BLOGS

Nov 12, 2017

Search for the Source of the Endrick!

Another glorious day at Appletree Cottage! The sun is shining and the sky is clear as we set off to find the source of the Endrick Water,...

Sep 7, 2017

Aboard The Maid of the Loch paddle steamer and a visit to Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival.

Another lovely day at Appletree Cottage, Luxury self-catering lodge! Today we decided to nip down the road and explore the Loch Lomond...

Aug 26, 2017

Outlander meets Monty Python at Doune Castle

Visit to Doune Castle - 26 Aug 2017 We decide to head off to visit DOUNE CASTLE about half an hour’s drive away. A favourite stop on the...

Aug 21, 2017

Walking round Sallochy and Ross Point

Sallochy Bay Another fine day at Appletree Cottage and today we explore the peninsula immediately north of Sallochy Bay on the east side...

Aug 19, 2017

Excellent walk to Loch Sloy Dam – 25 July 2017

A lovely day with a little bit of a breeze and occasional cloud. Perfect for walking. The plan was to walk from Arrochar at the head of...

May 25, 2017

Places to Visit near Appletree Cottage

There are many great days out to be had at Appletree Cottage. Recently we had an enquiry from a guest from the USA. He was particularly...

May 8, 2017

Bird Spotting record for April 2017

Group of Ornithologists spot thirty species whilst staying at Appletree Cottage In late August this year (2017) a group of ornithologists...

Dec 29, 2016

Exploring Glen Finglas Dam and the Bicycle Tree

On a lovely clear day we drove north towards Aberfoyle from Appletree Cottage. Following the following the A809 heading north from...

Dec 9, 2016

Loch Lomond from Balloch

Last Sunday (4 Dec 16) the waters of Loch Lomond were still when this photograph was taken from Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch. The Maid...

Nov 25, 2016

Beautiful day on Bute

Day-trip to The Isle of Bute from Appletree Cottage, Loch Lomond on 5 Nov 2016 This was a great day out to the isle of Bute in the firth...