Loch Lomond is at the very heart of the region and is the largest inland waterway in Britain. Immortalised in literature and song, these bonnie banks separate the lowlands from the highlands.

The River Leven flows from Loch Lomond and passes through picturesque towns and villages along its fertile valley. Restaurants benefit from the superb salmon fishing along its course and the abundance of crops.

Don't miss Dumbarton and its splendid castle overlooking where the Leven joins the Clyde.