World Market Brings Global Flavours to Loch Lomond

World Market Brings Global Flavours to Loch Lomond

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World Market set to bring global flavours and crafts to Loch Lomond Shores this May

World Market set to bring global flavours and crafts to Loch Lomond Shores this May

Visitors to Loch Lomond Shores are in for a vibrant, flavour-filled weekend as the much-anticipated All Around the World Market arrives on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May

Running from 10am to 4pm each day, the market promises a colourful celebration of international food, drink and artisan crafts — transforming the stunning Lochside setting into a lively hub of global culture.

Food lovers can take their tastebuds on a journey around the world, with a tempting street food line-up featuring everything from Chinese noodles and Japanese ramen to Punjabi street food, Greek souvlaki and gyros. There will also be crowd favourites including burritos, Polish sausages and more, ensuring there’s something to suit every craving.

Alongside the street food, visitors can browse an impressive selection of fresh and speciality produce. Expect to find artisan chutneys inspired by global flavours, sweet treats such as Turkish delight and baklava, as well as olives, dates, empanadas, Guatemalan coffee and premium extra virgin olive oils — perfect for taking a taste of the world home with you.

The market isn’t just about food. A wide range of artisan crafts will also be on display, offering unique, handcrafted items from across the globe. From sparkling Polish crystals and Native American dreamcatchers to wooden carvings, toys and more, it’s an ideal opportunity to pick up something truly distinctive.

Audrey Calder commented:

“The market captures a fantastic mix of global flavours and crafts, giving visitors a great opportunity to experience and enjoy some of the best food and artisan products from around the world, all in one place!”

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Loch Lomond, the All Around the World Market offers a perfect day out for families, foodies and visitors of all ages.
With free entry and plenty to see, taste and explore, it’s an event not to be missed this May!

For full details of what’s on and when, keep an eye on our Social Media accounts for the latest updates.

Top Dogs is back this May

Top Dogs is back this May

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Top Dogs is back this May

Dog lovers, alert for a fun day out at Loch Lomond!

Four-legged family members welcome!

Our hugely popular ‘Top Dogs’ is back this May Bank Holiday weekend, on Saturday 2nd May, with its fun competitions, expert advice, and dog-friendly products, including accessories, pup cakes, and much more.

Enter your dog in one of the many competitions organised by Deborah Flemming at Townhead Farm, a notable Crufts judge! Choose a category that best suits your pooch from the 11 available, including best puppy, veteran, rescue, condition, most handsome dog and more and be in with a chance to win a prize as well as get a rosette for entering. By entering, you’ll also be helping local animals, as all small entry fees go to a local animal charity to help support their good work.

Audrey Calder from Loch Lomond Shores is delighted about Top Dogs continued increase in popularity:

“This event is great fun and it’s a real treat to welcome such a range of gorgeous dogs to Loch Lomond Shores! Many of our stores welcome well-behaved dogs in-store so visitors can enjoy time indoors as well as outdoors with their pets.
“And with woodland walks and beach fun to be had, visitors will be taking home tired but very happy dogs after a great day out!”

Running from 10am to 4pm, full details on what’s happening on the day are available by visiting our Events page or following us on social media.

For full details of what’s on and when, keep an eye on our Social Media accounts for the latest updates.

Easter School Holiday Fun

Easter School Holiday Fun

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Easter School Holiday Fun at Loch Lomond Shores!

Easter School Holiday Fun at Loch Lomond Shores!

We hope you’ve had a fantastic Easter, despite Storm Dave!

Now, with the rest of the school holidays ahead, we’re here to help you keep your children busy during the break.

EVENTS

To Emergencies and Beyond returns to Loch Lomond Shores

To Emergencies & Beyond

Sat 11th April – 11am-3pm

First off, we’ve got our 999 Emergency Services event on Saturday 11th April from 11am to 3pm.

Hosted by Police Scotland, the event will feature representatives from most 999 services, with lots of exciting things to see and do throughout the day.
Lomond Radio will also be joining us for the day, broadcasting live!

Springfest26 - NEW DATES!

Springfest 26 – NEW DATES!

Sat 18th & Sun 19th April – 10am-5pm

First off, we’ve got our 999 Emergency Services event on Saturday 11th April from 11am to 3pm.

On the 18th and 19th April from 10am to 5.30pm we’ve got our rescheduled Springfest26 Food & Drink Festival with a whole host of amazing food & drink producers, FREE chef demos, live entertainment and amazing street food.

