
30/04/2025
Located in the middle of Scotland’s only lake, Lake of Menteith, is an island called Inchmahome.
This peaceful island is home to an ancient monastery named Inchmahome Priory. It was founded in 1238, and was historically visited by Robert the Bruce, acted as a refuge for Mary Queen of Scots as a child, and used as a place of pilgrimage for nobleman and gentry for hundreds of years.
The island is a perfect place for a picnic with many secluded spots and stunning views of the surrounding lake and mountains, coupled with an easy 15 minute stroll around the shoreline of the small island.
Access to the island is by 10 minute boat ride from April - September between 10am and 3.30pm and is limited to 12 passengers, so booking ahead is recommended!
The Lake of Menteith itself is popular with anglers, fishing for rainbow and brown trout. A small car park on the east side of the lake offers easy access for open water swimmers and The Lake of Menteith has been named as a must-do Scottish wild swim.
🏴 Are you going to visit Inchmahome Priory this summer? It’s only 15 minutes drive from us!
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