Loch Lomond Lodges and Scottish Whiskey

The southern highlands are famous for variegated rock climbing, outstanding whiskey and Loch Lomond lodges!

Rock climbers

Scotland has a long standing affinity with the mountains and has produced some of the world’s best climbers. Ben Nevis towers above all other mountains in Britain and the crags of Scotland offer some of the most challenging climbs in the world as well as easy climbs for beginners. For those who dare to go it alone there are many maps and books available and for those who choose a guided climb, for you too there are a great many guides to choose from who will ensure a memorable adventure in the Scottish highlands.

Scottish Whiskey

Some of the most renowned whiskey distillers’ hail from Scotland, and around the Southern Highlands and Loch Lomond you will also find the boutique distilleries which are less known internationally but for the true connoisseur, this is a whiskey taster’s paradise. From the mainland distilleries which produce dry whiskies with a hint of sea salt to the sophisticated highland malts of Aberfeldy – there is a whiskey in Scotland made for you. While on your whiskey tasting historical journey through Scotland be sure to visit the quaint distillery at Edradour. It is Scotland’s smallest distillery situated near the popular Perthshire holiday town of Pitlochry. This is also home to the River Edge Lodges Bridge of Earn. For those who want to experience Scottish whiskey this is excellent log cabin accommodation very near this gorgeous distillery and other famous Scottish distillers.

Loch Lomond Lodges

These specific Loch Lomond lodges, the Ardlui Lodges are just a few feet from the northern shore of Loch Lomond. From this convenient location visitors can explore distilleries and climb rocks to their hearts content. For the fainter of heart there are many walking and cycling paths along the loch as well as climbing trails into the mountains. For those worried about mixing whiskey and travel, Ardlui and many other Loch Lomond lodges are situated on a network of bicycle paths which run from Arrochar and Tarbet railway station, at the upper end of the loch, to Balloch railway station, at the south end. Then there are 28 kilometres of cycle path running along the west bank. Also at the south end of the loch near Balloch is a large visitor and shopping complex to visit.