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...
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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 14
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...
Jan 23
Things to do at Balloch, Loch Lomond
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...
Jan 17
Dumbarton castle visit
Today we’re off to Dumbarton Castle. Sitting on top of the volcanic plug known as Dumbarton the castle has a history stretching back...
Dec 29, 2023
MAID OF THE LOCH AT THE END OF 2023
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...
Dec 28, 2023
RSPB SITE AND WALK AT Loch Lomond
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...
Jun 20, 2019
Fabulous Geilston Gardens
Geilston Gardens, National Trust for Scotland Geilston Gardens are by the village of Cardross which is, on the road which runs along the...
Nov 5, 2018
A visit to National Wallace Monument
It’s another beautiful day at Appletree Cottage Loch Lomond so we decide to visit the National Wallace Monument which is near Stirling...
Nov 5, 2018
Visit to Wallace Monument (Part 2) from Appletree Self Catering Cottage Loch Lomond
The National Wallace Monument, Stirling Descending the Wallace Way Having spent a good amount of time on the viewing floor at the top of...
Sep 29, 2018