Tag Archives: Loch Lomond

Five options for Scotland’s new national park – and the one our expert thinks will win

Loch Awe, home to Kilchurn Castle, is one of five nominated sites – Getty Despite being home to some of the UK’s most beautiful, dramatic and wild landscapes, Scotland contains Britain’s only two national parks. But that’s about to change. In October 2023, the Scottish government launched the nomination process for a new national park.… Read More »

Why Scotland’s youth hostels are still the best in the world

Writer Mike MacEacheran at Loch Ossian, recently named UK Hostel of the Year Follow the West Highland Railway Line north of Glasgow, on roads winding through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, to Rannoch Moor, where the weather is clear and a Brigadoon awaits. At least for those who like to holiday next to… Read More »

In an age of overtourism, Scotland’s billionaires could find a solution

Vanessa Branson (left) is one of many rich and famous people investing in transforming Scotland for holidaymakers What do Sir Richard Branson’s sister Vanessa, Danish billionaire and ASOS retail tycoon Anders Holch Povlsen, and publisher Kirsty Young have in common? Although it may seem odd, this unlikely trio are determined to transform Scotland for holidaymakers… Read More »