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

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...

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...

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

A great start to the New Year is to take a tasting tour at Glengoyne Distillery. Glengoyne is the closest distillery to Appletree...

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...

From Appletree Cottage (Luxury Self Catering for eight people in Croftamie, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park) to Helensburgh...

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

Loch Katrine and Stronachlachar Its a beautiful sunny day at Appletree Cottage and we decide to go for a drive It takes us about fifteen...

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...

Its another lovely day at Appletree Cottage! Today we travel thirty minutes in the car to Port of Monteith and take a small ferry...

Helensburgh Upper to Oban day return by train Another beautiful day at Appletree Self Catering Holiday Cottage, Loch Lomond! Today we...

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

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...

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...

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

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...