We’ve enjoyed our stay in this comfortable and very attractive Cottage (Crosskeys). We chose the location partly to revisit some of the places we know from long ago, as we youth hostelled in the Trossachs in the 1950’s. Quite a lot of changes, but of course the scenery is just as splendid. New to us was the woodland garden at Ardkinglas and can recommend a visit to see some wonderful trees; also taking the little road to Stronachlachar to enjoy the lovely views of Loch Katrine. Even the wet days were happily spent in Glasgow – a fine city with lots of interest.
Dorothy & John Rice
Leicestershire
P.S. Don’t miss the ‘The Hill House’ – nearby (Helensburgh)
Located on the banks of Loch Lomond, off the A82, 5 miles north of Crosskeys. Occupation of this area dates back to medieval times, but much of the village and the neat rows of cottages were built in the 18th and 19th centuries to house workers from the nearby slate quarries and featured in the […]
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/
The preserved buildings from the 1700s give an authentic insight into how people lived and worked in the north and west of Scotland. You can wander freely around the houses and farm buildings furnished with everyday objects from time gone by.
