One of the great aspects about Scotland is the idyllic picturesque beauty which the land can produce. Although you aren’t always guaranteed good weather, with sunny days becoming more frequent in recent weeks, you may fancy getting away for a while and taking a daytrip from Glasgow.
Whether you are a native or visitor to Scotland, there are plenty of different stunning lochs to visit which aren’t too far away from the hustle and bustle of busy city life in Glasgow.
Lochs hold a special place in the heart of Scots with the country having over 30,000 of them spread throughout the land. The word ‘loch’ comes from Scottish Gaelic and is easily translated to lake with songs sung at Scotland international matches even being about the country’s bodies of water.
Here are our top picks of the best lochs to visit within a two hour drive of Glasgow.
Lochs hold a special place in the heart of Scots with the country having over 30,000 of them spread throughout the land. The word ‘loch’ comes from Scottish Gaelic and is easily translated to lake with songs sung at Scotland international matches even being about the country’s bodies of water.
![Loch Venachar lies between Callander and Aberfoyle which is an excellent spot for fishing. It will take you just over an hour to reach the loch in the Trossachs National Park.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/06/02/13/IMG_7802.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Loch Venachar
Loch Venachar lies between Callander and Aberfoyle which is an excellent spot for fishing. It will take you just over an hour to reach the loch in the Trossachs National Park. | VisitScotland / Paul Tomkins
![Another loch located near Callander, Loch Lubnaig is a great spot for experienced swimmers.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/06/02/13/Loch-Lubnaig-1781.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. Loch Lubnaig
Another loch located near Callander, Loch Lubnaig is a great spot for experienced swimmers. | See Loch Lomond
![Loch Voil is a short narrow loch that lies to the west of Balquhidder. You can even have a dip in the water if you fancy a wild swim. It is under an hour and a half away from Glasgow.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/jpmultiLoch-voil-home-Galbraith2.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Loch Voil
Loch Voil is a short narrow loch that lies to the west of Balquhidder. You can even have a dip in the water if you fancy a wild swim. It is under an hour and a half away from Glasgow.
![Loch Katrine is a freshwater loch that is around eight miles long that is the perfect place to take a loch cruise. Katrine can be reached in around an hour and a half from Glasgow.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjNiMWU0N2U2LTA1YjktNDZkNi1hYWIyLWYxNzkzZmYxMDY3Yzo2ZjY2YjRiNy0yNzRjLTRmNjctODc5My1mYWNhNjNjYzU4NDE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Loch Katrine
Loch Katrine is a freshwater loch that is around eight miles long that is the perfect place to take a loch cruise. Katrine can be reached in around an hour and a half from Glasgow. Photo: steve-goacher on Canva Pro