Leisurely Luss
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Port
Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$225
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Travel from the port directly to the picturesque conservation village of Luss which sits on the western shore of Loch Lomond.
Legend has it that the village takes its name from an adaptation of the French for the heraldic flower, the iris, or Fleur de Lys.
A rich deposit of bluish grey slate stones runs through the village and the neat rows of cottages come alive in spring and summer
with elaborate flower displays. Much of the village was built to house workers from the nearby slate quarries in the 18th and
19th centuries. Today, you can still find mounds of beautifully stacked slate stones around the village.
Join your guide for a walking tour of the village. Just to the south of the centre of the village, and still overlooking the Loch, is
Luss Church. Built by the Colquhouns in 1875, this lovely little church is worth exploring and a visit inside provides an
opportunity to watch a short presentation.
No visit to Luss is complete without taking in the view from the end of the pier with Ben Lomond standing proudly over Loch
Lomond.
Following your guided walk, enjoy some free time to sit and relax, or perhaps do a bit of shopping or take refreshments at one
of the many lovely bars or restaurants, before rejoining your coach for the return journey to the pier.