Appletree Cottage, Loch Lomond, Scotland

19/05/2025

Discover the best off-road cycling in Scotland! 🚴‍♂️ Aberfoyle in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park might just be your next adventure spot. Check out our latest blog to find out more! https://wix.to/Z5oefV8

We’re sometimes asked “where is the best off-road cycling in Scotland?” and in particular “what is the best off-road cycle area near Loch Lomond?” Aberfoyle in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is possibly the answer to both of these questions.

19/05/2025

Looking for the perfect spring adventure? Check out our latest blog on climbing Ben A'an! Experience stunning views and the joy of hill walking. 🌼🥾 Read more at https://wix.to/xDwqdnd
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In this wonderful spring weather, we decided to go for a bit of a hill walk. And where better than the very popular Ben A’an at the eastern end of Loch Katrine?

15/05/2025

Pastoral scene on the way back from Drymen this morning

17/03/2025

Looking for the perfect escape? Discover the breathtaking waterfalls near Loch Lomond! Dive into our blog to find out how to experience this natural beauty on your next visit! 🌍💦

An account of waterfalls around Loch Lomond, Scotland within reach of Appletree Luxury Cottage, self catering holiday let.

27/02/2025

A picturesque walk from New Lanark village leads you to the stunning Falls of Clyde. 🌏✨ Read more about this adventure: https://wix.to/UNvK0Bu

A walk from New Lanark village up the riverbank to view the impressive Falls of Clyde

26/02/2025

Have you ever walked through history? 🏰 New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a unique view into the past with its beautifully restored village. Join us in exploring its significance in village design and social provision. Read more here: https://wix.to/2CWqxfP

New Lanark village was a significant step both in village design and social provision. Now a UNESCO site it has been beautifully restored.

07/01/2025

Join us for a stunning walk along the R.S.P.B. Loch Lomond Nature Reserve! 🐦🌲 Experience breathtaking views of the Campsie Hills and connect with nature. Don't miss out on this amazing adventure! Check out more details here: https://wix.to/kmZloVt

On the second of January we took a wonderful walk along the paths of the Loch Lomond Nature Reserve recently created by the R.S.P.B. (Royal Society for Protection of Birds)The sun was shining as we left Appletree Cottage and Shandon Farm with the snow-covered distant Campsie Hills glinting in the li...

28/11/2024

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The recent frosty weather we've been having over the last couple of weeks has brought some beautiful clear blue-sky days to Appletree Cottage and Croftamie.In our Shandon Farm apple orchard, all the leaves have fallen and the trees lie still and bare.Looking west beyond Croftamie village, we can see...

20/11/2024

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After our journey up the back road from Drymen to Aberfoyle (see previous blog) we continued our drive northwards.At the west end of Aberfoyle main street we followed the road round a sharp bend and started our ascent of Dukes Pass. Constructed by the Duke of Montrose in 1855 the steep and winding D...

20/11/2024

Back road from Drymen to Gartmore along cycle route 7

A trip along cycle route 7 between Drymen and Gartmore.

19/08/2024

Great day out exploring Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow