The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond at Balloch hosts the Loch Lomond Highland Games, now ranking as one of the top three Games events in Scotland. There will be big strong men competing in the Scottish Highland Games Association World Heavyweight Championship as well as the 80 metre Scottish Sprint Championship, both show-piece events attracting over 300 competitors from around the globe.
With a variety of stalls & exhibitions there is something to satisfy all ages, tastes and activities for those who feel inclined.
There is a wonderful spectacle of Highland Dancing with over 120 lassies and laddies from all over the world wanting to display their skills in the many traditional Scottish dances. Be entranced with the intricate Sword Dance.
There are numerous competitive events on the field & track involving Wrestling, Solo Piping, Cycling, Tug o' War as well as Pipe Band events at local and national level.
A delightful garden, typical of the small country estates on the banks of the Clyde purchased by merchants and industrialists in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The garden at Geilston comprises a large walled garden with a dominating 100-ft Wellingtonia tree...
The A-listed 100m Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank forms the centrepiece of the Scottish Maritime Museum in Dumbarton. Located on the site of the former, influential, and innovative William Denny Shipyard, the world’s first commercial ship testing facility made waves...
Dumbarton Castle is the most ancient continuously fortified place in the British Isles. Dùn Breatainn means ‘fortress of the Britains’. Records of a ‘rex Alo Cluathe’, or king of Dumbarton Rock, go back at least as far as 7th century Irish chronicles. There...
The Conic Hill is a great wee hill, all 350m of it, ideal for a short winters day or a long summer evening. From the top, you will be rewarded with fantastic views over Loch Lomond and the islands of the Highland Boundary Fault, a wonderful way to survey where you can...
The Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel, truly a unique destination on the beach front at Luss, enjoys magnificent panoramic views over the loch. The hotel's excellent choice of leisure facilities comprises swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and laconium. The hotel's...
The Inn first opened in 1814, and has retained its traditional charm ever since, serving as a watering hole to generations of travellers, from far and wide. The new Inn on Loch Lomond's 200 year heritage has been honoured with a stylish and contemporary refurbishment...
Positioned just 2 minutes walk from Soar, formerly Xscape, Glasgow's ultimate family amusement destination and an easy walk to the thriving intu Braehead Retail Park and Shopping Centre, the Braehead Glasgow Hotel is an ideal place to stay if you want to be close to...
Nestled in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Forest lies Duchray Castle, a 500 year old tower house linked with Rob Roy. Now newly renovated it offers luxury accommodation and a warm welcome in a stunning, secluded location.
Frances and Oliver Bigwood purchased...
Art, craft and gifts... we have it all. Please call in to browse books written by local authors, books that relate the fascinating history of the area while savouring the best scones in Argyll!
When your ready look round the gallery and enjoy the paintings of scenery...