With
the Trossachs' heather-clad peaks know as “The Highlands in Miniature”
and Breadalbane being derived from the Gaelic meaning “High Country”,
it is no surprise that this area is outdoor lover's paradise.
Here's a few suggestions for things to see and do in the Trossachs & Breadalbane:
Walking
The ultimate area for a variety of terrain. Choose from
gentle forest trails or challenging mountain peaks.
Cycling
The Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and Loch Lomond &
Trossachs National Park offers an extensive network of
off road tracks including the Highland Lowland Trail,
which runs from Loch Lomond to Loch Tay.
Watersports
Try your hand at canoeing or sailing. Lochearnhead with
its excellent watersports centre is ideal for both novice
and expert.
Indoors
For all the facilities you would expect of a modern leisure
centre visit the McLaren Centre in Callander.
Horseriding
Choose one of the areas equestrian centres at Callander,
Gartmore and Killin.
The Trossachs & Breadalbane
Balquidder Glen, Trossachs
ABERFOYLE
(pop. 600)
Attractive village with a thriving main street at the
Southern gateway to the Trossachs. Situated in the midst
of the magnificent scenery of the Highland edge. It offers
many attractions for the visitor.
BALQUHIDDER
(pop. 50)
Lying beneath the beautiful braes of Balquhidder at the head
of Loch Voil, this small hamlet nestles amidst breathtaking
scenery. Famed as Rob Roy MacGregor's final resting place.
CALLANDER
(pop. 3,000)
Colourful, bustling holiday town set dramatically beneath
high, wooded crags and close to the Pass of Leny. Sitting
at the Northern gateway to the Trossachs and the foot of the
Highlands, it gained fame as the location for the original
"Doctor Findlay's Casebook" television series.
Callander
CRIANLARICH
(pop. 200)
Nestling in the shadow of the surrounding mountains, including mighty
Ben More, this peaceful community on the West Highland Way makes it
the meeting place of the two Highland rail lines. GARTMORE (pop. 200)
Charming conservation village in picturesque setting on the edge of
the magnificent Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.
KILLIN
(pop. 700)
Sitting on the shores of Loch Tay, popular for both its salmon fishing
and watersports, this large village straddles the magnificent Falls
of Dochart. The village has a fascinating tradition associated with
celtic myths and legends.
KINLOCHARD
(pop. 50)
On the shores of Loch Ard this tiny hamlet enjoys a tranquil setting
on the fringes of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.
LOCHEARNHEAD
(pop. 250)
Renowned as one of Scotland's major watersports centres, this small
village has an enviable lochside location.
PORT OF MENTEITH
(pop. 50)
With a unique location on the shores of Scotland's only lake this
small community offers boat trips to the ancient Priory of Inchmahome.
STRATHYRE
(pop. 250)
Meaning "sheltered valley" this charming small village clustered
around the main street is protected on all sides by beautiful rolling
hills.
THORNHILL
(pop. 600)
An attractive village with an elevated position giving marvellous
views across the Carse of Stirling.
TYNDRUM
(pop. 150)
Set in what Queen Victoria described as a "wild, rugged, picturesque
glen surrounded by high rugged mountains", this small town with
its gold rich hills boasts two railway stations taking passengers
to and from the Highlands.
