Visit Loch Lomond Summer Newsletter 2010
Summer Breaks Loch Lomond
Whats On at Loch Lomond this Summer
Robert the Bruce Centre Opens at Loch Lomond
Cruise Loch Lomond this Summer
Barclays Scottish Open 2010!
West Highland Way Log Book
Summer Breaks Loch Lomond
Summer Solstice was on Monday 21st June at 7.43am. It marks the longest day of the year and is extremely special in certain pagan religions. It marks the day of the year where there will be the most sunlight so gives people an opportunity all over the world to spend much of their day in the sunshine. Why not join us at Loch Lomond and enjoy not only the sunshine but breathtaking scenery and warm Scottish hospitality. Go on take a break and Visit Loch Lomond ! Check out Summer Short Breaks at Loch Lomond
Whats on at Loch Lomond this Summer
See our Whats On Loch Lomond section where we have a great mix of interesting events in and around the loch this Summer. There are a lot of outdoor pursuits for both thrill seekers and the less active alike. Be it canoeing, or cruising, or swinging through trees at a terrible height ! you will find it here in central Scotland. From Folk Festivals to Highland Games and Gatherings, there is something for everyone.
For lots more things to do over the forthcoming Summer months take a look at What’s On Loch Lomond.
Robert the Bruce Centre Opens near Loch Lomond
Lord and Lady Elgin along with their son Lord Bruce, descendants of Scotland’s greatest king were guests of honour at the official opening of the country’s first Robert the Bruce Heritage Centre. The former Renton train station near Balloch, Loch Lomond has been transformed into a facility to celebrate the life of the Bruce. This new major attraction will be enjoyed by locals as well as the many tourists who visit the area every year. The centre has been transformed inside and out with displays, art and information on Bruce, his manor house and his life at Pillanflatt in Renton. Artefacts collected from the area includes pieces of pottery and jewellery which have been dated to around the time the king of Scots would have roamed the land. The Robert the Bruce centre promotes and share the area’s proud links with the Bruce who lived and died on land near Renton. Well worth a visit.
Cruise Loch Lomond this Summer
Sweeney’s Cruises operate a selection of 1 hour, 2 hr and evening cruises on Loch Lomond to suit most visitors to this beautiful part of Scotland.
The One Hour Cruise sails on the most picturesque part of Loch Lomond, taking in the breathtaking scenery including Loch Lomond Shores Visitor Complex, and Loch Lomonds historical stately homes – Cameron House, Auchendennan, Auchenhaglish, and Arden House, each with its own story to tell. Sailing further up the Loch, take in the fantastic views of Ben Lomond, Scotlands most southerly Munro, before passing Inchmurrin, with the ruins of the 12th Century Lennox Castle where Mary Queen of Scots once stayed.
Written commentaries are available on board in eight different languages and there are few better ways to while away a most pleasant hour. There are five passenger boats – two of which are available for private charter – what a great place for a wedding – cruising, romantic Loch Lomond on the Silver Marlin.
Barclays Scottish Open 2010
Congratulations to the 2010 Barclays Scottish Open winner : EDOARDO MOLINARI
Congratulations to 29year old Italian, Edoardo Molinari, who was the toast of Loch Lomond after winning his first European Tour title at the Barclays Scottish Open. 2010. Runner-up was Darren Clarke while home fans watched Scot Stephen Gallacher, earn a fourth-placed finish. Molinari from Turin played in the idyllic surrounding of Loch Lomond Golf Club a final round 74 ( in terrible conditions) and took the title from Germanys Martin Kaymer, winner of the Barclays Scottish Open 2009.A happy Edourdo earned a s500,000 cheque in prize money.
For futher information visit Loch Lomond Scottish Open 2010
West Highland Way Log Book
West Highland Way Log Book
This summer saw the opening of a new tourist information centre in Milngavie (located at the Frazer Centre in the Milngavie precinct). From here you will be able to collect your West Highland Way Log book (or West Highland Way Passport) and have it stamped at least one time daily along the way. Why not take some time out this summer and enjoy this long distance walk from Milngavie ( near Glasgow) to Fort William in the Highlands and do the West Highland Way Walk
Stamp Locations are as follows.
Milngavie : Tourist Information Point
Drymen : The Winnock Hotel
Balmaha : The Oak Tree Inn
Rowardennan : The Rowardennan Hotel
Inversnaid : The Inversnaid Hotel
Inverannan : Beinglass Campsite
Crainlarich : Rod and Reel Pub
Tyndrum : Tyndrum Lodge Hotel
Bridge of Orchy : Bridge of Orchy Hotel
Inveroran : Inveroran Hotel
Kingshouse : King’s House Hotel
Kinglochleven : The Tailrace Inn
Fort Willian : Crog and Gruel Pub (Town Centre)
Certificate and medal available at the final stamp location.
The famous West Highland Way Long Distance Scottish Walk from Milngavie on the outskirts of Glasgow to Fort William in the Highlands attracts people from all around the world every year.
