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Jan 7
walk along the R.S.P.B. Loch Lomond Nature Reserve
The distant Campsie Hills viewed from Shandon Farm next to Appletree Cottage On the second of January we took a wonderful walk along the...


Mar 21, 2024
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 10, 2024
A wander up The Whangie
Last week's Sunday newspaper rated The Whangie as the "Walk of the Week". It is a great walk with fantastic views and is very easy to...


Mar 9, 2024
A Walk around the Earlsburn reservoir
A trip to the Earlsburn reservoirs, nestling deep in the Campsie Hills between Fintry and Denny is a good easy walk. From the main...


Dec 26, 2023
Beautiful Boxing Day by Loch Lomond
After several days of heavy rain over the days leading up to Christmas, and Christmas Day itself, it was great to get out into the open...


Apr 29, 2019
Fantastic Walk to Helensburgh and Hill House
Walk from Glen Fruin to Helensburgh Hill House A great easy walk with beautiful panoramic views is not what we were expecting on this day...


Feb 8, 2019
Winter Scenes around Loch Lomond
Duncryne Hill (aka "the Dumpling") Gartocharn, Loch Lomond Winter wonders on the doorstep of Appletree Last weekend (2 Feb 19) after a...


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...


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...


Aug 20, 2018
A day out walking in the lovely Luss hills
It is another beautiful day at Appletree Cottage! Today we fancy a walk. Something moderate and within easy reach. We see the Luss hills...


Apr 3, 2018
Great Seafood on day out to Oban
In March we took the train from Helensburgh Upper to Oban for a day out. from Appletree Cottage (see previous blog) When we arrived at...


Mar 23, 2018
Fabulous train journey to Oban on 17 March 2018
Helensburgh Upper to Oban day return by train Another beautiful day at Appletree Self Catering Holiday Cottage, Loch Lomond! Today we...


Dec 12, 2017
Beautiful Clear Crisp Weather at Appletree Cottage- 3 photos
A recent cold snap has seen temperatures of minus seven degrees centigrade. Clear skies and sunshine have brought a touch of magic to our...


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 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...


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...


Nov 3, 2016
Great Round Trip from Appletree Cottage including a ferry to Dunoon and two good gourmet hotels
Excursion from Appletree Self-Catering Cottage, Loch Lomond on 8 Oct 2016 We had a great trip a few weeks ago on 8th October. From...
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