2nd – 9th November 2019

November 10, 2019 by in

Another splendid stay at Glenfruin Lodge, a cottage we really enjoy staying in.  Well equipped, lovely and warm when we arrived to damp weather.  We have been very fortunate with the weather, some nice sunny days from Monday onwards.  We experienced the first frosts of the autumn.  The higher hills being capped with snow on the thursday night.  Enjoyed tasty evening meals down at Duck Bay (good sirloin steak).

Wonderful autumn colours all around.  Recommend the thistle shopping centre in Stirling.

Many thanks to Alison & Craig for their hospitality.  All being well we hope to be back next autumn.

Linda & Arthur, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Things to do

Glengoyne Distillery Killearn

Whisky distillery tour

You cannot come to Scotland without discovering the secrets of our ‘water of life’. There are many distilleries near to Crosskeys:- Glengoyne (Killearn), Deanstone (Doune), Auchentoshan (Clydebank/Glasgow), Glenturret (Crieff), Eradour (Pitlochry), Blair Athol (Pitlochry) Aberfeldy and Oban.https://trossachs.co.uk/whisky/

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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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Activities

Loch Lomond Sealife CentreLocated in Balloch and open all yearWebsite: www.visitsealife.com/loch-lomondPhone: 01389 721500 Loch Lomond Bird of Prey CentreLocated in Balloch and open all yearWebsite: www.llbopc.co.ukPhone: 01389 729239 Treezone Ariel Adventure CourseLocated in Balloch and open Easter to October (Weekends only in the winter)Website: www.iye.scot/treezone-loch-lomondPhone: 01389 496055 Loch Lomond Pony TrekkingLocated in Balloch and open all yearWebsite: www.lomond-pnytreks.co.ukPhone: 01389 […]

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