Winter at Loch Lomond & Trossachs Cottages

Some photos from around our cottages at Loch Katrine during the last few weeks of snow.

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Waterside Cottage a lochside Cottage, Lomond and Trossachs

Waterside Cottage, Loch Lomond and Trossachs Park

3 bedroom Cottage just 10 yards from Loch Katrine with great loch views.

7 nights from 27th August for Special rate of £ 600

Late Deal Waterside Cottage, Lomond and Trossachs Cottage

Late deal at Waterside Cottage 3 Bedroom cottage 10 yards from the water at Loch Katrine in the Lomond & Trossachs Park. Sleeps 6.

27th August 7 nights for £600

Call 0141 644 0914 or 07590 010860

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Local events around Loch Lomond and Trossachs Cottages

Details from Historic Scotland Summer Magazine about local events in and around Loch Lomond and Trossachs Cottages.

This information is provide for guests of Lochside House, Lochside Cottage, Lochside Apartment and Waterside Cottage at Loch Katrine, Lomond and Trossachs.

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Photo from around Loch Lomond and Trossachs Cottages at Loch Katrine

Pictures of sunset around Loch Katrine yesterday 26th April 2010

These are some of the views around Loch Lomond and Trossachs Cottages at Loch Katrine.

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Lomond and trossachs Cottages details of walking events

Walking Events in Scotland from www.Walkhighlands.co.uk ( see www.walkhighlands.co.uk for full details )

10 - 16 April Walk Islay walking festival on Islay http://www.walkislay.co.uk/

16 - 18 April Huntly Walking Festival - 1st year for this festival which features a wheelchair walk, walk with artist Hamish Fulton, a mass sponsored walk, and an evening ceilidh. See website for details. http://www.huntly.net/events/page.php?event_id=79

17 April The Munro Society's Irvine Butterfield Memorial Lecture, 7pm Birnam Institute, £7. Jim Crumley, Scotland's foremost nature writer. http://www.themunrosociety.com/eventsdiary.html

18 April - Walking with Birds, Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick, 8am. Early morning guided walk. Email info@seabird.org for more details and booking.

29 April - 3 May - Spirit of Speyside - ok its whisky rather than walking but the events offer plenty of chances to explore the fabulous local scenery in between music and drams - some guided walks. http://www.spiritofspeyside.com/

Coming up

1 - 8 May - Caithness & Sutherland Walking Festival http://www.walkcaithness.com/index.shtml

15 - 21 May Ballater Royal Deeside Walking Festival ,
http://www.royal-deeside.org.uk/RDnews/walkweek.htm

19 - 23 May Keswick Mountain Festival see website for details, http://www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk/

28 - 31 May Glen Affric Walking Festival http://www.naturalhighguiding.co.uk/affric.htm


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Loch Lomond and Trossachs Cottage guests should visit Stirling Castle Easter Event

Historic Scotland

PRESS RELEASE
DATE: 10/03/10

CELEBRATE SPRING AND ENJOY AN EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA AT STIRLING CASTLE

ONE OF SCOTLAND’S MOST MAGNIFICENT HISTORIC PROPERTIES GEARS UP FOR A WEEKEND OF REVELRY

Looking for some Spring cheer after the long winter? Then make sure you head for Stirling Castle this Easter for a great day out. The stunning stronghold is gearing up for a superb weekend of family fun and entertainment.

‘Easter Revelry’ - on Saturday 3rd April, Sunday 4th and Monday 5th – promises a packed programme of light-hearted amusement for all ages. A colourful cast of costumed characters will be performing comedy, magic, puppetry and interactive shows. And with everything included in the normal admission price to the castle, great value, as well as great fun, is guaranteed.

Historic Scotland events manager Nick Finnigan said: “We’ve got a fantastic line-up of entertainment in store at our big ‘Easter Revelry’ event at Stirling over the three days, and a really talented cast of performers.

“There will be a jester and juggler, a puppet show based on tales from Scottish history, music and dancers, and a hilarious panto-style comedy show featuring ‘Baron Hardegg’ and ‘Squire Softboiled’ - characters who were a huge hit at our previous popular Easter events.

“And as well as all of that, we’ll have a ‘World of Owls’ interactive display, offering visitors a chance to get a close look at a range of different types of owls, and watch some of these fascinating birds of prey taking part in flying displays.”

Gillian MacDonald, Stirling Castle Visitor Services and Business Development Manager said: “Our three days of excellent entertainment offer superb value for money – plus, of course a chance to explore one of Scotland’s most outstanding historic attractions, so we hope that as many families as possible will join us here at Stirling Castle this Easter.”

‘Easter Revelry’ takes place from noon to 4pm on each of the three days over the Easter Weekend. Stirling Castle admission charges are: adults, £9.00, Concessions £7.20, Children £5.40, and entry is free for Historic Scotland Members.




 Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s grandest castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture. From the castle’s ramparts, visitors can take in views over two of Scotland’s most important battle sites – Stirling Bridge (1297) and Bannockburn (1314). The castle is at the head of Stirling’s historic old town, off M9 junction 9 or 10. Tel: 01786 450000. For details of opening times and further information on the castle, visit www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk.
 Major conservation work has been carried out at Stirling Castle over many years to preserve the attraction as a major national and international monument. An ambitious £12 million scheme, the Stirling Castle Palace Project, is currently underway to restore and refurbish the Royal Palace at Stirling and present the Royal Lodgings as they might have appeared in the heyday of Scotland’s Stewart court in the mid 16th century. An interpretive display on the court of James V will be created in the palace vaults and a Renaissance Gallery on the upper floors of the palace will house the original Stirling Heads, a rare group of intricately carved oak ceiling medallions depicting kings,queens, courtiers and mythological creatures. Costumed interpreters will bring to life the history of the 16th century to enrich visitors’ enjoyment.

 Stirling Castle is one of the most popular of 345 outstanding heritage properties and sites in the care of Historic Scotland. Ranging from prehistoric dwellings to medieval castles, and from cathedrals to industrial buildings, these include some of the leading tourism attractions in the country. Among these are Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart Castles, Skara Brae, and the Border Abbeys. For further details of all of Historic Scotland’s sites visit: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/properties and for more information on Stirling Castle, visit: www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk

 Historic Scotland’s Mission is: to safeguard Scotland’s historic environment and to promote its understanding and enjoyment.

Whats on near Loch Lomond and Trossachs cottages.

Tonight Wednesday 27th January 2010 -

" Mountain man" Cameron McNeish gives a talk on his extensive experience of walking in the hills and mountains in and around Loch Lomond and Trossachs Park and thru out Scotland.

Carnegie Library Ayr £6