Guidebook for West Dunbartonshire

Michael
Guidebook for West Dunbartonshire

Food Scene

The restaurant and pub are in a lovely newly decorated Arts and Crafts building where you can enjoy a nice meal and/or drinks. There is a quiz night every 2nd Thursday of the month.
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Tullie Inn
Balloch Road
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The restaurant and pub are in a lovely newly decorated Arts and Crafts building where you can enjoy a nice meal and/or drinks. There is a quiz night every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Good Italian food and great customer service.
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Cucina
Balloch Road
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Good Italian food and great customer service.
Good food and real ale with open log fire. End a walk up Conic Hill here. There is also a café.
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Oak Tree Inn
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Good food and real ale with open log fire. End a walk up Conic Hill here. There is also a café.
A ‘must see’ - 'Pub of the Year 1705' – not been cleaned since, log fires. Look out for the stuffed haggis and ghost. Often live music at the weekend.
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The Drovers Inn
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A ‘must see’ - 'Pub of the Year 1705' – not been cleaned since, log fires. Look out for the stuffed haggis and ghost. Often live music at the weekend.
Located on the famous West Highland Way the Rowardennan Hotel is a popular stopping point for walkers and those climbing Ben Lomond as well as those who enjoy water-sports and the outdoor life.
Rowardennan Hotel
Located on the famous West Highland Way the Rowardennan Hotel is a popular stopping point for walkers and those climbing Ben Lomond as well as those who enjoy water-sports and the outdoor life.
A stylish, contemporary Inn first opened in 1814, and has retained its traditional charm ever since, serving as a watering hole to generations of travellers. They have deep fried Mars bars on the menu as a novelty.
The Inn on Loch Lomond
A82
A stylish, contemporary Inn first opened in 1814, and has retained its traditional charm ever since, serving as a watering hole to generations of travellers. They have deep fried Mars bars on the menu as a novelty.
The pub and restaurant located on the largest inland island in the UK operate from Easter to September. You can get there by ferry.
Inchmurrin Restaurant
Inchmurrin Island
The pub and restaurant located on the largest inland island in the UK operate from Easter to September. You can get there by ferry.
An award winning country pub in the lovely village of Luss.
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Loch Lomond Arms Hotel
Main Road
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An award winning country pub in the lovely village of Luss.
Tasty curries and only a short walk from the cottage.
Golden Star Tandoori Restaurant
100 Balloch Rd
Tasty curries and only a short walk from the cottage.

Arts & Culture

One of the largest and most important castles, both historically and architecturally. Most of the principal buildings of the castle date from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. A few structures of the fourteenth century remain, while the outer defences fronting the town date from the early eighteenth century. The Castle's long, turbulent history is associated with great figures from Scotland’s past such as William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots. There is a lot to see: the Royal Chambers, Great Hall, Old Kitchens, the Tapestry Studio..... There is a good café.
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斯特灵城堡
Castle Wynd
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One of the largest and most important castles, both historically and architecturally. Most of the principal buildings of the castle date from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. A few structures of the fourteenth century remain, while the outer defences fronting the town date from the early eighteenth century. The Castle's long, turbulent history is associated with great figures from Scotland’s past such as William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots. There is a lot to see: the Royal Chambers, Great Hall, Old Kitchens, the Tapestry Studio..... There is a good café.
A lovely wee castle where Monty Python filmed the Holy Grail.
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道恩城堡
Castle Hill
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A lovely wee castle where Monty Python filmed the Holy Grail.
Impressively situated on a volcanic rock overlooking the Firth of Clyde, it was an important royal refuge.
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邓巴顿城堡
Castle Road
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Impressively situated on a volcanic rock overlooking the Firth of Clyde, it was an important royal refuge.

