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BLOGS
Jan 7
walk along the R.S.P.B. Loch Lomond Nature Reserve
The distant Campsie Hills viewed from Shandon Farm next to Appletree Cottage On the second of January we took a wonderful walk along the...
Nov 28, 2024
Frosty Comes To Croftamie
The recent frosty weather we've been having over the last couple of weeks has brought some beautiful clear blue-sky days to Appletree...
Nov 20, 2024
Over Dukes Pass to Loch Achray and beyond
After our journey up the back road from Drymen to Aberfoyle (see previous blog) we continued our drive northwards. At the west end of...
Nov 13, 2024
A trip along the back road from Drymen along cycle route 7
A trip along cycle route 7 between Drymen and Gartmore.
Aug 19, 2024
Linlithgow Palace Explored
Linlithgow Palace is only 32 miles from Appletree Cottage and is well worth a visit. Accessed from the Borough Hall Square in the centre...
Aug 7, 2024
St. Michael's church, Linlithgow Palace
We discovered the ancient and historic church of St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow on a recent day out to Linlithgow Palace. Only 32...
Jul 10, 2024
Voyage to inchmurrin Island and its excellent restaurant
During this lovely weather, we took one of our favourite trips. From Arden jetty on the west bank of Loch Lomond we took the ancient...
Jun 26, 2024
Up the Dumpling by Gartocharn, Loch Lomond
Taking advantage of this recent lovely weather, we decided to take a quick hike up Duncryne Hill, (known locally as The Dumpling ) which...
Jun 12, 2024
Sunny Days at our Self-catering cottage Loch Lomond
Sunny days are here again! After what felt like weeks of endless rain, recent weather has been sunny and warm. The result is that the...
Jun 2, 2024
Drymen show
An excellent time was had at Drymen Show this year. Running annually since 1816, give or take the occasional years where rain or, most...
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