Hazel's Guidebook
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Callander is a small town situated on the River Teith and dominated by the Callander Crags. Ben Ledi lies northwest of Callander. Population approx 3,100.
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Callander
Callander is a small town situated on the River Teith and dominated by the Callander Crags. Ben Ledi lies northwest of Callander. Population approx 3,100.
Walks
A must do! A circular walk taking in the idyllic Bracklinn Falls, a very popular local beauty spot. Once over the bridge the route climbs through forestry before descending to the quiet upper glen, with a return by minor road. The bridge in the picture has been replaced as it was washed away in a wild storm.
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Bracklinn Falls Car Park
FK17A must do! A circular walk taking in the idyllic Bracklinn Falls, a very popular local beauty spot. Once over the bridge the route climbs through forestry before descending to the quiet upper glen, with a return by minor road. The bridge in the picture has been replaced as it was washed away in a wild storm.
A walk up the Crags will not disappoint. A local favorite. Either start from Ancaster Road or the car park off Bracklin Road. 1.5/2hours. You can go up and down or make it a circular route. Beautiful ❤️. A fairy trail has appeared with doors on trees and fairy offerings.
Callander Crags
A walk up the Crags will not disappoint. A local favorite. Either start from Ancaster Road or the car park off Bracklin Road. 1.5/2hours. You can go up and down or make it a circular route. Beautiful ❤️. A fairy trail has appeared with doors on trees and fairy offerings.
A mountain in miniature!" My favourite view point in Scotland. It over looks Loch Katrine Trossachs with further views to Ben Venue and Ben Ledi. A must for all the family!
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Ben A'an
A mountain in miniature!" My favourite view point in Scotland. It over looks Loch Katrine Trossachs with further views to Ben Venue and Ben Ledi. A must for all the family!
Ben Ledi is 879 metres high mountain, and is classified as a Corbett. It lies about six kilometres northwest of Callander, near the village of Kilmahog. It is situated in the Trossachs, an area often regarded as having some of the most romantic scenery in the Highlands.
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Ben Ledi
Ben Ledi is 879 metres high mountain, and is classified as a Corbett. It lies about six kilometres northwest of Callander, near the village of Kilmahog. It is situated in the Trossachs, an area often regarded as having some of the most romantic scenery in the Highlands.
Loch Katrine is a 13km-long fresh water loch in the heart of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Fans of Outlander will especially enjoy a trip here as the area was used in ep 13 season 2! Beautiful area to walk or cycle along the Loch side.
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Loch Katrine Visitor Centre
Loch Katrine is a 13km-long fresh water loch in the heart of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Fans of Outlander will especially enjoy a trip here as the area was used in ep 13 season 2! Beautiful area to walk or cycle along the Loch side.
Falls of Leny
A84Lovely walk on easy path from Callander.
Beautiful loch to cycle or walk round. Perfect for swimming and paddle boarding.
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Loch Venachar
Beautiful loch to cycle or walk round. Perfect for swimming and paddle boarding.
Ben Venue is one of the best known Grahams and a very familiar sight in the Trossachs, being especially well seen across Loch Venachar. The twin summits are fine viewpoints, particularly for loch Katrine. The ascent is very popular from Loch Achray, but there is another well-walked route from Ledard Farm near Loch Ard.
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Ben Venue
Ben Venue is one of the best known Grahams and a very familiar sight in the Trossachs, being especially well seen across Loch Venachar. The twin summits are fine viewpoints, particularly for loch Katrine. The ascent is very popular from Loch Achray, but there is another well-walked route from Ledard Farm near Loch Ard.
Fairly easy walk on forestry roads. If you have a mountain bike, and are fairly fit you may like to do this one on your bike. 3 or 6 hrs depending on starting point.
Ben Gullipen
Fairly easy walk on forestry roads. If you have a mountain bike, and are fairly fit you may like to do this one on your bike. 3 or 6 hrs depending on starting point.
Ben Vorlich is a mountain located in the southern part of the Highlands of Scotland. Due to its prominence when seen from the lower ground of the Central Belt, Ben Vorlich is one of the most commonly seen of Munros,
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Ben Vorlich
Ben Vorlich is a mountain located in the southern part of the Highlands of Scotland. Due to its prominence when seen from the lower ground of the Central Belt, Ben Vorlich is one of the most commonly seen of Munros,
Easy walking on new path and woodland tracks - length of your choice.
Starting at Bridgend in Callander, walk south to the mini roundabout, turn left and immediately look for a gravel path leading up through the trees on the south side of the road.
Take this track, fairly steep at first then leveling out. In less than half a mile the path splits, with the main part leading straight on toward the trees.
You can follow either track - keep an eye open for deer!
Coilhallan Wood
Easy walking on new path and woodland tracks - length of your choice.
Starting at Bridgend in Callander, walk south to the mini roundabout, turn left and immediately look for a gravel path leading up through the trees on the south side of the road.
Take this track, fairly steep at first then leveling out. In less than half a mile the path splits, with the main part leading straight on toward the trees.
You can follow either track - keep an eye open for deer!
At Brig o' Turk village, take the narrow road by the Tea Room and follow up past the little walled graveyard (which is worth a visit in its own right). Keep on going past the school until you come to a fork in the road where the right fork is a steep hill and the left is marked 'Glenfinglas dam - private'. If you have a car, park here.
Glen Finglas Visitor Gateway & Estate
At Brig o' Turk village, take the narrow road by the Tea Room and follow up past the little walled graveyard (which is worth a visit in its own right). Keep on going past the school until you come to a fork in the road where the right fork is a steep hill and the left is marked 'Glenfinglas dam - private'. If you have a car, park here.
