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...
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BLOGS
Aug 7
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
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
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
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
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...
May 9
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....
Mar 21
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 19
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 15
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...
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