Arrochar
Arrochar, historically the heart of the country of the Clan Macfarlane, nestles along the eastern shore of the head of Loch Long where the glaciers cut a great gap through the hills from Loch Lomond. Its twin settlement on Loch Lomond is Tarbet, the name meaning a portage, or literally "drag-boat". It was through this low gap, with its highest point only 40m (130ft) above sea level, that a bold viking raiding party, detached from the forces of Haakon of Norway, took their longships overland to harry loch Lomond in 1263, only to come to grief later on the stormy shore at Largs.
How to get there:
Arrochar Village is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NS108976
By road, follow the M8 through Glasgow, onto the A82 along Loch Lomondside, towards Tarbet. Then follow the A83 to Arrochar Village. By train/bus, see timetable for Scot Rail/City Link.
For public transport information follow the Traveline Scotland link under the Useful sites section opposite.
Start your visit from:
Arrochar and Tarbet Railway Station Other places to go in Argyll Forest Park