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A mini guide to
Callander and the Trossachs: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Use the right pier
Loch Katrine Cruises warns that Trossachs Pier and Stronachlachar are 45 minutes apart by road, and that sat nav may not take you to Trossachs Pier: use its GPS or What3Words.
Callander has no station
Callander's railway station closed in 1965. Take the train to Stirling and a bus, and check times on Traveline Scotland.
Seasonal opening
The Hamilton Toy Museum opens from Easter to the end of October and plans to reopen on 26 March 2027. Check other attractions' own sites before you travel.
Take care at the falls
Wikipedia notes several fatal incidents at the Bracklinn Falls. Keep to the paths and away from the water's edge.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Callander and the Trossachs?
Callander and the Trossachs is in Stirling and the Trossachs, Scotland. Loch Katrine's steamship, Ben A'an, Bracklinn Falls and the forest park around Aberfoyle. Nearby stops and stations include Callander, Trossachs Pier, Aberfoyle.
How long do I need in Callander and the Trossachs?
A full day; two if you want both a cruise and a hill walk. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Steamship Sir Walter Scott, Loch Katrine, Ben A'an, Bracklinn Falls. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Callander (Bus from Stirling); Trossachs Pier (Loch Katrine cruises); Aberfoyle (By road on the A81 from Glasgow). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 8 places to eat and drink in and around Callander and the Trossachs, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 6 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Callander and the Trossachs accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Callander and the Trossachs
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre
Forestry and Land Scotland centre in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park; a gentle trail passes the Lumberjills monument to a waterfall.
Inchmahome Priory
Augustinian priory founded about 1238 on an island in the Lake of Menteith, reached by boat.
Steamship Sir Walter Scott, Loch Katrine
Steamship built in 1899 that has cruised Loch Katrine since 1900; sailings leave Trossachs Pier all year.
Stirling and the Trossachs
More areas to explore
Photo credits
- Hamilton Toy Museum: Drkirstyross, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre: Alan O'Dowd, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Inchmahome Priory: Billy McCrorie, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Steamship Sir Walter Scott, Loch Katrine: Richard Sutcliffe, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Stirling and Bannockburn: Finlay McWalter, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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