Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow, United Kingdom
A grand red sandstone museum with art, natural history and a Spitfire hanging in the hall, free to enter.
Lake · United Kingdom · Scotland
Loch Lomond
A large freshwater loch with islands and hills, within easy reach of Glasgow.
Free to enter about 3 h
For storytellers
Why Loch Lomond matters
Loch Lomond is one of Scotland's best-loved lakes, with wooded islands and mountains rising on the northern shore. A short trip from Glasgow, it offers boat cruises, lakeshore walks and hill climbs. The west bank villages are popular on summer weekends, so aim for a weekday if you want a quieter visit.
Talking points
- Part of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
- Boat trips run from Balloch.
- The West Highland Way follows its east shore.
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