The Cameron House Hotel

De-Vere Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond

This historic hotel was built in the seventeenth century, is situated on a main road and renovated in 2008.

It consists of two buildings with 3 floors and 128 rooms, of which 25 are suites. An ideal place for excursions and free from daily stress. It has a large garden, lobby with lifts, 24 hour reception, a cloakroom and a safe, a café, a beauty salon with hairdresser, bar, games room, bike rental, 3 restaurants à la carte conference rooms with capacity for 150 guests and WLAN Internet access.

The hotel also has parking, a clubhouse and a playground, room service and laundry. This luxury hotel, located Prilla of Loch Lomond, has wonderful views over the lake and hilly lomond National Park. Its convenient location allows 20 minutes to central Glasgow.

The town of Balloch is 2 km away, where you d etrenes station and shops. The airport is 35 km. Each of the 3 restaurants offering different styles. Smollets is served in a rich and varied breakfast buffet. In the Georgian room can dine in luxury, while the Marina offers more relaxed atmosphere overlooking the lake.

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.

Why Go To York?

Today's post is not really going to be about any particular hotel York but about the place itself and the many reasons one would want to in the first place.

York lies within the Vale of York, a flat area of fertile land bordered by the Pennies, the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Wolds.

Vale of York is dryer and warmer than the rest of the Yorkshire and Humberside region. York has a fine musical heritage and modern day York has a vast array of live music performances all year round. For music lovers the national centre of early music stages concerts encompassing every medium from classical and medieval to traditional jazz and contemporary.

Explore York with guided tours, river trips and open-top bus tours. If you feel brave enough embark upon one of York's famous ghost tours... an experience not to be missed whilst in the most haunted city in Europe!

York is the ideal touring base to explore the magnificent surrounding North Yorkshire attractions and countryside. Discover historic houses and gardens, Yorkshire's national parks, traditional villages, churches, castles and Yorkshire's heritage coast.

York's wealth of attractions could keep even the most determined visitor occupied for weeks. A visit to the York Minster, the largest Gothic Cathedral north of the Alps goes without saying. Do not miss the Jorvik Viking Centre an award winning experience transporting you to a Viking settlement 1000 years ago or the National Railway Museum with the finest collection of trains in the world.

An example of a great and also thrilling activity is the F1 Racing – Indoor Karting Ideal for Corporate events, large and small group events and individuals. Fully licensed bar. Secure parking with CCTV. Fully insured and a member of York Tourist Bureau and The National Karting Association. Located on York’s only leisure park at Monks Cross with ample parking and also adjacent to the large retail complex of Monks Cross.

Take a stroll around York's ancient streets and admire the stunning architecture before dining in one of the city's stylish restaurants. Afterwards catch a film or a show or simply unwind with a drink. Be assured of a warm and friendly welcome in one of many traditional pubs or stylish wine bars.

The Drimsynie House Hotel in Loch Goilhead

If you are looking for a roasting welcome and excellent value for money, the Drimsynie House Hotel is the choice to construct for a bed and breakfast break in Scotland.

The Drimsynie House Hotel is the focus piece of the Drimsynie Estates. It sits in an elevated location overlooking its own golf course and Loch Goil. Just 1 mile from the scenic village of Lochgoilhead this accomplished area is in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park

The Drimsynie Hotel offers awesome value-for-money for such a location. There are bedrooms in the original building, as well as, in a newer extension. The Drimsynie hotel has three 4-poster suites with Loch views as well as twin, double and family rooms.

Offering a multitude of guest amenities and facilities, such as an extensive swimming-pool, a sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room, indoor bowling, ice skating rink, snooker table and hence much more!

Drimsynie House Hotel is situated in Lochgoilhead and is nearly 9.8km from Cairndow.

Loch Goil is placed to the west of Arrochar and is reached by driving over the Rest and Be Thankful road to Loch Fyne then taking the little road to Lochgoilhead. It is a pleasant drive of around 90 minutes from Glasgow.

Foxglove Cottages and Loch Lomond

Foxglove Cottages at the stunning Loch Lomond

Foxglove Cottages are desirably located on the world famous West Highland Way and in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park yet only a 10 minute walk to restaurants, pubs etc. in Drymen.

Foxglove cottages are available all year round. Bookings as a rulefor a minimum of seven nights beginning on a Saturday. We do offer three and four night breaks out of season ie the first weekend in November until the last weekend in March, the exception being school holidays, Christmas and New Year.

All our self catering cottages are privately owned and managed. The holiday cottages are located at the end of a road half a mile mile long where there is no through interchange making it ideal for children to play safely.

The Foxglove Cottages are Self-catering Holiday homes that are set in a spectacular loch side location with mature landscaped gardens.

Most Foxglove Cottages are listed weekly normally Saturday to Saturday however in the quieter months it is achievable to book short breaks, also many cottage owners will accept a short break if it is close to the date.

The Foxglove suites and Cottages are placed in Drymen. Drymen is located to the west of the Campsie Fells hills and gathers spectacular views of Dumgoyne to the east and Loch Lomond to the west.

The Inverbeg Inn

The Newly Refurbished Inverbeg Inn

If you are looking for accommodation in loch lomond that are that little bit different than the others? Then look no further than the Inverbeg Inn at Luss. This contemporary Inn is very stylish. Just been refurbished in a multi million pound redevelopment project that has transformed it back to its ancient glory. That's rite ancient! This little gem was first serving drinks to locals and travellers as far back as 1814, although it has just had its refurbishment to bring it up to stylish and contemporary standards the Inverbeg Inn has certainly not lost its traditional charm before or after its upgrade.

Also part of the Inverbeg Inn history is the Beach House that sits on the banks of loch lomond. This luxurious pad has balconies that offer views out across the jetty onto the loch and surrounding mountains behind.

In the relaxed atmosphere of the Inverbeg Inn you can try the locally acclaimed best fish and chips in Scotland, or if batters not for you the Buccleuch burgers or steaks may flavour your taste buds. Surprisingly you can take your meal away with you if that's what you prefer!

If you are travelling from the Glasgow area the its only a thirty minute drive, head for the A82 and continue by the picturesque village of Luss for a further 3 miles towards the towering Ben Lomond mountain and you will come across the Inn at Inverbeg.

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.