Guidebook for West Dunbartonshire
Food Scene
The restaurant and pub are in a lovely newly decorated Arts and Crafts building where you can enjoy a nice meal and/or drinks. There is a quiz night every 2nd Thursday of the month.
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Tullie Inn
Balloch RoadThe restaurant and pub are in a lovely newly decorated Arts and Crafts building where you can enjoy a nice meal and/or drinks. There is a quiz night every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Cucina
Balloch RoadGood Italian food and great customer service.
Good food and real ale with open log fire. End a walk up Conic Hill here. There is also a café.
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Oak Tree Inn
Good food and real ale with open log fire. End a walk up Conic Hill here. There is also a café.
A ‘must see’ - 'Pub of the Year 1705' – not been cleaned since, log fires. Look out for the stuffed haggis and ghost. Often live music at the weekend.
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The Drovers Inn
A ‘must see’ - 'Pub of the Year 1705' – not been cleaned since, log fires. Look out for the stuffed haggis and ghost. Often live music at the weekend.
Located on the famous West Highland Way the Rowardennan Hotel is a popular stopping point for walkers and those climbing Ben Lomond as well as those who enjoy water-sports and the outdoor life.
Rowardennan Hotel
Located on the famous West Highland Way the Rowardennan Hotel is a popular stopping point for walkers and those climbing Ben Lomond as well as those who enjoy water-sports and the outdoor life.
A stylish, contemporary Inn first opened in 1814, and has retained its traditional charm ever since, serving as a watering hole to generations of travellers. They have deep fried Mars bars on the menu as a novelty.
The Inn on Loch Lomond
A82A stylish, contemporary Inn first opened in 1814, and has retained its traditional charm ever since, serving as a watering hole to generations of travellers. They have deep fried Mars bars on the menu as a novelty.
The pub and restaurant located on the largest inland island in the UK operate from Easter to September. You can get there by ferry.
Inchmurrin Restaurant
Inchmurrin IslandThe pub and restaurant located on the largest inland island in the UK operate from Easter to September. You can get there by ferry.
An award winning country pub in the lovely village of Luss.
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Loch Lomond Arms Hotel
Main RoadAn award winning country pub in the lovely village of Luss.
Golden Star Tandoori Restaurant
100 Balloch RdTasty curries and only a short walk from the cottage.
Arts & Culture
One of the largest and most important castles, both historically and architecturally. Most of the principal buildings of the castle date from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. A few structures of the fourteenth century remain, while the outer defences fronting the town date from the early eighteenth century.
The Castle's long, turbulent history is associated with great figures from Scotland’s past such as William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots.
There is a lot to see: the Royal Chambers, Great Hall, Old Kitchens, the Tapestry Studio..... There is a good café.
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Stirling Castle
Castle WyndOne of the largest and most important castles, both historically and architecturally. Most of the principal buildings of the castle date from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. A few structures of the fourteenth century remain, while the outer defences fronting the town date from the early eighteenth century.
The Castle's long, turbulent history is associated with great figures from Scotland’s past such as William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots.
There is a lot to see: the Royal Chambers, Great Hall, Old Kitchens, the Tapestry Studio..... There is a good café.
A lovely wee castle where Monty Python filmed the Holy Grail.
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Doune Castle
Castle HillA lovely wee castle where Monty Python filmed the Holy Grail.
Impressively situated on a volcanic rock overlooking the Firth of Clyde, it was an important royal refuge.
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Dumbarton Castle
Castle RoadImpressively situated on a volcanic rock overlooking the Firth of Clyde, it was an important royal refuge.
Sightseeing
Set on an island in the Lake of Menteith (the only ‘lake’ in Scotland), Inchmahome is an idyllically-situated Augustinian monastery dating from 1238. Much of the 13th century building remains.
Historic Scotland operates a ferry.
As well as the monastery ruins there is a walk around the island.
It is a great place to take a picnic lunch. There are toilets.
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Lake of Menteith
Set on an island in the Lake of Menteith (the only ‘lake’ in Scotland), Inchmahome is an idyllically-situated Augustinian monastery dating from 1238. Much of the 13th century building remains.
Historic Scotland operates a ferry.
As well as the monastery ruins there is a walk around the island.
It is a great place to take a picnic lunch. There are toilets.
The most southerly of the Munros (a mountain over 3 000 ft / 914m). There are superb views across the loch and mountains – on a clear day. The walk up and down takes 4-5 hours. A fair level of fitness and good footwear and clothing is required and the path should be followed. Check the forecast.
