch Lomond
Here is a brief history of some of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Clans
Visit Kilmun, Holy Loch
Visit Kilmun on Holy Loch in the Cowal Penninsula, part of the Argyll Forest area of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. At Kilmun visit St Munns Parish Church and Argyll Mausoleum and Kilmun Arboretum. Your guide to planning a trip to Kilmun and the Cowal Peninsula. Visit also Benmore Botanic Garden and Puck's Glen by road or connecting forestry path. Guide to Holy Loch, Cowal, Argyll.
Gaelic Place Names
This is an A to Z of Gaelic place name origins in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, plus video stories of Gaelic influences in the Scottish Highlands.
Cowal Peninsula Road Trip
A trip around Cowal Peninsula, Argyll Forest taking in Lauder Memorial, Ardentinny, Blairmore, Kilmun, Kilmun Arboretum, Dunoon, Puck's Glen, Benmore Botanic Garden, Loch Eck and Glenbranter. See stunning scenery in the forest, plus Loch Long and Holy Loch. Your guide to Cowal and Argyll Forest, plan a trip, walking and cycling, how to explore Cowal Peninsula. Updated visitor information.
Kayak on Loch Eck
Another of See Loch Lomond's guides to locations ideal for kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding. Jubilee Point on Loch Eck in Cowal, Argyll Forest is a perfect place to launch your kayak, canoe or paddleboard. Where to launch your kayak, places to visit by kayak and canoe, where to park. Cowal adventures, watersports on Loch Eck, Cowal Penninsula watersport adventures, Loch Eck location
Motorhomes and Campervans
This is a comprehensive guide to bringing your motorhome or campervan into Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. The guide also features a directory of all of the sites and permitted parking bays, together with the facilities such as waste disposal, electric and water hook up etc. The sites are along the shores of Loch Lomond and deep into the Trossachs and Killin. Plan your overnight motorhome stay.
Loch Long
Our review of the lochs of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs continues with Loch Long. This sea loch is in Argyll Forest, about 20 miles long. We're concentrating on the western shores of Loch Long, which is within Argyll Forest, part of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Read about Arrochar, Ardgartan, Ardentinny and Blairmore. Explore Loch Long by The Waverley, Visit Arrochar Alps.
Drymen Show
An annual event that is over 200 years old must be good! Drymen Show is more than just agriculture show, it’s a fun filled family day out.
Aldochlay, Loch Lomond
Aldochlay is a small hamlet south of Luss, on Loch Lomond, it is on the West Loch Lomond Cycle Path. In this guide read about what to see in Aldochlay Bay, including Inchtavanach Island in the distance. Find out how to get to Aldochlay and why it is popular for launching kayaks, canoes and sups in Loch Lomond. Read the legend of the Wee Peter statue close to Aldochlay. Bright cottages Aldochlay.