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A walk from New Lanark village up the riverbank to view the impressive Falls of Clyde

New Lanark village was a significant step both in village design and social provision. Now a UNESCO site it has been beautifully restored.

The distant Campsie Hills viewed from Shandon Farm next to Appletree Cottage On the second of January we took a wonderful walk along the...

Linlithgow Palace is only 32 miles from Appletree Cottage and is well worth a visit. Accessed from the Borough Hall Square in the centre...

We discovered the ancient and historic church of St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow on a recent day out to Linlithgow Palace. Only 32...

Inchmurrin Ferry arrives at the jetty at Arden on the west bank of Loch Lomond During this lovely weather, we took one of our favourite...

Taking advantage of this recent lovely weather, we decided to take a quick hike up Duncryne Hill, (known locally as The Dumpling ) which...

An excellent time was had at Drymen Show this year. Running annually since 1816, give or take the occasional years where rain or, most...

Some time ago, we took a trip up to Lochearnhead and cycled along the former Callander and Oban Line railway up Glen Ogle and over to...

It was a beautiful day at Appletree Self Catering Cottage so we decided to drive up Loch Lomond to the Falls of Falloch known locally as...

The National Wallace Monument towers high on top of Abbey Craig hill overlooking Stirling and the Forth Valley, only 35 minutes drive...

Stirling Castle is a fantastic place to visit – come rain or shine.  Only half an hour’s drive from Appletree Cottage this majestic...

Balloch, Loch Lomond is a bustling village on the southern shore of Loch Lomond, where the River Leven leaves to join the River Clyde and...

Today we’re off to Dumbarton Castle.   Sitting on top of the volcanic plug known as Dumbarton the castle has a history stretching back...

On one of the few dry days after Christmas we were down by nearby Balloch at the southern end of Loch Lomond and decided to have a look...

On Boxing Day we posted a photo of Ben Lomond from the new RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) site, Loch Lomond. Here is a...

Geilston Gardens, National Trust for Scotland Geilston Gardens are by the village of Cardross which is, on the road which runs along the...

It’s another beautiful day at Appletree Cottage Loch Lomond so we decide to visit the National Wallace Monument which is near Stirling...

The National Wallace Monument, Stirling Descending the Wallace Way Having spent a good amount of time on the viewing floor at the top of...

activities around Loch Lomond near luxury Appletree Cottage for eight people Things to do with kids at Appletree Cottage, Loch Lomond &...