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Day trip from Edinburgh
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs
Lochs, islands and Highland scenery
Around 1 hour 30 minutes by car
Why visit
Discover Scotland's first national park: cruise on Loch Lomond, walk the shores at Luss or Balloch and take in the hills of the Trossachs.
Top things to see
- Loch Lomond cruise
- Luss village
- Trossachs viewpoints
Suggested one-day plan
Morning
Travel from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond & the Trossachs and start with Loch Lomond cruise.
Midday
Stop for lunch in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs; a local café or pub is an easy choice.
Afternoon
Visit Luss village and Trossachs viewpoints, depending on opening times.
Evening
Return to Edinburgh; check the last train or bus before setting out.
Getting there from Edinburgh
Easiest by car or organised tour; by public transport take a train to Glasgow and on to Balloch.
Recommended time needed
A full day.
Good to know
- Weather in the hills changes quickly — bring waterproofs.
- Midges can be fierce in summer; pack repellent.