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Ben Lomond
The most southerly of the Munros (a mountain over 3 000 ft / 914m). There are superb views across the loch and mountains – on a clear day. The walk up and down takes 4-5 hours. A fair level of fitness and good footwear and clothing is required and the path should be followed. Check the forecast.
A tiny hill of only 465 feet / 142m but from the top there is a fantastic view across Loch Lomond and its islands - good for sunrise/sunset.
Duncryne
A tiny hill of only 465 feet / 142m but from the top there is a fantastic view across Loch Lomond and its islands - good for sunrise/sunset.
Conic Hill is a little summit above Balmaha. This short hill walk offers truly fantastic views over Loch Lomond and its many islands.
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Conic Hill
West Highland WayConic Hill is a little summit above Balmaha. This short hill walk offers truly fantastic views over Loch Lomond and its many islands.
The Whangie
A ‘mini Grand Canyon’ formed by the devil’s tail.
A stunning drive on the A82 offering breathtaking views of mountains. Probably the best stretch of road in Scotland, highly recommended!
Glencoe is great for hillwalking, mountaineering and skiing.
Perhaps Scotland’s most famous and most scenic glen (glen means valley in Gaelic).
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Glencoe
A stunning drive on the A82 offering breathtaking views of mountains. Probably the best stretch of road in Scotland, highly recommended!
Glencoe is great for hillwalking, mountaineering and skiing.
Perhaps Scotland’s most famous and most scenic glen (glen means valley in Gaelic).
A lovely village to wander around. Stunning views of the Loch and an interesting church.
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Luss
A lovely village to wander around. Stunning views of the Loch and an interesting church.
Drinks & Nightlife
The nearest distillery to Glasgow and one of the last active distilleries in the Lowlands. In common with other Lowland (and Irish) whiskies, Auchentoshan is distilled three times (as opposed to most Scottish malts, which are distilled twice).
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Auchentoshan Distillery
Great Western RoadThe nearest distillery to Glasgow and one of the last active distilleries in the Lowlands. In common with other Lowland (and Irish) whiskies, Auchentoshan is distilled three times (as opposed to most Scottish malts, which are distilled twice).
The slowest distillation process in Scotland. Six years spent preparing the perfect oak casks before they receive their first drop of spirit. Barley dried by air, never peat.
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Glengoyne Distillery
The slowest distillation process in Scotland. Six years spent preparing the perfect oak casks before they receive their first drop of spirit. Barley dried by air, never peat.
The Dog House
54 Balloch RdA local bar that often offers live music.
Innkeeper's Lodge Loch Lomond
Balloch RoadA nice local bar with log fires. Often offers live music.
Parks & Nature
Take in the view and enjoy the special experience of a cruise on board the famous Sir Walter Scott, sailing Loch Katrine since 1900.
Cycle or walk around this 11 mile long Loch.
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Loch Katrine
7 Newcraigs DriveTake in the view and enjoy the special experience of a cruise on board the famous Sir Walter Scott, sailing Loch Katrine since 1900.
Cycle or walk around this 11 mile long Loch.
Take the ferry and go hiking up the island to catch stunning views of Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond.
Inchcailloch Ferry
Inchcailloch FerryTake the ferry and go hiking up the island to catch stunning views of Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond.
The loch is the largest fresh-water island in the British Isles and contains many islands, including Inchmurrin.
You can take a cruise or rent kayaks in Balloch.
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Loch Lomond
The loch is the largest fresh-water island in the British Isles and contains many islands, including Inchmurrin.
You can take a cruise or rent kayaks in Balloch.
The park is 200 acres / 88 hectares and is a 5 minute walk away. It is great for walking, cycling, and picnics.
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Balloch Castle Country Park
Drymen RoadThe park is 200 acres / 88 hectares and is a 5 minute walk away. It is great for walking, cycling, and picnics.
Shopping
Chic lochside mall with upscale boutiques and a department store, plus cafes and kids' play area.
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Loch Lomond Shores
Ben Lomond WayChic lochside mall with upscale boutiques and a department store, plus cafes and kids' play area.
Entertainment & Activities
1500 creatures, including Scotland's only Giant Green Sea Turtle, the largest collection of sharks in Scotland and our playful family of otters.
Enjoy the otters show at 11:00.
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Sea Life
Ben Lomond Way1500 creatures, including Scotland's only Giant Green Sea Turtle, the largest collection of sharks in Scotland and our playful family of otters.
Enjoy the otters show at 11:00.