Amazing scenery, ideal for exploring the National Park, Stirling and the Trossachs or the west coast of Scotland.

Welcome to Crosskeys Loch Lomond

Set within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Crosskeys sits at the head of Glen Fruin, just 2 miles from Loch Lomond. Whatever your interests, Crosskeys has something for everyone. Amazing scenery, good road links to local amenities in Helensburgh, Balloch, and Dumbarton and further afield for exploring the National Park, Stirling and the Trossachs or the west coast of Scotland.Savour the

Glenfruin Lodge

A modern spacious ground floor apartment with oak wooden floors throughout and under floor heating it offers an ideal relaxing country get away.

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Crosskeys Cottage

This traditional Scottish stone cottage offers you a unique chance to stay in an iconic local landmark with a 300 year history! Tasteful fixtures and decoration give the cottage today a fresh, modern and cosy ambience.

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Comments from our Guestbook

We’ve had a lovely week – thank you.

Lovely, comfortable and cosy cottage (Glenfruin Lodge).  The bed is enormous and very sleep inducing.  The weather has been very kind to us and we’ve both picked up some sun on our last day.

Recommend a visit to Balloch Castle Country Park – take a picnic if the weather’s good.  The views of Loch Lomond are lovely.  Glasgow by train from Helensburgh is good value £6.70 return & free parking too.  The Hill House is worth a visit also.  The Oak Inn in Balmaha does good food & beer.

David & Roz, Cheshire

18th – 25th May 2013

Lovely Cottage, lovely host and the scenery is beautiful around here.
Cottage was cosy, warm and especially loved the bath tub! so relaxing!
Our dogs had a lovely time too and made themselves at home.
All of the little touches that went along with the accommodation being dog friendly were absolutely lovely!
Could not have asked for more!
Thank you! William, Sophie, Storm & Max

30th April – 7th May 2022

It was a pleasure to stay at the fully equipped Glenfruin Lodge.  We did and saw many things during our one week stay.

We drove the full circle around the National Park.  We went to Oban for a day and Fort William for a day as well.  The drive through Glen Coe (the valley, not the village) was outstanding!

Arienne and Paul walked the first part of the Three Lochs Way (from Balloch to Helensburgh) and Paul climbed to the summit of Ben Lomond. Tough hikes, but amazingly beautiful and recommended!

One day Elise went pony trekking at Rednoch (near Port of Menteith).  It was fun and they particularly keep your level of skill in mind.

Maisie (the cat) visited us from time to time, snoring all the time…  she was kind of like a second host.

Thank you very much!

Ronald and Crienne, Elise & Paul, the Netherlands

8th – 15th July 2017

Thank you Alison & Craig for the most splendid stay at your wonderful lodge.
We have had the most amazing week.The Lodge is so homely equipped with everything you need
for a home from home,if not better. My son studies at Strathclyde University and the Lodge was a
peaceful retreat for him. We traveled all over including visiting relatives in Bannockburn.
We are sad to leave this immaculate cottage and its two endearing hosts, we hope to come back in February.

Lorna, May & Cody
Wooton Bedford

25th – 31st October 2025

Warm, cosy, comfortable and quiet Glenfruin Lodge is in a good central location.  We enjoyed cycling the West Loch Lomond Cycle Path, treating ourselves to a coffee stop at ‘The Carrick’.  Our best day was cycling around the beautiful Loch Katrine.  We had a lovely sunny day, coffee was good at the cafe (we took our own bikes, but they can be hired at the loch).

This is our first trip to Scotland to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary.  We have had a lovely time and hope to return soon.

Many thanks Craig & Ally

Rob & Michelle Smith, Isle of Man

25th August – 1st September 2012

We have loved our stay here in this lovely cottage.  Perfect location for exploring all that Scotland has to offer.

Would definately recommend Crosskeys to family and friends and come back in the future.

Thanks to Craig & Alison for everything.

Lea & Suzy, Scunthorpe (Lincolnshire)

4th – 11th May 2013

Glenfruin Lodge has been ideal for a short break.  We’ve enjoyed some glorious weather, enjoyed Loch Lomond and headed up to Glencoe.

The Lodge has given us a comfortable place to return to and chill out.  Have enjoyed watching the bats flying about at dusk and just being present in the moment…

Helen & Ben, Cheltenham

31st May – 3rd June 2016

Dear Craig & Alison,

This has been like home from home for us.  We all had a wonderful time here in your beautiful cottage.  We will definitely be back soon hopefully and will recommend to our friends and family.

Even Kiva our dog is sad to leave, she especially loved lying in her bed in front of the fire!

Sad to be leaving already,

Gareth, Kai, Sandy & Kiva (the dog)

Nottingham

16th – 20th February 2015

The nicest roundabout we have ever stayed on!! we loved the Cottage – really comfortable and clean.
A great place to explore the area, we did quite a bit of walking so the bath was great for aching legs !!

Thank you Craig & Alison
Best wishes
Jane & Pete
Kent

1st – 8th July 2023

What a beautifull week we have had here in Crosskeys Cottage.
The Cottage is well equipt with everything you need, lovely facilities from the kitchen to the bathroom.

We have enjoyed exploring the surrounding areas, even in the rain! Perfectly situated cottage with plenty to do in every direction.

We can’t thank you enough!
Liv, Nicola and Shep & Sadie (woof,woof), Manchester

6th – 13th September 2025

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Things to do

The Falkirk Wheel – 12 miles south of Stirling

The World’s first and only rotating boat lift. Completed in 2002 the huge Falkirk wheel re-connects the Fourth & Clyde and Union canals after the 11 original lock gates were dismantled in the 1930’s. Also an opportunity to visit the famous Kelpieshttps://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/falkirk-wheel/

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Ben Lomond Walk

Favourite walks

If the outdoors is your thing then there are mountains in abundance to suit all levels of walkers. Ben Lomond, Scotland’s most southerly Monroe (a mountain over 3,000ft high), just one of 283 in Scotland.  Starting point is at Rowerdennan on the east side of loch lomond.  Well worth it for the views of Loch Lomond as you […]

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Glengoyne Distillery Killearn

Whisky distillery tour

You cannot come to Scotland without discovering the secrets of our ‘water of life’. There are many distilleries near to Crosskeys:- Glengoyne (Killearn), Deanstone (Doune), Auchentoshan (Clydebank/Glasgow), Glenturret (Crieff), Eradour (Pitlochry), Blair Athol (Pitlochry) Aberfeldy and Oban.https://trossachs.co.uk/whisky/

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