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Rob Roy's Bathtub
It was a beautiful day at Appletree Self Catering Cottage so we decided to drive up Loch Lomond to the Falls of Falloch known locally as...
Mar 19, 2024


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 15, 2024


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...
Mar 14, 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 10, 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...
Mar 9, 2024


Things to do at Balloch, Loch Lomond
Balloch, Loch Lomond is a bustling village on the southern shore of Loch Lomond, where the River Leven leaves to join the River Clyde and...
Jan 23, 2024


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 17, 2024


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...
Jan 8, 2024


SNOWING AT APPLETREE COTTAGE
Today the temperature fell a few degrees. Then just as we were waiting to welcome our Hogmanay guests, snow started falling heavily...
Dec 30, 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...
Dec 29, 2023
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