Visit Drymen, Gateway to Loch Lomond
Few villages enjoy a location quite like Drymen.
Situated on the edge of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Drymen combines the charm of a traditional Scottish village with easy access to some of the country’s most famous landscapes. For centuries, travellers have paused here before continuing north towards the Highlands, and today the village remains one of the most welcoming and attractive places to stay in the region.
For guests at Hillside, Drymen offers something many holiday destinations cannot. It is a real village with a strong sense of community, local businesses, independent cafés, welcoming pubs and a relaxed pace of life that immediately makes visitors feel at home.
Drymen is one of Scotland’s most welcoming villages and the perfect base for exploring Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Opposite Hillside, you’ll find the historic Clachan Inn, Scotland’s oldest licensed pub, welcoming guests since 1734. The village is a popular stop on the West Highland Way and a favourite destination for walkers and cyclists, with excellent routes beginning right from the front door. With cafés, restaurants, pubs and the bakery below Hillside all within easy walking distance, guests can enjoy the best of village life throughout their stay.
Why Stay in Drymen?
Visitors often arrive expecting Loch Lomond to be the highlight of their holiday.
While the loch is undoubtedly spectacular, many leave with equally fond memories of Drymen itself.
The village offers a rare combination of scenery, history, hospitality and community spirit. It provides a genuine sense of place and a chance to experience Scotland beyond the traditional tourist trail.
For guests at Hillside, Drymen becomes more than simply a location. It becomes part of the holiday experience itself.