Can you visit Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin Island The island has had many notable visitors throughout its history including Mary Queen of Scots and Robert the Bruce. You can access Inchmurrin Island by boat. The ferry takes 15 minutes to reach the island from the Burnfoot Jetty at Arden and or by arrangement with Inchmurrin Hotel.
Where is Inchmurrin?
Loch Lomond
Inchmurrin (Scottish Gaelic: Innis Mhearain) is an island in Loch Lomond in Scotland. It is the largest fresh water island in the British Isles.
Can you camp on Inchcailloch?
As the island is a nature reserve, occupancy is limited to a maximum of 12 people per night, with individual group sizes limited to 6 people. Pitches are available from 12.30pm on the day of your arrival and must be vacated by 11am on your day of departure. The campsite is open from 1st March – 30th September.
Are there toilets on Inchcailloch?
Facilities. There are compost toilets on the island (please note that there is no running water on the island). Picnic tables are available on a first come first served basis.
Can you wild camp on Loch Lomond islands?
Wild camping on Loch Lomond: How to do it yourself It’s possible to wild camp on most of the islands on Loch Lomond, or you can use one of the campsites onshore.
Can you wild camp on Inchcailloch?
Inchcailloch is part of the Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve and is accessed by boat from Balmaha. It offers the perfect spot to experience remoteness and wildness in a safe and easily accessible location. Once on the island you can explore the woodlands and spot wildlife from one of two walking routes.
Is Balmaha car park free?
This Order introduces charges in Balmaha Car Park, which is currently a free car park. Charges will apply Monday to Sunday inclusive from 8.45am to 5.30pm.
Why did we go to Inchmurrin island for lunch?
A group of us went to Inchmurrin restaurant for a memorial lunch to say goodbye to a dear friend who’d passed away during the lockdown. We could not have chosen a more beautiful location which, luckily, we saw in glorious sunshine.
Is the Inchmurrin Hotel in Loch Lomond open?
Inchmurrin boasts the only Hotel located on the Islands of the Loch, the Hotel is open from Easter to October. The Hotel has recently been refurbished and offers a lounge bar, function area, dinning room and self catering flats.
How big is the island of Inchmurrin in Scotland?
Along with the islands of Creinch, Torrinch & Inchcailloch, Conic Hill to the east and Ben Buie to the south west, Inchmurrin forms part of the Highland Boundary Fault Line. The island is 1.5 miles long & 1/2 a mile wide. Inchmurrin is owned and managed by the Scott family, 3 generations of whom live & work on the island.