Drymen is a little town located just a few miles from the southeast corner of
Loch Lomond. It was here that the Grahams of Montrose built the Buchanan Castle in the 1640's. Today this village boasts two golf courses and exclusive shops where you will enjoy many hours poring over the delightful assortment of items and clothing. It is only 20 miles from
Glasgow making it a very popular place for people to live in the rural setting of Drymen and commute to the big city to work.
The
West Highland Way is just east of the village and many travellers taking this route often stop in Drymen for a few days' rest before continuing on their way. The Drymen Parish Church has withstood the test of time and is still standing. This church dates back to the late 1700's and even though it was once red – the colour of its sandstone, it is now painted white.
The village of Drymen is known as the Gateway to East
Loch Lomond, which is the quiet side of the loch. In addition to the scenery that was just made for taking pictures, you can enjoy many different kinds of activities here. Golf to your heart's delight, but this area is a virtual paradise for the avid angler. It is home to many species of fish and you have many places where you can test your fishing skills. Windsurfing, boating, sailing and horseback riding are just a few of the other activities that you can take part in when you visit Drymen.
The area around Drymen is steeped in history. It is rumoured that it was from here that
Rob Roy MacGregor carried out his daring exploits against the Duke of Montrose, although many historians dispute that saying that the Duke was before Rob Roy's time. Only 13 miles from Drymen, you can visit the Victoria Park and Fossil Grove where there are stems of trees hundreds of millions of years old. There is also a formal garden and opportunities to engage in water sports on the beautiful lake.
Within a 20–mile radius of this village there are many museums and parks for you to visit. If you just want to stay in the village and enjoy the peaceful ambiance, that is possible too. Stroll around the village and get to know the local people. Drop into the pubs and have a drink while you join in the singing and dancing that is likely to break out.
You have a choice in many types of accommodation in Drymen from luxurious guesthouses, cottages where you can cook your own meals or economical rooms in a hotel. There are many restaurants and coffee shops where you can have a snack or a great meal.
The Queen Elizabeth Forest reaches down to the water's edge in Drymen and the village is part of the
Loch Lomond and
Trossachs National Park, which is renowned as the best place for bird watching in
Scotland. You will be enthralled with the sights and sounds of this village and will make plans to return.
