Attractions
KilMartin Standing Stones and Burial Sites
Address: Kilmartin Museum, Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, UK .Kilmartin Glen is located between Oban and Lochgilphead, surrounding the village of Kilmartin, on the west of Scotland. The area spans 5,000 years with a multitude of cairns, standing stones, carved rock, stone circles, forts and castles.
Stunning Glencoe
Address: Glencoe, Ballachulish PH49 4HX, UK .Drive 1 1/2 hours from Fascadail to Glencoe and then stop in several areas of the glen to breathe the freshest air, observe the beauty and step off the world for a few hours. Our team goes out to the glen regularly and none of us ever get tired of the views! Even our dogs love the glen! If you don’t want to drive, we can arrange in advance to take you out there for a fee between 35-y5 per person, depending on what we plan with you.
Stirling Castle and Town
Address: Stirling FK8 1EJ, UK .Another favourite place of ours…we never get tired of taking guests to Stirling for the day as there’s so much for us to enjoy as well while they tour on of the most amazing rugged castles in all of Scotland. There’s several retired Royal Marines, Army and Navy personnel and young historians around to answer your questions. Well worth a stop here…highly recommended!
Tir na nOg Holistic Center, Shop & Cafe
Address: Balfron Station, Glasgow G63 0NF, UK .Between Drymen and Stirling…on the way, you could make a 2-4 hour visit here if you plan and book ahead. The holistic center offers all sorts of treatments, the shop is mesmerizing and the cafe foods are absolutely divine! From yummy homemade soups to decadent desserts, there’s something you’ll love! Once a quarter, they also do a night time hot coals fire walk, and we love it! The experience is enriching and full of magic straight from the Druids and Celts here! Enjoy a day of mystic and really feel Scotland! Tir na nOg means Land of Youth!
An Engineering Marvel - The Falkirk Wheel
Address: Falkirk FK1 4RS, UK .Designed to move the long houseboats to a much higher canal, British Civil Engineer Tony Kettle and Architect Andy Scott created a most amazing way to do it, and you can ride one of the long boats and experience it yourself while touring down the narrow canals and even through a tunnel. The history is interesting and several boat owners a day use the Falkirk Wheel!
Inveraray Castle and Town
Address: Inveraray PA32 8XE, UK .A must see spot! You can only get to this location by car or bus, so let us know if you want to spend a half or who,e day In Inveraray. We’ve been several times with guests and we love a day out there. The Campbell Clan owns the castle and has it open for viewing. If you’re a military member or veteran, you get a discount. The Clan never lost a battle and therefore they have everything from the beginning in this castle - from China to bedding to dresses to weapons…you’ll see it. There’s a tearoom to enjoy a lunch, or head into town (walking distance) to eat at the very first pub in Scotland, The George, established in 1776. Lunchtime is great! There’s amazing art studios in this little town and plenty of brilliant souvenirs to be had.
The Beautiful Kelpies
Address: Falkirk FK2 7ZT, UK .It’s a perfect day out to go too Stirling Castle for a tour before lunch, grab food, and then head to The Falkirk Wheel for a unique ride. Afterwards, get yourself dinner in Falkirk and then head over to The Kelpies for a nighttime view. If you go after hours, you’ll have to park and walk a q/2 mile to the Kelpies, but the up-close-and-personal view is so well worth it! We do it at least 3 times a year!
Kilcreggan Ferry to Gourock
Address: Kilcreggan, Helensburgh G84 0JL, UK .It’s a great day out rain or shine as all the locals know. Enjoy the :25 min ride across the location where several water ways meet: The Firth of Clyde, Holy Loch, Gare Loch, Loch Long and Loch Goilhead. Once out of the ferry terminal in Gourock, the Main Street is straight ahead where you’ll find lovely shops of all sorts, art galleries, and wonderful cafes with scenic views i]of the waterways. It’s a great way to stay local and truly experience life in Scotland.
The Hill House in Helensburgh
Address: Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh G84 9AG, Scotland, UK .Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his lovely wife Margaret MacDonald Mackintosh created designs together that will take your breathe away! Both famous Scottish artists who studied together in Glasgow School of Art and in Paris. Their design team capabilities are still the rage today even a century later!
Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
Address: Cameron House on Loch Lomond is G83 8QZ .https://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/ We’re so fortunate to be located within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and we never take it for granted either! One of the most beautiful, and popular parts of Scotland whether you just want to picnic along one of the most scenic lochs, take a tour cruise, or sit in the ritz with a fancy drink in hand at the World Famous Cameron House Hotel near the head of the loch with a stunning view for miles!
Hill House
Address: Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh G84 9AJ, UK .Go back in time to a most romantic era during Victorian times when Charles Rennie MacIntosh met the love of his life Margaret Macdonald at art college in Glasgow. The two later attending the prestigious art school of Paris where Charles became an architect and Margaret, a painter and designer. Together, the two began creating everything from stained glass pieces with their unique art and architecture combined, and eventually they designed houses, and almost everything contained within. The Hill House is one that will WOW you with these stunning designs in the furniture, beddings, dishes,windows, flooring, woodwork, etc. To preserve this rare home, a massive glass structure has been built covering it from the weather and elements. There’s a lovely cafe at the top, and walkways over the roof of the house. It’s a great thing to do on a rainy day!!
