29th June to 6th July 13

July 6, 2013 by in

This has been a lovely break for us.  The weather could have been better but it’s not been cold so hasn’t stopped us from venturing out.

The cottage (Glenfruin Lodge) is very comfortable and didn’t miss a thing from home.  The bed was wonderful & so much room.

We’ll definitely be recommending this one.  Spotted an eagle in the trees to the left of the patio, but didn’t see ‘Shadow’ (the cat).

Thank you for a lovely stay.

Ken & Lorraine, Lancashire.

Things to do

Historical sites

Historic Scotland (Historic Environment Scotland) offer ‘Explorer Tickets’ that enable you to visit multiple sites over a number of days to save on entry fees if visiting more than one site and also give you fast track entry for Stirling Castle and Edinburgh Castle. For more information go to: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/explorer. Some of their historic sites have […]

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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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The Hill House (National Trust property) – Helensburgh

Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a revolutionary architect and designer and The Hill House is considered to be his domestic masterpiece. Mackintosh and his wife Margaret created almost everything, from the building itself to the furniture and textiles. More examples of his work can be seen in Glasgow.https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/the-hill-house

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