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Inchcailloch Story Map

This story map is an invaluable resource for learning more about Inchcailloch and its natural and cultural heritage.

Scroll down and take advantage of its interactivity including a 3D map, videos, stunning pictures and maps of the walks on the island and its surroundings.

Explore the full-screen version of the story map.

Getting there

By public transport: From Glasgow, it takes approximately 2 hours to get to Inchcailloch. Take a train to Balloch, which is easily accessible from Queen Street Low Level station and a journey typically takes 50 minutes. Outside the train station, on Tullichewan Road, take the 309 McGills bus service to Balmaha, which typically takes 30 minutes. From here, take the waterbus, for which you can find more information here. There are also waterbus services from Balloch and Luss between March – October. For more information about the route, check the Traveline Scotland website.

By car: From Glasgow it takes approximately 50 minutes via the A809 through Bearsden; in Drymen, switch to the B837 to Balmaha, and then take the ferry to Inchcailloch from the pier. Alternatively take the A82 from Glasgow to Luss, and from there jump on the waterbus to Inchcailloch.

If you are arriving in your own boat, please anchor in the bay or beach your vessel.

Inchcailloch Story Map

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