The car parking is ample and the railway station not too far away. The centre is well signposted and has a modern and welcoming appearance. It has a wide range of tourist items for sale and is well staffed. Part of the centre has been given over to a cafe and this has an outside area overlooking the loch.
Right across the street from the train station, I visited twice to get directions and train information. NIce gift shop. Lots of maps and brochures. Very kind and extra helpful staff.
We stay near Loch Lomond for the peace and quiet and find Balloch perfect for shopping and restaurants should we want hem.Take a trip on the loch with Sweeneys - it was only an hour for a tenner, good commentary recording provided by Neil Oliver. Wrap up warm, it's f-f-f-freezing out there...
Balloch is an easy 48 minute train ride from Queen Street Station in Glasgow, and well worth the trip. Our first stop was at the Information Centre (this was our third trip to Scotland, and we learnt early on that Visitor Centres throughout this beautiful country are, without fail, staffed by lovely, friendly people who are passionate and full of information about their area, and always willing to help and chat). This centre was no exception. We were hoping to take a boat trip on Loch Lomond, and not only did they help us with that, but also gave up maps and directions by which we could catch a bus to Luss, a gorgeous village further along the Loch.A beautiful location, especially during October, not too many people about either at this time! Go and visit, you don't even need a car, and the pubs are warm and friendly with good pub grub and plenty of local beers to try.
All staff very helpful and they pointed us in the right direction for the activities we wanted. You can purchase reduced price tickets and book coach trips etc.
Amazing service, found us accommodation, offered advise on travel routes through Scotland, gave us maps.....could not have been more helpful
Beautiful scenery and interesting houses and buildings along the shore. Liked it all. Very interesting commentary on the cruise.
we were at balloch a few weeks ago for a day trip from glasgow on a very hot summers day .thats the best time to go on the boat trip down the loch it was so nice and the captin informs you of all the places thats scatterd along the lochs edge hotels the history of balloch .so if your in balloch take a trip doow the watter you wont be disapointed .they do 1hr trips also a 2hr trip for two adults i think it was £10 each worth every penny i say .we had few drinks in the tulli hotel what a lovely hotel it is and staff very nice and wellcomming to the meals are good prices to .went into a few local pubs for a refreshments they were also nice and the staff are nice .so dont be shy gee balloch a try you no you want to
Called in several times to enquire of places distances etc.Staff were helpful and took time to explain matters properly.Lots to look at and on offer.Free maps and booklets were also available to assist you on your days out and onward travel.
Lots of interesting things to buy at a good price, including local biscuits, fudge, scarves, and notecards. The staff were very warm and helpful.