15th – 17th February 2013

February 17, 2013 by in

Thank you Craig & Alison for a great stay at the beautiful Glenfruin Lodge.

Everything was perfect for recuperation and relaxation after our stressful previous week.

Perfect central location for anyone visiting this part of Scotland.

Spotted the robin and eagle from the patio doors, but sorry not to meet Shaddow (your cat) who seems from previous comments to be quite a star….! maybe next time as I’m sure we’ll be back.

Dave & Pam, Glasgow

Things to do

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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The Duke’s Pass – starts at Aberfoyle

Regarded as one of Britain’s best drives, the A821 road between Aberfoyle and Loch Achray leads you through some of the most scenic parts of the iconic Trossachs landscape.https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/queen-elizabeth-forest-park/dukes-pass

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Day trip suggestions

Inveraray – Day tripA marvellous day out, Inveraray is on the western bank of Loch Fyne north of Arrochar beyond the ‘Rest and be Thankful’. Inveraray Castle  was used in the series Downton Abbey for a ChristmasSpecial. The Bell Tower dominates the town and houses the second heaviest ring of ten bells in the world and is open to the public spring /summer. […]

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