We just thought that it might be interesting for us to note a few of our top hotels for tours of Scotland. In Edinburgh we usually place guests at the Balmoral. The elegance and history of this hotel make it a real pleasure to stay in. The location...
This is a small rural community on the banks of Loch Lomond in Scotland. The West Highland Way passes through Inversnaid. At Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours, we find it interesting for a number of reasons. There are splendid views of the so called Arrochar Alps. These mountains consist...
This is one of the most celebrated beauty spots in Britain. It is situated near Loch Lomond in Scotland. The area is a must see on any tours of Scotland. In fact, the Trossachs is a large forest park. It is an area of wooded glens, forested braes, and...
At Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours we have a great nine/ten-day trip around Scotland. We begin at Cameron House for two nights. This allows us to visit Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond. Then we move through the Highlands to the Isle of Skye. We stay at Kinloch Lodge for...
This is a small narrow, and romantic, pass to the Central Highlands. It is stunning and gives you a feeling of the past and how folk travelled. The River Leny flows through this pass, and there are the picturesque Falls of Leny to see. It’s well worth visiting...
This is the largest body of inland water in Great Britain and well worth seeing on any tours of Scotland. It is 24 miles long and varies in width from ¾ mile to 5 miles. There are 30 islands in Loch Lomond. One island is Inchmurrin, which has...
Once the first stopping place of the many paddle steamers cruising up Loch Lomond, Balmaha is situated on the south-east side of the loch, less accessible than the west side, which takes the road going north from Glasgow. The sailors may head for any one of...
The ‘Bonny Banks’ and ‘Bonny Braes’ of Loch Lomond have long been Glasgow’s rural retreat – a scenic region of hills, lochs, and healthy fresh air within easy reach of Scotland’s largest city. Since the 1930’s Glaswegians have made a regular weekend exodus to the...
Stirling is one of those regions central Scotland specialises in. it provides a taste of both lowlands and Highlands; has a staggering share of landmark battlegrounds; is peppered with castles and tales of legendary figures; and contains a slice of natural beauty that will literally...