Aberfoyle may be a sleepy Stirlingshire village with a modest population of about 700, but it is regularly invaded by visitors looking to explore the Tolkien-esque scenery of the Trossachs. Less than an hour along the A81 from Glasgow, yet a million miles away from the bustle of the city, it is Aberfoyle that is considered the gateway to the lochs and forests of the Trossachs. The secret majesty of the area was revealed by Sir Walter Scott, whose 1810 poem, The Lady Of The Lake, featured the Lake Of Monteith, Scotland’s only lake. The David Marshall Lodge is an essential port of call for those visiting the forests of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. It arranges guided walks and issues permits for the nearby lochs, where there’s excellent fishing for trout and pike. Boat hire is available for most lochs in the Trossachs. Forest Hills sports centre, Kinlochard, is a short drive from Aberfoyle and rents boats for fishing and sightseeing Loch Ard. And if you want some fun on dry land then the rather unlikely alliance of duck and sheepdog is on hand as the ‘Quack Commandoes’ (their words) put on their unique display of sheepdogs herding Indian Runner Ducks. And who said The Scottish Sheepdog School didn’t have a sense of humour?
Attraction
Go Ape!
Kilmun Arboretum
Scottish Wool Centre
Camping
Doctor
Golf Club
Hostel
Pub and Bar
School
Taxi
Shops
The Mill Shop
Boxwood
The Fabric Gallery
Activities
Go Ape!(Adventure)
Go Forth Events(Adventure)
Places to Stay near Aberfoyle
Inchrie Castle Hotel (0.48 miles)
Inchrie Castle Hotel stands in the beautiful surroundings of the Trossachs in the heart of Scotland's first National Park. A former keep, built on a knowe above the village of ... More
Gartmore House (2.11 miles)
Explore the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park whilst staying at our 18th century historic country mansion. Set in 75 acres of private grounds and with panoramic views across 20 ... More
The Lake Of Menteith Hotel (3.62 miles)
Our philosophy is to create a hotel which fulfils our idea of the perfect place to go and stay. This perfect place, whether restaurant or hotel, should be entirely in sympathy with its surroundings. We want ... More | visit website
Ballochneck Country House (5.38 miles)
Ballochneck is one of the most romantic retreats in Scotland, sitting proudly in beautiful countryside nestled between Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Parks. Owners Donnie and Fiona Allan are passionate about running Ballochneck to ... More | visit website
Loaninghead Farm (6.74 miles)
An 18th century hunting lodge in the days of Rob Roy McGregor(scottish outlaw)depicted in BraveHeart film, situated in the heart of Loch Lomond, Stirling & Trossachs. Now a livestock farm. With Magnificient views of the ... More | visit website
Westcot Guest House (7.47 miles)
Poppies Hotel & Restaurant (7.47 miles)
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, the only National Park in Scotland, invites you to this most stunning part of the U.K. Where Better to explore this area than the warm, ... More
Dreadnought Hotel (7.70 miles)
Originally built in the XVII century by the Clan McNab, whose motto remains as the hotel's name. The Dreadnought provides a blend of history with modern day comfort and style. An extremely ... More
Callander Meadows (7.70 miles)
The Waverley Hotel (7.76 miles)
Ideally situated to explore the natural beauty of the Trossachs National Park, this charming hotel is set in Callendar, at the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’. Offering comfortable en suite rooms, equipped with ... More
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