Balloch, Perth And Kinross

Flower Delivery to Balloch by Clare Florist

Balloch is one of those places in the world where the name itself means a variety of things. The Gaelic word ‘bal’ means village or hamlet, and adding loch with it translates to a village on the loch. In this case, the loch is Loch Lomond. Balloch can also mean ‘the pass’, which can be attributed to the fact that the village is the gateway to The Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond. It’s also accessible from Glasgow.

Being a gateway to different places, it doesn’t come as a surprise that Balloch is an important centre of tourism, particularly from Dumbarton and Glasgow. So anyone enterprising enough will know that the village is the perfect place to set up a business, whether you want to sell a cornucopia of things or offer services such as send flowers to and from Balloch. But it’s just as wonderful to visit and explore.

You see, the village lived up to its name as ‘the pass’ and has excellent roads and rails that link it to other tourist destinations, such as Glasgow. It’s also the perfect place for an adventure-filled holiday, because it’s the starting point to explore the National Park. Here, you can check out a number of woodland trails, where you’re likely to spot a variety of flowers in Balloch, and a number of wildlife. If you want to explore some more, you can even hire a bike, kayak or canoe; depending on what you fancy doing. You can also sign up for a Loch Lomond cruise for an opportunity to just soak up the view.

Of course, there’s just as plenty of things to see as activities to do in Balloch. If you prefer to be just a spectator than a participant, check out the following attractions instead:

Balloch Castle and Country Park - The Balloch Castle has gone through extreme highs and lows over the years. The original structure was built in 1808 as a residence by the architect Robert Lugar. What was left of it is a mound that formed part of its moat. Now, the current castle, which functioned as a visitors’ centre and headquarters of the Countryside Ranger Service in the park, also lies derelict, with just the castle grounds in full use. It has a walled garden with trees, shrubs, and Balloch flowers.

The country park, on the other hand, offers visitors picnic lawns, nature trails and other areas perfect for guided walks. It is also the host of the annual Balloch Highland games that are held each summer. If you’re interested to witness caber tossing and other Scottish games, the summer would be the perfect time to visit.

Sea Life Centres - The sealife-themed attraction in town is part of a chain of attractions that are located around the world — from Europe to Asia. From the name itself, it’s easy to guess what you can expect from such a place. If you’re a sucker for close encounters with underwater creatures, this is the place to be.

PS Maid of the Loch - She’s not an attraction per se, but a paddle steamer that you should see with your own eyes. After all, it’s the last one built in Britain, and was in operation in Loch Lomond for 29 years. It’s a good thing that it’s under restoration in the Balloch pier, so future generations would still have a chance to see it.

So pack your bag and head out to Balloch. There are a number of inns, hotels, pubs and other services available for tourists like you.

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