Welcome to Callander and
the Trossachs
 This unique area of Scotland received its
first tourists over 200 years ago. Made popular by Sir
Walter Scott's publications of 'Rob Roy' and 'The Lady of
the Lake'. It is said that crowds set off in their hundreds
to view the spectacular scenery described by Scott in his
books, until then comparatively unknown.
Download your free Trossachs Guide here.
Trossachs, is an unusual word often difficult
to remember, let alone pronounce. The Gaelic translation is
'rough stuff' or 'rough area'. It was originally
associated with the area around the road to the Loch Katrine
pier complex. When you visit here you will see the terrain is
particularly hilly and bumpy (hence its name) with many small
hummocks covered in oak trees.
Today Trossachs is the term used for the whole
area, on the north east side of Loch Lomond. I often think of it
as the equivalent to England's Lake district. Beautiful scenery
with many lochs or lakes. The road to Inversnaid from Aberfoyle
runs along a loch edge, which is particularly enchanting. I
remember seeing this over 30 years ago for the first time. It
still makes me go Wow!
The area continues to be extremely popular,
especially the Scots who know what a fabulous area it is.
Here we allow you to see what is on offer, so you can plan
exactly what you would like to see and do before you arrive.
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