Holidays

Balloch Castle Country Park,  Scotland - October 2005 (17 images)

Balloch Castle Country Park is situated at the southern end of Loch Lomond. There some very pleasant walks in the parkland as well as along the shores of the loch. In all there are 200 acres to explore. The castle dates from 1808 when it was built for John Stirling, the Vale of Leven textile magnate. It is now a visitor centre. An earlier castle near to this site was built by the Earl of Lennox in 1238 A.D.. The following pictures were taken during the second week in October 2005.