15th August 2015
We decided to do something a wee bit different.We decided to take a boat trip on our beloved Loch Lomond.The Mail boat was our choice.The Macfarlane family have been running the mail service on the Loch since 1948. We got the boat at Balmaha.
We decided to do something a wee bit different.We decided to take a boat trip on our beloved Loch Lomond.The Mail boat was our choice.The Macfarlane family have been running the mail service on the Loch since 1948. We got the boat at Balmaha.
The Post Boat delivers mail to four islands on the Loch: Inchtavannach, Inchmurrin, Inchcruin and Inchfad.
Ben Lomond from the loch
Inchcruin is one of an island group just south of Luss. It is 3/4 of a mile long, and 50ft at its highest point. Its name means "round island" in the Gaelic, although it is not round, but a rather jagged shape.
Above is the Mail Box at Inchtavannach
We stop at Inchmurrin for lunch at the Island`s Hotel. It is the largest fresh water island in the UK. It`s also the most southerly of the islands in Loch Lomond with it`s own a naturist camp.
July, August: Boat sails: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday
Depart Balmaha*11.30 am Return Balmaha 2.00 pm *Note: 1 hour stop on Inchmurrin
May, June, September: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturday
Depart Balmaha*11.30 am Return Balmaha2.0 0 pm *Note: 1 hour stop on Inchmurrin Island
Friday and Saturday
Depart Balmaha*11.30 am Return Balmaha 2.00 pm *Note: 1 hour stop on Inchmurrin
May, June, September: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturday
Depart Balmaha*11.30 am Return Balmaha2.0 0 pm *Note: 1 hour stop on Inchmurrin Island
All sailings subject to weather-permitting;Bookings by phone. Tel: +44(0)1360 870 214
