Our Story
The Oak Tree Inn opens in Balmaha in 1997
In 2006, accommodation options expand as close-by cottages are converted
In 2009, Balmaha Village Shop opens to cater for both locals and visitors
Our polytunnel and vegetable garden is introduced in 2010, supplying fresh fruit and vegetables to our kitchen
In 2011, The Oak Tree is named Scotland's Best Pub for the first time, reinforcing it's outstanding reputation
Loch Lomond Ice Cream launches in 2013, making exceptional ice cream in Balmaha from local milk and cream
Stuart and David Fraser opened the first St Mocha Coffee Shop in Balmaha in 2014
The Oak Tree plays a pivotal role in installing the popular Tom Weir statue and garden by the bay
2015 saw the first Braw Weekend which attracted over 10,000 attendees to Balmaha for food, music and entertainment
In 2017 a new pontoon was installed to improve accessibility on East Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond Coffee Co. is launched in 2017, the National Park's first of it's kind
St Mocha @ The Station opens in Aberfoyle in 2019
In 2020 St Mocha Drive-Thru opens in Carbeth, the first drive-thru speciality coffee shop in the UK
Sandy Fraser wine Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Scottish Pub Awards
We continue to push towards our Net Zero Strategy by 2040, with our biomass fuel plant, 300+ solar panels, and ground source heat pump
In 2024 Lomond Kitchen is established, a central production kitchen supporting the growing business
2025 saw the launch of Hunt the Haggis, a fun family scavenger hunt experience in Balmaha
In 2025, The Oak Tree wins the award for Scotland's Best Pub for a third time