Things to do
Ardlui Retreat
Proudly overlooking the Loch from its commanding position, and with its abundance of water sports activities, Ardlui Retreat offers the ultimate in luxury holiday accommodation in a location of outstanding natural beauty. Ardlui House has been completely refurbished and upgraded with no expense spared. It offers elegant, modern and luxuriously appointed accommodation, featuring smart technology throughout. The eight brand new luxurious lodges with private hot tubs and terrace complement the magnificent house making for a truly outstanding holiday destination.
Atlantis Leisure Centre
Come along and make a splash in our 25 metre pool with depths ranging from 1 metre to 2 metres and the fastest flume on the West Coast. After a hard day, what better way to relax and re-vitalise than in our Sauna. The teaching pool has warm shallow water and a gentle sloping floor, ideal for beginners and young children. To add to the fun, there is a toddler's 'Dolphin slide'. Our pools really have got something for everyone. Whatever age and ability you are, we know you'll have a 'splashing' time.
Cardross Golf Course
Cardross Golf Club was founded in 1895. The current golf course layout benefitted from design changes recommended by James Braid, which were implemented in 1921. Cardross has also played host to the Scottish Professional Championships in 1992, which was won by the then future Open Champion Paul Lawrie.
Generous undulating fairways and large deciduous trees are features of the golf course and it tends to play much longer than the yardage suggests.
The Club has a welcoming clubhouse, excellent catering, a well-stocked Professional's shop and is one of the best inland parkland golf courses...
Cardross Inn
The gateway to Argyll & Bute, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs and then wherever your sense of adventure takes you from there. Fresh local produce runs throughout the menu alongside expertly chosen wines. Follow that with a whisky with the locals in the bar or a cocktail by the fire in the snug.
Cruachan Dam Visitor Centre
Experience the cavernous machine hall a kilometre inside the solid rock of Ben Cruachan on a guided tour of the power station. Join expert guides as they lead visitors into the mountain and share the story of the power station – from its initial construction to its current role generating on demand electricity for Scotland.
Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds
Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds is an internationally recognised centre for Scottish culture and heritage and home of the World-Wide Clan MacDougall. Dunollie is located about one mile north of Oban along the coast, in an area known to have been inhabited for at least 8,000 years. Perched on a cliff and surrounded by stunning views across Oban Bay and the Isles is Dunollie’s medieval Castle Ruin. In the oldest part of the Laird’s House below is our 1745 House Museum, home to a significant collection Highland Social History including our temporary photography exhibition 'Hope Behind the...
Geilston Garden
Geilston is an intimate and tranquil garden best enjoyed at an unhurried pace. Developed over 200 years ago, it is a testimony to good landscape design -- with the sum of its parts being greater than the individual constituents. Comprising a large walled garden, a kitchen garden and woodland area, Geilston is arguably one of the Trust’s most alluring gardens, with its tranquillity and intimate atmosphere.
Helensburgh Golf Club
Golfers have been enjoying our beautiful moorland course above Helensburgh town since 1893 and we invite you to come and enjoy this destination course that no golfer should miss
Despite being only 20 miles from Glasgow, our course is in a relaxing and tranquil setting with stunning views over the Clyde Estuary to the South and over Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park to the North
The gently undulating terrain and varied layout is playable for all but a challenge for the best. To score well you will need to plot your way round and master our fast and true putting surfaces.
The club...
Helensburgh Leisure Centre
Helensburgh Leisure Centre is situated right on the waterfront of the town. Boasting incredible views for you to appreciate while you workout the facility incorporates a gym; 2 swimming pools; a luxury health suite with steam room and sauna; two modern fitness studios; and a café and shop – all under one roof! The building has various accessible changing areas that are fully compliant with UK Changing Places regulations.
Hermitage Park
Hermitage Park has seen a decline since its heyday when tourists streamed off the steamship to relax and play in its beautifully cultivated gardens. It is thanks to the vision and efforts of the Friends of Hermitage Park, a group of community volunteers, that the park will be transformed so that it can again be a lively centre for recreation and learning.
A new pavilion will be built and historic features such as the A-listed war memorial, Japanese garden and wishing well will be restored. A multi-use sports facility will be introduced and the children’s play area will be moved and upgraded...