29th October – 1st November 2019

November 1, 2019 by in

Crosskeys Cottage is a fantastic, cosy little home from home, very comfortable and well placed for lots of adventures out.  Our highlight was Hill House in Helensburgh, but I expect most people come here for the scenery which is AMAZING!  It was only a short passing through 2 day stay, but very enjoyable.

Every time we come to Scotland I take a little piece home with me, we’ll be back for sure!

Janet, Ed and Jenny (the cocker spaniel), Longridge, Lancaster

Things to do

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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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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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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