Sightseeing

Set on an island in the Lake of Menteith (the only ‘lake’ in Scotland), Inchmahome is an idyllically-situated Augustinian monastery dating from 1238. Much of the 13th century building remains. Historic Scotland operates a ferry. As well as the monastery ruins there is a walk around the island. It is a great place to take a picnic lunch. There are toilets.
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Lake of Menteith
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Set on an island in the Lake of Menteith (the only ‘lake’ in Scotland), Inchmahome is an idyllically-situated Augustinian monastery dating from 1238. Much of the 13th century building remains. Historic Scotland operates a ferry. As well as the monastery ruins there is a walk around the island. It is a great place to take a picnic lunch. There are toilets.
The most southerly of the Munros (a mountain over 3 000 ft / 914m). There are superb views across the loch and mountains – on a clear day. The walk up and down takes 4-5 hours. A fair level of fitness and good footwear and clothing is required and the path should be followed. Check the forecast.
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Ben Lomond
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The most southerly of the Munros (a mountain over 3 000 ft / 914m). There are superb views across the loch and mountains – on a clear day. The walk up and down takes 4-5 hours. A fair level of fitness and good footwear and clothing is required and the path should be followed. Check the forecast.
A tiny hill of only 465 feet / 142m but from the top there is a fantastic view across Loch Lomond and its islands - good for sunrise/sunset.
Duncryne
A tiny hill of only 465 feet / 142m but from the top there is a fantastic view across Loch Lomond and its islands - good for sunrise/sunset.
Conic Hill is a little summit above Balmaha. This short hill walk offers truly fantastic views over Loch Lomond and its many islands.
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科尼克山
West Highland Way
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Conic Hill is a little summit above Balmaha. This short hill walk offers truly fantastic views over Loch Lomond and its many islands.
A ‘mini Grand Canyon’ formed by the devil’s tail.
The Whangie
A ‘mini Grand Canyon’ formed by the devil’s tail.
A stunning drive on the A82 offering breathtaking views of mountains. Probably the best stretch of road in Scotland, highly recommended! Glencoe is great for hillwalking, mountaineering and skiing. Perhaps Scotland’s most famous and most scenic glen (glen means valley in Gaelic).
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Glencoe
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A stunning drive on the A82 offering breathtaking views of mountains. Probably the best stretch of road in Scotland, highly recommended! Glencoe is great for hillwalking, mountaineering and skiing. Perhaps Scotland’s most famous and most scenic glen (glen means valley in Gaelic).
A lovely village to wander around. Stunning views of the Loch and an interesting church.
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Luss
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A lovely village to wander around. Stunning views of the Loch and an interesting church.

Drinks & Nightlife

The nearest distillery to Glasgow and one of the last active distilleries in the Lowlands. In common with other Lowland (and Irish) whiskies, Auchentoshan is distilled three times (as opposed to most Scottish malts, which are distilled twice).
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Auchentoshan Distillery
Great Western Road
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The nearest distillery to Glasgow and one of the last active distilleries in the Lowlands. In common with other Lowland (and Irish) whiskies, Auchentoshan is distilled three times (as opposed to most Scottish malts, which are distilled twice).
The slowest distillation process in Scotland. Six years spent preparing the perfect oak casks before they receive their first drop of spirit. Barley dried by air, never peat.
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Glengoyne Distillery
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The slowest distillation process in Scotland. Six years spent preparing the perfect oak casks before they receive their first drop of spirit. Barley dried by air, never peat.
A local bar that often offers live music.
The Dog House
54 Balloch Rd
A local bar that often offers live music.
A nice local bar with log fires. Often offers live music.
Innkeeper's Lodge Loch Lomond
Balloch Road
A nice local bar with log fires. Often offers live music.

Parks & Nature

Take in the view and enjoy the special experience of a cruise on board the famous Sir Walter Scott, sailing Loch Katrine since 1900. Cycle or walk around this 11 mile long Loch.
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Loch Katrine
7 Newcraigs Drive
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Take in the view and enjoy the special experience of a cruise on board the famous Sir Walter Scott, sailing Loch Katrine since 1900. Cycle or walk around this 11 mile long Loch.
Take the ferry and go hiking up the island to catch stunning views of Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond.
Inchcailloch Ferry
Inchcailloch Ferry
Take the ferry and go hiking up the island to catch stunning views of Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond.
The loch is the largest fresh-water island in the British Isles and contains many islands, including Inchmurrin. You can take a cruise or rent kayaks in Balloch.
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洛赫洛蒙德
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The loch is the largest fresh-water island in the British Isles and contains many islands, including Inchmurrin. You can take a cruise or rent kayaks in Balloch.
The park is 200 acres / 88 hectares and is a 5 minute walk away. It is great for walking, cycling, and picnics.
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巴洛赫城堡乡村公园
Drymen Road
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The park is 200 acres / 88 hectares and is a 5 minute walk away. It is great for walking, cycling, and picnics.

Shopping

Chic lochside mall with upscale boutiques and a department store, plus cafes and kids' play area.
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Loch Lomond Shores
Ben Lomond Way
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Chic lochside mall with upscale boutiques and a department store, plus cafes and kids' play area.

Entertainment & Activities

1500 creatures, including Scotland's only Giant Green Sea Turtle, the largest collection of sharks in Scotland and our playful family of otters. Enjoy the otters show at 11:00.
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Sea Life
Ben Lomond Way
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1500 creatures, including Scotland's only Giant Green Sea Turtle, the largest collection of sharks in Scotland and our playful family of otters. Enjoy the otters show at 11:00.