News at Lochside Apartment
History outside the window
The island where the tax collector was imprisoned for a week, and the steamer that comes to the Pier every day - just two of the pieces of history you can see from the front windows of Lochside House and Apartment.
23 Oct 2024
Ben A'an, knees and weather permitting!
Discovering the Highlands one hill at a time! We've climbed Ben A'an a few times, as it's about a 45-minute drive from Lochside House. It's only 461 m high, but the views from the top are epic! And you can just about see Lochside House with the naked eye - a little white dot near the end of the Loch.
23 Oct 2024
Cattle-raiding and hostage-taking
If we could go back 350 years in time, the infamous Rob Roy MacGregor would have been one of our neighbours. In 1671, Rob Roy was born about 3 miles from Lochside House in Glengyle at the head of Loch Katrine. Life as a cattle trader was tough, and the farmer made some unfortunate choices which led to him becoming an exceedingly unpopular neighbour!
08 Jul 2024
Blasted royal windows!
The watery landscape that Lochside House has graced since 1900 provides more than just a stunning view: Loch Katrine also supplies the precious elixir of life to the good people of Glasgow and beyond! This feat was made possible by the Victorian engineering triumph that was to bring Queen Victoria herself to the area for its grand opening in 1859, sailing to the new waterworks on the Rob Roy II with her beloved Bertie.
25 Jun 2024
A special offer for this autumn/winter
We are offering our followers a special deal this autumn and winter - four nights for the price of three, to enjoy these spectacular views in all their colour and glory, walk in the nearby woodlands and stroll beside the gently lapping shores of Lochs Lomond, Katrine, Ard, Arklet and many more.
21 Jun 2024
A March Through Time to Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond is just a 4.5-mile walk from Lochside House and Apartment along the scenic Old Military Road to Inversnaid. As you head out of Stronachlachar, keep your eyes peeled for the signposted footpath on the right hand side about half a mile from the house. The undulating path runs parallel to Loch Arklet and spectacular views gradually open up towards the distant hills behind Loch Lomond.
16 Jun 2024
Self catering Loch Lomond activities
At our Loch Lomond self-catering holiday rentals, there is so much to do right on your doorstep. There are walks from the self-catering Lochside House and Lochside Apartment on either side of Loch Katrine or along the Old Military Road to Inversnaid. This takes you to the banks of Loch Lomond and the West Highland Way.
08 Jun 2024
Makeover Time at The Lochside House Airbnb
Are you looking for the perfect Airbnb near Loch Katrine or Loch Lomond? The New Year in 2024 marks a significant makeover time at Loch Katrine, with exciting renovations underway for our self-catering properties: Lochside House and Lochside Apartment.
08 Jun 2024
Tales From The Wild West
Are you searching for an Airbnb near Loch Katrine or Loch Lomond that offers a true communion with nature? Many of our guests come to escape the grey concrete and immerse themselves in the wild beauty of Loch Katrine. While the serene landscapes and sweet aromas are a significant draw, Mother Nature sometimes shows her more fierce and untamed side.
07 Jun 2024