With such a long day yesterday, this morning was bound to be an anti-climax and nothing is planned yet. As I catch up with things, the morning drag on and it's obvious we will now wait until after lunch before going out. After yesterday's rain, this morning is quite pleasant so it would be a pity not to take advantage. Finally at 2.15 pm, we make a move.
We can't be too ambitious but there are many options within an hours drive and I select one that screams Scotland as we plan a route south on the A821. This takes us through gorgeous scenery of the Three Lochs Forest Drive and down to Aberfoyle. From here we continue south through more cosy villages where I pick up the sign for Dumgoyne. Here this is something that would make 'ye blootered'.
Glengoyne Distillery is a whisky distillery continuously in operation since its founding in 1833. Glengoyne is unique in producing Highland single malt whisky matured in the Lowlands. This is because the stills are located beyond the Highland Line, the division between the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland. The maturing casks of whisky rest across the road in the Lowlands.
As with other distilleries, Glengoyne offers a tour of the facilities concluding with a whisky tasting. Otherwise, there is a shop, old cooperage and access to the precious water source which feeds the facility. It's a good start to the Scottish experience. From here we head over to the west where we stop in the town of Balloch and obtain some groceries. From here there is a magnificent scenic drive taking in one of Scotland's most iconic attractions. We are heading north and soon the impressive Loch Lomond comes into view. To fully explore this attraction could take all day, so I have to select one aiming point and call it that. Loch Lomond is a freshwater Scottish loch which crosses the Highland Boundary Fault, often considered the boundary between the lowlands of Central Scotland and the Highlands.
As we head up the west coast I'm concerned by the amount of traffic returning south towards Glasgow. I continue as far as I dare, arriving at Firkin Point. This is a viewpoint which affords spectacular views across Loch Lomond, There are toilets but no other facilities except that you can obtain a permit to camp here. Of course there are so many places to park and enjoy the loch, but we need to head back contemplating missed opportunities with concerns lingering about that traffic. However, the GPS is kind to us, leading us on detours avoiding most of it. We arrive back before 7 pm but by then, the weather has turned again to persistent drizzle but has not dampened out spirits. It was a great recovery after a very slow start.

Source: Visit