Trossachs Highlights

Feb 25

Explore the Trossachs by bike, boat or foot. There are many excellent attractions, towns, villages and natural wonders to enjoy. Here are just some of the highlights. Listed in no particular order! This is a great starting point for planning your next trip to the Trossachs.

Doune Castle

Visit Doune’s medieval castle, backdrop for many films and TV programmes, like Outlander and Monty Python’s Holy Grail.

Inchmahome Priory

Island hop by ferry on the Lake of Menteith to explore the 12th century ruined priory where Mary Queen of Scots hid in 1547.

Bag a Ben

Enjoy a hill walk and great views from a Trossachs Ben - choose from Ben Ledi, Ben Gullipen, Ben Venue, Ben A’an, or Ben Vorlich.

Visit Loch Katrine

Experience the loch on a cruise, stroll by the historic shore, cycle the loch-side path or stay in a luxury glamping pod.

Blair Drummond Safari PArk

Enjoy a family day out at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park, with wild and exotic animals and dinosaur playpark.

Spirit of the Trossachs

Taste the spirit of the Trossachs in a gin crafted by gin lovers and meet the team at McQueen Gin distillery shop near Callander.

Get Active in the Forest

Visit the Lodge Visitor Centre in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and zip slide above the trees, watch red squirrels or explore forest paths.

Call in on Callander

Explore shops, cafes, restaurants and woodland or riverside walks in the gateway to the Highlands overlooked by the majestic Ben Ledi.

Family Fun at Briarlands

Play and family fun in the fresh air at Briarlands Farm – adventure, animals, farm tours, pick your own strawberries, soft play and café.

Trossachs Highland Malt

Take a tour of Deanston Distillery in a 19th century cotton mill followed by tastings of their world-class Highland Single Malt.

Gravel Bike Adventure

Discover Gravelfoyle - a network of way-marked off-road gravel trails in the forest, that all start in Aberfoyle.

Wonderful Wetland

Stroll the boardwalk or climb the viewing tower at Flanders Moss National Nature Reserve to spot birds, animals, insects and plant life.

Three Lochs Forest Drive

Drive, walk or cycle the seven-mile forest loop around three lochs - Reòidhte, Drunkie and Achray. Open for cars from Easter to October.

Argaty Red Kites

Watch or photograph wild and majestic red kites, red squirrels and other wildlife in one of the hides at Argaty Red Kites, near Doune.

Play on the Water

Dive into Loch Ard on the water assault course at Go Country, sail to an island by kayak or canoe or swim in the clear water.

Explore Glen Finglas

Learn about the glen at the Gateway Visitor Centre, let your children explore the interactive play trail or head for the hills on foot or by bike.

Antique Road Trip

Browse antiques, art and collectables and enjoy lunch or afternoon tea in the café at the Scottish Antiques & Arts Centre near Doune.

Dramatic Waterfalls

Feel the power of Trossachs rivers at Bracklinn Falls or the Falls of Leny near Callander and Arklet Falls at Inversnaid.

Remember Rob Roy

Visit the resting place of outlaw legend Rob Roy MacGregor, made famous by Sir Walter Scott, at Balquhidder Parish Church.

Follow the Fairies

Visit the Fairy Trail at Doon Hill, Aberfoyle, and follow with a coffee and cake and browsing in gift shops along Main Street.

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