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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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...
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...
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 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...
Jan 8
glengoyne distillery visit
A great start to the New Year is to take a tasting tour at Glengoyne Distillery. Glengoyne is the closest distillery to Appletree...
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...
Aug 5, 2019
Hill House in a cage
From Appletree Cottage (Luxury Self Catering for eight people in Croftamie, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park) to Helensburgh...
Jun 19, 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...
Jan 12, 2019
Tea and Cake at Stronachlachar
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...
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...
Aug 20, 2018
An enchanting ruined priory on Inchmahom Island, Lake of Menteith
Its another lovely day at Appletree Cottage! Today we travel thirty minutes in the car to Port of Monteith and take a small ferry...
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 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...
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...
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...
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