Lying on the banks of Loch Lomond, the West Dumbartonshire town of Balloch is for many a gateway to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Readily accessible by rail or road, Balloch is only a short journey from Glasgow’s city centre, and is assembled on the banks of the River Leven, tucked beside Alexandria and Jamestown. Balloch is the departure point for loch cruises – of which, Sweeney’s have been in business for over 100 years – and on the Leven there are a huge number of pleasure craft ranging from small fishing boats to luxury power-cruisers. The massive retail and leisure development of Loch Lomond Shores has been a huge economic boon for the area, with the hustle and bustle of Loch Lomond’s western shores contrasting markedly with its more bucolic eastern banks. Loch Lomond shores has a variety of big-name high street retailers, and its Sealife Centre is a great place to reward the kids for good behaviour after dragging them around the shops. Golfing fans swarm to the area each summer when the Loch Lomond Open is contested. Loch Lomond Golf Course has seen some of the world’s most celebrated pros in action, and with the nearby Carrick Golf Course, Balloch and Loch Lomond offers landlubbers more than their fair share of activities. Balloch Country Park and Castle have also been the venue for some huge outdoor pop concerts, temporarily raising the volume in an area more celebrated for its peace and quiet, no matter how busy it can get in the summer.
Club
Holiday Park
Inn
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
Princes Rose Cantonese Restaurant
Stables Bar & Restaurant
Activities
Sweeneys Cruises(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Places to Stay near Balloch
Sky House (0.36 miles)
'A piece of Heaven' USA visitor, 'It's the SKY house', my younger son, and it IS - BOTH, Do Come. Wonderful touring as roads from Inverness circle to all Highlands and islands returning in our ... More | visit websiteCulloden House Hotel (0.81 miles)
At the time of the Jacobite rising in 1745-46, Culloden House was requisitioned by Bonnie Prince Charlie and used as his lodging and battle headquarters prior to that fateful and final battle on Culloden Moor ... More | visit website
Smithton Hotel (1.48 miles)
This hotel is situated approximately 3.5 miles from Inverness town centre, 5 miles from Inverness Airport and only 1.5 miles from historic Culloden Battlefield. It is thus ideally situated for the tourist savouring the delights of ... More | visit website
Morayston House B & B (1.71 miles)
Westview House (1.93 miles)
Express by Holiday Inn Inverness (2.78 miles)
We are within easy reach of many attractions, Loch Ness, Culloden Battle Field, Cawdor Castle and many more. Express by Holiday Inn Inverness hotel has high standards that are maintained throughout. All 94 rooms have colour ... More | visit website
New Drumossie Hotel (3.09 miles)
This newly refurbished deluxe four-star hotel in the heart of the Highlands overlooking the Moray Firth radiates luxury, charm and character. The 9 acres of private parkland surrounding the hotel instantly give a feeling of ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Inverness Centre (3.12 miles)
Thistle Inverness (3.21 miles)
This modern, friendly non-smoking hotel offers traditional Scottish hospitality. Close to Inverness city centre, this hotel is an excellent tourist base and offers complimentary car parking for all residents. Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, Fort William, Glencoe, ... More | visit website
The Lodge (3.40 miles)
This award-wining luxury bed and breakfast accommodation is set in 80 acres of peaceful pasture land with stunning views down the River Nairn Valley to the Culloden Viaduct. Daviot Lodge is a proud winner of AA ... More | visit website
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