Full Springfest details and lineup on our Festivals website...

PLAY

 With all our outdoor activities now open for the season, you can enjoy everything from loch Cruises, water sports, treetop adventures, adventure golf*, children’s rides* and the Loch Lomond Shores Express land train*, as well as amazing views, beach picnics and woodland strolls. And don’t forget the indoor stuff, ideal for wet days, such as SEA LIFE and Teddy Mountain (managed by Jurassic Grill).
*daily, weather permitting, from 11am till 4pm.

EAT

If it’s food on the go you’re looking for, pop along to our Churros Cabin on your arrival and enjoy some freshly made churros or donuts, as well as other snacks and hot drinks, or treat yourself to a delicious ice cream at Loch Lomond News.
For eat-in options, where you can enjoy indoor and outdoor dining, we’ve got Café Zest, Jurassic Grill* and Caffé at the Shores with lots of tempting options for children and adults.
*Open daily from 12pm to 9pm (last orders at 7.30pm)

SHOP

Whether it’s picking up some essentials at Sports Direct, Mountain Warehouse or Hawkshead; a designer splurge in Frasers; souvenirs from Lachlans or Tweeds of Scotland; health food ingredients at Grape Tree; specialist spirits at Stevie’s Drams; or even collectables from Loch Lomond News, there’s lots to browse and buy in our stores.

For full details of what’s on and when, keep an eye on our Social Media accounts for the latest updates.

Springfest26 Rescheduled Dates

Springfest26 Rescheduled Dates

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Loch Lomond Springfest 26 - NEW DATES Announced!

Festival set to take place on 18th and 19th April!

We had hoped that despite the forecasted poor weather for this weekend’s Springfest, the festival could still take place. However, with windspeeds on Saturday night strengthening significantly in this morning’s forecasts, we have reached the decision to postpone it until 18th and 19th April.

Speaking about the decision, Audrey Calder from Loch Lomond Shores commented:
“Forecasted windspeeds on Saturday night mean that it is no longer safe to install all the equipment and temporary structures that are a huge part of the festival.
“We had hoped that forecasted winds would drop but this has sadly not been the case. Given this, and that our number one priority is the safety of our visitors and festival team, Springfest will now take place on the 18th and 19th April, with hopefully better weather!”

Full Springfest details and lineup on our Festivals website...

For full details of what’s on and when, keep an eye on our Social Media accounts for the latest updates.

Spring at Loch Lomond Shores

Spring at Loch Lomond Shores

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Spring at Loch Lomond Shores

What’s coming up at Loch Lomond Shores
this Spring!

We’ve got a packed Spring with lots to see and do!

As well as our stores, cafés, restaurant and SEA LIFE Centre, we’ve got the return of our water sports, bike hire, adventure golf, treetop adventures, boat cruises, *land train, *children’s rides and events galore, with something for everyone.

And with Easter happening earlier this year, we’ve got a full list below of all you can do during April, so you can make sure you don’t miss out!

*School holidays & weekends only

APRIL

From 3rd April throughout – Seasonal Openings
It’s that time of year when all our outdoor activities open again for the season! Treetop adventures, bike & boat hire, loch cruises and water sports all return to Loch Lomond Shores!
Check individual websites for more information and to book in advance.

3rd – 20th April – Easter School Holidays
The Loch Lomond Shores Express, children’s rides, adventure golf and Teddy Mountain are all open DAILY during the school holidays.

Check our Events Calendar for Market Sunday Dates
Springfest Food and Drink Festival is Back on the 4th & 5th April

Springfest Food & Drink Festival

This FREE food and drink focused festival is back on the 4th and 5th April, with lots of stalls featuring fresh produce, artisan gifts, street food and more.

We are also bringing back our popular cooking demos and foraging workshops, which you can read more about below…

Visit our Festivals website for more info...
Foraging Workshops - Sat 4th & Sun 5th April at Springfest26

Foraging Workshops

Our Foraging Workshops with Sharon, from Wander and Wonder, were hugely popular at last year’s Springfest Festival, so we are delighted to welcome her back again this year.

Learn how to safely identify seasonal ingredients, hear fascinating insights about local biodiversity, and see the landscape in a whole new way.

Hands-on, informative and suitable for all ages – a fresh-air experience, a new skill, and a different way to enjoy Springfest!

More info & Book tickets via Eventbrite...

