Our Story
1997
The Oak Tree Inn opens in Balmaha, establishing itself as a high-quality hospitality destination.
2006
Expansion of accommodation options with the conversion of nearby cottages into B&B offerings.
2009
Opening of Balmaha Village Shop, serving both residents and visitors.
2010
Introducing a polytunnel and vegetable garden to supply fresh produce for the restaurant.
2012
The Oak Tree is named Scotland’s Pub of the Year, reinforcing its outstanding service and quality reputation.
2013
Launch of Loch Lomond Ice Cream, homemade on-site in Balmaha served in the restaurant and coffee shops.
2014
Stuart and David Fraser opened the first St Mocha Coffee Shop in Balmaha next to the Oak Tree Inn.
2014
The Oak Tree Inn plays a key role in installing the hugely popular Tom Weir Statue at Balmaha Bay by Loch Lomond.
2015
The Oak Tree hosts the first ‘Balmaha’s Braw Weekend’ drawing over 10,000 attendees for food, music and entertainment.
2016
The Oak Tree features in VisitScotland’s global advertising campaign, showcasing Scottish hospitality worldwide.
2017
Installing a new pontoon at Balmaha enhances access to water-based connections in Loch Lomond.
2017
Launch of Loch Lomond Coffee Co., the National Park’s first artisan coffee roasting facility.
2019
Opening of The Station, a new St Mocha Coffee Shop in Aberfoyle at the Gateway to the Trossachs.
2020
Introduction of the UK’s first drive-thru artisan coffee shop at St Mocha Carbeth, between Glasgow and Loch Lomond.
2021
Sandy Fraser receives a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Scottish Pub & Club Awards for his contributions to hospitality.
2022
We installed a biomass heating system, 300+ solar panels, and a ground source heat pump to power and heat our facilities efficiently, investing in our Net Zero Strategy by 2040.
2024
Establishment of Lomond Kitchen, a central production kitchen supporting the growing business.
2025
Launch of ‘Hunt the Haggis’, an innovative family-themed nature walk experience in Balmaha.
2025
The formation of The Conic Group: The Oak Tree Inn, St Mocha & Loch Lomond Coffee Co.