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About Maid of The Loch

PS Maid of the Loch is the last paddle steamer built in the United Kingdom. It has operated on Loch Lomond for 29 years and as of 2021 is being restored at Balloch pier. It is open to the public every day Easter to October, and weekends only through the winter. She has a new livery of red, white and black, the funnel now red with a black top.
Address : The Pier, Pier Rd, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8QX, UK

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Loch Lomond Bird of Prey CentreLoch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre is home to over thirty Birds of Prey and Owls, representing twenty-six species including all 5 British Owls. Birds of all sizes, the Little Owl, Kestrels, Buzzards, Hawks, Falcons and Eagles, including “Orla”, our Golden Eagle. The site is a relaxing venue to learn & escape every day life.
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Balloch Castle & Country ParkBalloch Castle Country Park lies on the southeast shores of Loch Lomond, on the northern edge of Balloch, 20 miles north of Glasgow. First recognised as a country park in 1980, it was originally developed in the early 19th century. Both the park and Balloch Castle were built by John Buchanan. Although the house has been periodically used for visitor facilities and council offices, it is now included on the Buildings at Risk Register. Balloch Castle is a category A listed building.
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Balloch CastleA majestic 19th century mansion house built for John Buchanan of Ardoch. The castle and estate are situated at the southern end of Loch Lomond, within the old Earldom of the Lennox; and the lands were held by the Earls of Lennox from the 11th century to 1652. The estate was designated as a country park in 1980, and since 2002 has been part of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
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Balloch ParkA vast 200-acre country park on the southern tip of Loch Lomond in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It features nature trails, guided walks, a walled garden, and picnic lawns with views of the Loch.
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Loch LomondLoch Lomond is the largest loch in all of Great Britain as measured by surface area.The loch is surrounded by many hills and also it is known for containing many islands, including Inchmurrin, the largest freshwater island in the British Isles. The total volume of Loch Lomond is 2.6 km3, making it the second largest lake in Great Britain, after Loch Ness, by water volume.
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Loch Lomond SeaplanesLoch Lomond Seaplanes is an airline based in Scotland. Currently the airline operates tour and charter flights, as well as regular flights around the west coast of Scotland, with a two times a day service from Glasgow to Oban which operates from November to February, and Glasgow to Tobermory, Mull. The seaplane covers around 70 miles on the Discovery flights and approximately 110 miles on the Explorer flights.

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West Dunbartonshire Council
West Dunbartonshire is one of the 32 local government council areas of Scotland. The area lies to the west of the City of Glasgow and contains many of Glasgow's commuter towns and villages. West Dunbartonshire also borders Argyll and Bute, East Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire and Stirling.

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