Chef Demos at Springfest'26

Suki Pantal, founder of Suki’s Curries and Spices, is a Worcestershire-based cookbook author, culinary teacher, food columnist and speaker. She conducts live demonstrations, virtual cookery classes and talks, across the UK, sharing her passion for Indian cuisine.

Chef Demos with Suki Pantal - Sat 4th - 12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm

Suki Pantal, founder of Suki’s Curries and Spices, is a Worcestershire-based cookbook author, culinary teacher, food columnist and speaker. She conducts live demonstrations, virtual cookery classes and talks, across the UK, sharing her passion for Indian cuisine.

Chef Demos with Tony Alberti at Springfest 26

Chef Demos with Tony Alberti - Sun 5th - 12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm

Tony Alberti is an internationally renowned chef, cookbook author, and television personality known for his bold, flavour‑driven approach to Italian cuisine and his deep-rooted passion for cooking.

Full Springfest details and lineup on our Festivals website...

Mon 6th April – 10am – 4pm – Easter Monday Market!

The ever-popular market is back with an extra one for Easter Monday, with an amazing assortment of local producers selling everything from fresh produce to 3D-printed crafts.

Sat 11th April – Emergencies & Beyond!

New last year, this Police Scotland event was incredibly popular. Featuring stands and demonstrations from a wide range of services, including Police Scotland drones, CPR, water safety, road safety, hill walking safety, and wildlife crime. There will also be demonstrations from the Ministry of Defence Police dog section and the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat during the event.

As mentioned in our previous post, we have been forced to implement necessary parking charges, which we have kept to a minimum. You can read more on this and find full pricing info via the link below.

Visit our Parking page for more info

For full details of what’s on and when, keep an eye on our Social Media accounts for the latest updates.

New Year, New Adventures at the Shores!

New Year, New Adventures at the Shores!

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January Newsletter Cover

Happy New Year from Loch Lomond Shores!

We hope you had a wonderful festive season and are feeling refreshed as we step into 2026. Whether your resolution is to get outdoors more, support local makers, or simply find more moments of “calm” by the water, we are ready to help you make this your best year yet.

Events in Early 2026...

Our Sunday Markets start back on Sunday 1st Feb

Sunday Markets return in February

After a short break in January, our famous Sunday MARKETS return in February on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, moving to weekly during peak summer. Keep an eye on our social media and the events section of our website to make sure you don’t miss out on the opportunity to pick up local produce and crafts!

Check our Events Calendar for Market Sunday Dates
Springfest Food and Drink Festival is Back on the 4th & 5th April

Springfest Food & Drink Festival

SPRINGFEST, our spring food and drink festival, will return on 4th and 5th April with chef demos, foraging workshops, and up to 85 vendors selling street food, fresh produce, crafts, plus much, much more to be announced. Keep an eye on our Festivals website for more details coming soon.

Visit our Festivals website for more info...

We’ll let you know about many other events throughout 2026 soon, but remember to keep an eye on our social media and website for regular updates.

What's New?

LOCH LOMOND NEWS has expanded!

Loch Lomond News has expanded!

LOCH LOMOND NEWS has moved from its previous store to a much bigger one in our mall.

This move has enabled it to stock even more collectables and toys, adding to its already extensive selection.

Follow Loch Lomond NEws on Facebook
Teddy Mountain is Here at Loch Lomond Shores

Teddy Mountain is Here!

TEDDY MOUNTAIN has arrived at Loch Lomond! Located next to Jurassic Grill on our 1st floor, Teddy Mountain offers children the chance to create their new best friend from a huge range of cuddly creatures.
Priced from £25, children can enjoy a hands-on experience, supported by friendly and knowledgeable staff, and create their very own cuddly toy, while parents can enjoy a range of snacks and hot and cold drinks. Teddy Mountain is open weekends only from 12pm to 6pm but will be open daily during school holidays. Follow Jurassic Grill‘s Facebook Page for Special Offers and events.

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Parking Charges

From 28th January 2026

On 28th of January, Loch Lomond Shores will be introducing PARKING CHARGES to allow investment into visitor facilities going forward. It’s been a tough but necessary decision, but new parking costs have been kept to a minimum.
The new charges will be: 50p for up to 30 minutes; £1.50 for up to 2 hours; £2 for up to 4 hours; and £4 for all-day parking. You can find out more about this in our ‘Parking’ page, under the ‘Your Visit’ tab.

Visit our Parking page for more info
<br /> Parking Charges<br /> from 28th January 2026

For full details of what’s on and when, keep an eye on our Social Media accounts for the latest updates.

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