2nd – 4th November 2012

November 11, 2012 by in

We have enjoyed a lovely couple of nights here infront of the log burner.  The Lodge is perfectly equipped with everything we could possibly need and more…

Freddy really enjoyed playing with the toys and listening to the stories.  Most of all he enjoyed ‘trip-trapping’ across the little bridge over the stream.

We enjoyed a walk around picturesque Luss on Saturday.

Thank you, Paul, Alice, Freddy (aged 3) and Jasmine (aged 1)

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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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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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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