Gartmore House Hotel and Stirlinshire

Never stuck for activates when at the Gartmore House

Gartmore House near Stirling is accommodation with a difference. instead of striving to be a five star hotel the Gartmore House aims to provide its guests with a unique experience. Set in loch lomond and the trossachs national park - this is the ideal place for activates like hill walking and abseiling and that's what the people at the Gartmore House plan to offer guests to the area.

Walks in this area are among the best in Great Britain and offer treks ranging from grade A and plus. If its a nice relaxing trip you are after the don't worry as other activates include water painting and their is no better place to do this than here. 20 miles views across the glens of Stirlingshire to the Wallace Monument and surrounding hills and mountains.

The Gartmore Estate is located not far from the historic town of Stirling. The land of the brave. Favourite tourist destinations in the area include Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument or if you don't mind travelling an extra thirty minutes then you can experience Edinburgh's famous castle, Museums, Art Galleries, Pubs clubs and Restaurants.

Other places of interest include the stunning loch lomond. The loch is surrounded by some of the best golf courses in Scotland including loch lomond golf course - the home of the Scottish Open Golf. Water sports galore here to if this what ticks your boxes. Whatever it is that makes you tick - you will find it in this enchanting place.

The Coquhoun Clan History of 1592

Today's post about loch lomond is going to concentrate on the Colquhoun Clan, records date back to 1592. The family historian of today is a Mr Fraser. The Colquhouns where based in Dunbartonshire in Scotland. It is reported that the MacGregor's of Scotland came down to the low country at the time and terrorised the community and territory of the Colquhouns.

During this time Sir Humphry Colquhoun gathered men and the gentlemen of the local area and attacked the invaders. This battle was bloody and carried on through the evening and night. Round about nightfall it became apparent that the Colquhoun Clan and there associates where being overpowered by there assailants. They had no other option than to retreat.

In the loch lomond town of Luss the Colquhouns had built a castle. The Bannachra castle was there stronghold point.

His assailants chased them and eventually overpowered them, captured and severed Sir Colquhouns private parts.

The Colquhoun Clan carried on and to this day there is a pub and hotel in the town of Luss. The Colquhoun Arms Hotel Luss is now under new management and welcomes guests who are exploring loch lomond and the Trossachs national park or just looking for a relaxing break.

Whats Happining in Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Parks

Loch Lomondo Happings will be bringing you all the news, events and happinings in the Loch lomond and Trossachs Natiopnal Park area. We will also be bringing you reviews on accommodation in the area. From the 5* Cameron House retreats to the hidden gems that no one knows about.

Here at Loch Lomond Happinings we look forward to engaging with people with the same interests as ourselfs such as hill walking, golf and we hope to share views on diferent hotels that our readers have had the pleasure or not in staying in.

Here are some useful links for stuff related to Loch Lomond.

• Loch Lomond Hotels

• Loch Lomond Golf Club
  

• Visiting Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

• Everything about the Loch