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The image top is of the Tullie Inn
ideal for meals, with the small Train Station
behind. Regular trains run throughout the day
between Balloch and Glasgow taking about 50
minutes.
Second top is the Information Centre across
the road from the Inn.
Next to the Information Centre is the car
park and booking office for the Loch Lomond
Boat Trips by Sweeney Cruises.
The Cruise Boats depart from the Balloch
Slip on the River Leven with a 1 mile trip
along the River into Loch Lomond.
Loch Lomond is the largest Loch in Scotland
by surface area, 22 miles long, with about 60
islands.
The Boat Trips run all year ranging from 50
minutes to 2 hours. Sweeney Cruises also run a
Waterbus throughout the summer dropping off and
picking up around Loch Lomond.
Balloch House
Hotel is on the other side of the River
Leven, at the entrance to Balloch Castle
Park.
Balloch Castle
Country Park is a short walk from Balloch
centre following a riverside path next to the
Balloch House Hotel. The park has great views
over the Loch, has a Walled Garden and Balloch Castle
can be viewed.
The first Balloch Castle was built for the
Lennox Clan in the 1200s. The castle seen today
was completed in 1809 for John Buchanan. The
Castle and Estate were bought by the Council in
1915 to be opened to the public.
The Loch Lomond Highland
Games are held in Balloch Castle Country
Park in July each year.
The Maid of the
Loch is at Loch Lomond Shores 1 mile north
of Balloch. This Paddle Steamer was built in
1953 for trips on Loch Lomond. She was taken
out of service and laid up at Loch Lomond
Shores in 1981. The Steamer is now open to the
public as a cafe/bar with the possibility she
may be used for trips on the Loch again.
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