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...
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Mar 10
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
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 30, 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 21, 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 21, 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 4, 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