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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 26, 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 12, 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...
Jun 2, 2024


Blooming Apple Blossom by Loch Lomond, Scotland
Once again it is our favourite time of year, when new shoots spring from the old and the house martins arrive for their seasonal visit....
May 9, 2024


Cycling Old Glen Ogle Railway Line
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...
Mar 21, 2024


Rob Roy's Bathtub
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...
Mar 19, 2024


Exploring the national Wallace monument
The National Wallace Monument towers high on top of Abbey Craig hill overlooking Stirling and the Forth Valley, only 35 minutes drive...
Mar 15, 2024


Visit to Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle is a fantastic place to visit – come rain or shine. Only half an hour’s drive from Appletree Cottage this majestic...
Mar 14, 2024


A wander up The Whangie
Last week's Sunday newspaper rated The Whangie as the "Walk of the Week". It is a great walk with fantastic views and is very easy to...
Mar 10, 2024


A Walk around the Earlsburn reservoir
A trip to the Earlsburn reservoirs, nestling deep in the Campsie Hills between Fintry and Denny is a good easy walk. From the main...
Mar 9, 2024
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