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Doon Hill, Aberfoyle

Doon Hill, Aberfoyle

The legendary story of Reverend Robert Kirk who was a minister in Aberfoyle between 1685-1692. He put Aberfoyle on the map as the ‘Faerie Capital’, inspiring many people to walk up Doon Hill with the story of him being abducted by the faeries for revealing their secrets. Doon Hill is easily reached from Aberfoyle, which is on the Trossachs Trail. Explore the Trossachs, plan your next trip to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, discover things to do in Aberfoyle.

Reverend Kirk famously told the secrets of fairies in a book that he wrote. They are said to have had their revenge though, when he took a walk-up Doon Hill, as they took his soul, trapping it in a pine tree at the top of the hill.

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Climb Ben A'an

Climb Ben A'an

Climb Ben A'an in the Trossachs to see one of Scotland's most iconic views. Photographs of this view are used extensively by organisations such as VisitScotland to attract visitors to Scotland In this guide, we'll tell you exactly where Ben A'an is, where to park and how long it will take you to climb it.

The TrossachsPaul SaundersApril 5, 2024WalkingComment

Lake of Menteith, The Trossachs

Lake of Menteith, The Trossachs

The Lake of the Menteith is the only lake in Scotland, it is on the Trossachs Trail and easily reached from Aberfoyle and Callander. Most famous for Inchmahome Priory, on one of the islands in the loch. Historic Scotland opens the island seasonally, operating an on-demand ferry.

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Climb Beinn Dubh, Luss

Climb Beinn Dubh, Luss

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Puck's Glen near Dunoon

Puck's Glen near Dunoon

A guide to the magnificent and enchanted Puck's Glen gorge, near Dunoon. The pathway through the Argyll Forest gets you up close with the rushing waterfalls. There are forestry paths connecting Puck's Glen with Benmore Botanic Garden and Kilmun Arboretum. The gorge is especially dramatic after rain and in autumn. Photograph Puck's Glen, explore Cowal Peninsula, What to do in Argyll Forest.

Argyll ForestPaul SaundersApril 5, 2024Walking, Wildlife & NatureComment

Loch Lomond Song

Loch Lomond Song

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Falls of Dochart, Killin

Falls of Dochart, Killin

The Falls of Dochart are in the pretty village of Killin, within the National Park, but very close to the outer boundary of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. As you can see from the map below, they are actually in the village. The main A827 road has to pass over the falls to access Killin. A guide to Falls of Dochart Hotel, Falls of Dochart Smokehouse, Falls of Dochart Gin, Parking in Killin.

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Arklet Falls and RSPB Trail at Inversnaid

Arklet Falls and RSPB Trail at Inversnaid

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Loch lubhair and Loch Dochart

Loch lubhair and Loch Dochart

You will find first Loch Dochart and then Loch lubhair when heading east on the A85 from Crianlarich. The River Dochart connects both of these neighbouring lochs in the Breadalbane region of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. Castle Dochart dates back to the late 1500s and is on a wooded island in the middle of Loch Dochart. Visit Loch Dochart, Visit Loch Lomond, Visit Loch Lubhair, Near Crianlarich.

BreadalbanePaul SaundersApril 5, 2024Lochs of Loch LomondComment

Walk Balmaha to Rowardennan

Walk Balmaha to Rowardennan

Continuing our series of sections of the West Highland Way within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park with a very special part of the 96-mile walk. This is Balmaha to Rowardennan, a beautiful and mostly easy section of the route. It's 7 miles long and will take you around 2.5 to 3 hours to walk it.

West Highland WayPaul SaundersApril 5, 2024WalkingComment

Top 10 Lochs

Top 10 Lochs

My personal top 10 favourite lochs within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. Selecting the ten best was a challenging exercise, do you agree with the final 10? What will be number 1? Loch Long, Loch Katrine, Loch Goil, Loch Lomond or Loch Achray. A guide to the best lochs of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. There are 22 lochs in Loch Lomond National Park. Visit Loch Lomond, See Loch Lomond, Walk Cycle.

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Loch Venachar

Loch Venachar

Our series of guides to the lochs of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs continues with a feature about Loch Venachar. This beautiful loch is in the Trossachs, close to the town of Callander. The A821 road runs alongside much of the northern banks, on a beautiful drive through Kilmahog and onto Brig o' Turk towards Loch Katrine. Visit the Trossachs, Lochs in the Trossachs, Scottish Lochs, NCN7

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The BLiSS Trail

The BLiSS Trail

The award-winning BLiSS Trail in Breadalbane is a trail consists of art pieces along a route that connects Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, Strathyre and St Fillans. This guide describes each art installation along the BLiSS trail, with photographs and details of the free app to help navigate you around the BLiSS Trail this is one of the highlights of Breadalbane in Loch Lomond & Trossachs Park.

BreadalbanePaul SaundersApril 5, 2024Family Fun, Heritage & Events Comment

Where to Kayak, Canoe or SUP

Where to Kayak, Canoe or SUP

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park has 22 lochs and a host of rivers to paddle on. Whether it’s by kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard (SUP), there are some fantastic places to get on the water.

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Great Trossachs Path

Great Trossachs Path

The Great Trossachs Path is one of Scotland's Great Trails. The path, between Inversnaid and Callander, goes through the second-largest nature reserve in Britain, an area the size of Glasgow. The path connects with other Great Trails, Rob Roy Way, West Highland Way and Three Lochs Way. It is also ideal for cycling, with sections on NCN7 and alongside Loch Katrine.

Paul SaundersApril 5, 2024Wildlife & Nature, Walking, CyclingComment

Inchcailloch Island, Loch Lomond

Inchcailloch Island, Loch Lomond

Find out how to get to Inchcailloch Island with our updated guide to visiting the beautiful Loch Lomond Island which is a nature reserve. See Loch Lomond and Inchcailloch Island. Get great views of Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond. Find out how to visit Inchcailloch Island and enjoy a trip to the beautiful Loch Lomond island with this guide containing the latest information to help you plan a trip.

PlanningPaul SaundersApril 5, 2024Wildlife & Nature, Islands Comment

Balquhidder

Balquhidder

Balquhidder is a small village in Breadalbane, deep in Rob Roy Country. Balquhidder Kirk is the resting place of the outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor, there are many excellent walks nearby and two lochs - Loch Voil and Loch Doine. Monachyle Mhor is a boutique hotel in the glen, renowned for excellent Scottish Food & Drink. Bike hire at Balquhidder, cycling at Balquhidder, things to do near Callander.

BreadalbanePaul SaundersApril 5, 2024Towns & VillagesComment

5 Special Viewpoints

5 Special Viewpoints

Here are 5 very special viewpoints, all in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. Each different, all blending into the beautiful environment. Look Out (Mirror Box) - Loch Voil and Loch Doine, BLiSS Trail, Ben Lomond Viewing Shelter - Gartocharn, An Ceann Mòr - Inveruglas Pyramid, Loch Lubnaig, ‘Sloc nan Sitheanach’ (faeries hollow), Woven Sound - Falls of Falloch. Loch Lomond Viewpoints, Trossaachs Views.

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Trossachs Day Trips

Trossachs Day Trips

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Pretty Loch Lomond Villages

Pretty Loch Lomond Villages

A Top 10 of our favourite villages in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. It was tough choosing the 10 to go in, let alone ranking them. What do you think of our final 10?

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