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Frosty Comes To Croftamie
The recent frosty weather we've been having over the last couple of weeks has brought some beautiful clear blue-sky days to Appletree...
Nov 28, 2024


Over Dukes Pass to Loch Achray and beyond
After our journey up the back road from Drymen to Aberfoyle (see previous blog) we continued our drive northwards. Loch Achray looking...
Nov 20, 2024


A trip along the back road from Drymen along cycle route 7
A trip along cycle route 7 between Drymen and Gartmore.
Nov 13, 2024


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...
Aug 19, 2024


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...
Aug 7, 2024


Voyage to inchmurrin Island and its excellent restaurant
Inchmurrin Ferry arrives at the jetty at Arden on the west bank of Loch Lomond During this lovely weather, we took one of our favourite...
Jul 10, 2024


Up the Dumpling by Gartocharn, Loch Lomond
Taking advantage of this recent lovely weather, we decided to take a quick hike up Duncryne Hill, (known locally as The Dumpling ) which...
Jun 26, 2024


Sunny Days at our Self-catering cottage Loch Lomond
Sunny days are here again! After what felt like weeks of endless rain, recent weather has been sunny and warm. The result is that the...
Jun 12, 2024


Drymen show
An excellent time was had at Drymen Show this year. Running annually since 1816, give or take the occasional years where rain or, most...
Jun 2, 2024


Blooming Apple Blossom by Loch Lomond, Scotland
Once again it is our favourite time of year, when new shoots spring from the old and the house martins arrive for their seasonal visit....
May 9, 2024
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