Could not have been happier 'We could not have been happier with our choice of Loch Lomond Waterfront as our wedding venue! The amazing, stunning and extremely scenic location is really just the start of a long list of great things about this venue.
We loved having site exclusivity for the whole weekend, it really made the atmosphere fun and got everyone socialising well. She is a dynamo that makes everything seem easy. We also loved how much flexibility and choice we had with pretty much everything about our wedding, and how A magical getaway 'It is not at all a surprise that you are fully booked.
What a magical getaway and a retreat you have created! Thank you for that. Book Online. The park itself comprises acres of semi-natural and ornamental woodland, open parkland, formal gardens, meadow, play parks and shoreline. It is located directly on the south-east shores of Loch Lomond, on the northern edge of Balloch. The park is quintessentially a 19th century private estate, developed as a park at the beginning of the 20th century. Its design and layout has remained largely unaltered since , at the time the current castle was built.
There is also a loch-side kiosk serving hot and cold snacks and refreshments from Easter to September. All information whether in text or photographs is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.
The spectators were treated to a great show including the tug of war, highland dancing, pipe bands, solo piping, jumping, wrestling, cycling, and running. The two highlights of the event were undoubtedly the highland dancing contest and the Scottish Highland Games Association SHGA World Heavyweight Championship which included weight, ball, hammer, and caber. The games also include three hundred and fifty competitors participating in other activities throughout the day including dancing, cycling, wrestling, athletics, piping, as well as the usual heavyweight events.
Every year since , Balloch plays host to traditional sports competitions, as well as impressive ceremonies and parades. The Scottish Highland Games are very popular and the demand for hotels usually increases during this period leading to price hikes. Therefore if you plan to attend the Scottish Highland Games, it is always a good idea to plan for your accommodation ahead of time since it can be quite difficult to find reasonably-priced accommodation once the games begin.
Booking your accommodation early allows you to get the best rates and saves you a lot of money not to mention the hassle of looking for accommodation when most of the hotels in the area are fully booked. The traditional games include competitions that are unique to common global sports, with contests such as throwing rocks, iron balls, heavy hammers, boles, and much more. During The Loch Lomond Highland Games, you can hear beautiful music by the bagpipes that are likely to delight your ears.
The event features colorful giant tents where visitors can relax and enjoy a wide selection of drinks including beer and whiskey. The Judges of the competition, as well as some of the competitors, wear a traditional Scottish attire known as the Kilt. Contact : Tel: Website : www. Contact : West Lothian Highland Games. On Route A9. Nearest town : Blackford, Stirling. Airport : Edinburgh or Glasgow. Dancing : Anna Bain, Tel: Highland Dancing. Crawford, 7 St. Contact : Jan Dearie Tel: Stalls, snack bars etc, Pipe Band competition.
Secretary : Mrs Anne Pettigrew Tel: Scottish Metres Cycling Championship. Scottish caber tossing Championship. Pipe Band in Competition. Treasurer: Lynn Callan Tel: or Mob: North of Scotland Drum Major Championship. Glenfiddich Qualifying Heavy Events. Additional family entertainment arena in place this year, with displays and workshops for all the family to enjoy.
British championship metre sprint. Tel: Tel : Venue Address: Gairloch, Ross-shire Event Description: In the beautiful setting of Wester Ross, the Gairloch Highland Gathering is a fun day out for locals and tourists alike, a chance to meet old friends, join in the events, eat great baking, or have a drink in the beer tent. Popular ring attraction features the Drakes of Hazard.
A family Ceilidh followed by a Marquee Dance ensures that the fun is carried on throughout the evening. So follow A to Gairloch for a great start to the summer. Nearest Town: Luss, Balloch, Dunbarton. Secretary : Michael W. Youth Running Events. Special Events : A historical re-enactment group, stalls with local produce, Mid Argyll pipe band, pottery, Woodcarver, compost competition and more.
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