Drymen

By bus

Buses from Alexandria, via Balloch station (for trains from Glasgow) are operated by Garelochhead Coaches, with about 10 buses per day. This route also serves Balmaha.
Buses from Glasgow (2 per day) and Milngavie (4 per day) are operated by First Bus.

By foot

Drymen is the first significant village on the West Highland Way after setting out from Milngavie. From Drymen the way continues to Balmaha and Rowardennan on Loch Lomond.

By car

18 miles north of Glasgow via the A809. On the A811 between Balloch and Stirling.

Drymen is small enough to explore on foot.

• Buchanan Castle

  address: Drymen
  A ruin of an beautiful castle, which cannot be entered (danger of falling apart). Sadly, it is not getting maintained or repaired, but is worth a peek.

• Glengoyne DistilleryA whisky distillery which was founded in 1833. The whisky is malted without using smoke, giving a more lowland flavour.

• Rob Roy Way92 miles (148 km) long distance footpath that runs from Drymen to Pitlochry.

• Drymen Agricultural Show and Highland Games are held in late May. The next event is Sat 25 May 2019.

• Drymen Village Store

  address: 15 Main St

• Peleton Bike Shop

  address: 1 Stirling Rd

• RBS Mobile BankA Royal Bank of Scotland in a van visits Drymen once a week.

• The Clachan Inn

  phone: +44 1360 660824
  address: Drymen Square, G63 0BL
  Is reputed to be the oldest in Scotland (1734), nice food and good atmosphere.

• Drymen Inn

  phone: +44 1360 660123
  address: 5 Stirling Road, G63 0BW
  The Drymen Inn is a newly refurbished, family run, Bar / Restaurant with letting rooms.

• The Winnock Hotel

  phone: +44 1360 660245
  address: The Square, G63 0BL
  A three-star hotel, reputed to be the most haunted in Scotland! Originally used as an inn, it has great character, if somewhat basic facilities. Creaking floorboards and mismatched furniture add to its charm. Food is somewhat hit and miss, as is the service.

• Buchanan Arms Hotel & Spa

  phone: +44 844 387 6112
  address: 22 Main St

• Kip in the Kirk

  address: 11 Stirling Rd
  B & B and hostel in a converted church

• Balmaha or Balloch on the shores of Loch Lomond
• Helensburgh and Dumbarton on the River Clyde
• Glasgow
• Stirling