Loch Lomond is one of a very few natural phenomena that are famous for being famous. The song may have something to do with this, but even without it, the place itself has a special quality that has always captured the imagination. The loch holds a very special place in the hearts of many, whether they live near of far away. What makes it so special is its natural beauty, the diversity of its landscapes and its wildlife, the contrast between highland and lowland, and the way the loch pulls all these elements together. More information about the loch can be found on www.loch-lomond.net

Ardlui is situated at the Northern most point of Loch Lomond and is near to some of the best walking routes around the Loch, with a ferry to take you across the Loch to join up with the West Highland Way.

Locally there are lots of small towns and villages such as Balloch, Tarbet, Luss, Crianlarich, Arrochar and Helensburgh. They all have there own beautiful scenery, places to visit and things to do.

Glasgow is only 1 hour away from Ardlui and is the largest city in Scotland. Known as the second city of the empire it has a great history and character. Having recently won the City of Culture award there are lots of art galleries and museums. For the more adventurous there is the nightlife with Glasgow having many trendy and traditional nightclubs and pubs. If you enjoy shopping then this is the place to go with plenty of shopping centers and lots of different shops for everyone.

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is only 2 hours from Ardlui. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Edinburgh Castle as a backdrop is situated in the center of the city and is a great day out. It is also a city that oozes class and style and has something for everyone. During August it holds the world famous Edinburgh Festival and Tattoo.

Boating
Loch Lomond has always had a tradition of boating, the Loch has been used by people wanting to enjoy the area from the water, for many years. We have a day boat available to hire from Ardlui which holds up to 5 persons. Please contact us for further information.

Walking/Climbing/Cycling
There are walks and cycle paths along the lochside and numerous hill and forest walks in the surrounding area with climbing for the more adventurous close at hand.

Fishing
The fishing is one of the best in Scotland, with Loch Lomond containing salmon, sea trout, brown trout and is legendary for it's pike, being one of Scotland's premier pike waters. More information at www.lochlomondfishing.co.uk

Golfing
There are 16 local golf courses that give you a feast of opportunities plus there is the exclusive Loch Lomond course, with it’s World Invitation Open championship and holders of the Solheim Cup.