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/drymen.shtml
Some interesting and beautiful walks around Drymen and Balmaha.
Balmaha Boat Yard
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/drymen.shtml
Some interesting and beautiful walks around Drymen and Balmaha.
Sightseeing
The 7 mile long Forest Drive takes you past three picturesque lochs – Lochan Reòidhte, Loch Drunkie and Loch Achray. 10 mins from Callander. Access from The Dukes Pass road.
If you can tear your eyes away from the breathtaking Trossachs scenery, watch out for woodland and watery wildlife too. Glimpse deer amongst the trees, listen for the chatter of woodland birds and red squirrels and – if you're lucky – spot an osprey fishing on one of the lochs.
There's something for everyone along the route, including short, easy trails and a picnic site beside peaceful Loch Drunkie. You'll find accessible toilets and plenty of parking there too.
https://www.simplyemma.co.uk/three-lochs-forest-drive-scenic-drive-in-scotland/
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Three Lochs Forest Drive
Duke's PassThe 7 mile long Forest Drive takes you past three picturesque lochs – Lochan Reòidhte, Loch Drunkie and Loch Achray. 10 mins from Callander. Access from The Dukes Pass road.
If you can tear your eyes away from the breathtaking Trossachs scenery, watch out for woodland and watery wildlife too. Glimpse deer amongst the trees, listen for the chatter of woodland birds and red squirrels and – if you're lucky – spot an osprey fishing on one of the lochs.
There's something for everyone along the route, including short, easy trails and a picnic site beside peaceful Loch Drunkie. You'll find accessible toilets and plenty of parking there too.
https://www.simplyemma.co.uk/three-lochs-forest-drive-scenic-drive-in-scotland/
Loch Lubnaig
Beautiful. Good for swimming and paddle boarding.
The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre
Duke's PassGreat walks, cafe, Zip wire and information.
Dominating the skyline for miles around, Stirling Castle is a shining example of Renaissance architecture. Visitors can look out from its high stone walls to the battlefields of Stirling Bridge where great medieval armies clashed to decide the fate of nations. Home to generations of Scottish monarchs including, Mary Queen of Scots, the Castle is an enduring and powerful reminder of our fascinating history. About 25 min drive from Callander.
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スターリング城
Castle WyndDominating the skyline for miles around, Stirling Castle is a shining example of Renaissance architecture. Visitors can look out from its high stone walls to the battlefields of Stirling Bridge where great medieval armies clashed to decide the fate of nations. Home to generations of Scottish monarchs including, Mary Queen of Scots, the Castle is an enduring and powerful reminder of our fascinating history. About 25 min drive from Callander.
Doune Castle is a medieval stronghold near the village of Doune, The castle is sited on a wooded bend where the Ardoch Burn flows into the River Teith. It lies 8 miles (13 kilometres) from the town of Callander in the Trossachs. Used in Outlander.
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ダウン城
Castle HillDoune Castle is a medieval stronghold near the village of Doune, The castle is sited on a wooded bend where the Ardoch Burn flows into the River Teith. It lies 8 miles (13 kilometres) from the town of Callander in the Trossachs. Used in Outlander.
Beautiful drive leading to Aberfoyle. This very popular public road, regarded as one of Britain's best drives, leads you through some of the most scenic parts of the Trossachs. (The Three Lochs Drive is off this road). It was originally built by the Duke of Montrose in the 19th century to improve access to his estate. Later it was upgraded to accommodate the Victorian tourists drawn to the area after the publication of Sir Walter Scott's epic poem 'The Lady of the Lake' which celebrates the beauty of Loch Katrine. Callander to Aberfoyle about 30 mins
Duke's Pass
Duke's PassBeautiful drive leading to Aberfoyle. This very popular public road, regarded as one of Britain's best drives, leads you through some of the most scenic parts of the Trossachs. (The Three Lochs Drive is off this road). It was originally built by the Duke of Montrose in the 19th century to improve access to his estate. Later it was upgraded to accommodate the Victorian tourists drawn to the area after the publication of Sir Walter Scott's epic poem 'The Lady of the Lake' which celebrates the beauty of Loch Katrine. Callander to Aberfoyle about 30 mins
Inchmahome Priory is found on an island in the Lake of Menteith, which dates from 1238 and once served as a refuge for Mary Queen of Scots as an infant, and Robert the Bruce.
There are many picnic spots where you can admire stunning scenery, and the nearby Menteith Hills boast a network of walking paths. The area is also popular with those who enjoy fly-fishing.
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Lake of Menteith
Inchmahome Priory is found on an island in the Lake of Menteith, which dates from 1238 and once served as a refuge for Mary Queen of Scots as an infant, and Robert the Bruce.
There are many picnic spots where you can admire stunning scenery, and the nearby Menteith Hills boast a network of walking paths. The area is also popular with those who enjoy fly-fishing.
Loch Venachar lies between Callander and the small settlement of Brig o’ Turk. At 3.7 miles long it offers a big area to explore in a lovely forested landscape. Despite its size it still offers a fair amount of protection from the prevailing wind with plenty of nooks and crannies. The further west you put in, the more calm water you are likely to find.
A good paddle is from the beaches near the Venacher Lochside Cafe on the northern shore (A821) across the Loch to Invertrossachs, which has plenty of secluded beaches and tiny islands to explore.
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Loch Venachar
Loch Venachar lies between Callander and the small settlement of Brig o’ Turk. At 3.7 miles long it offers a big area to explore in a lovely forested landscape. Despite its size it still offers a fair amount of protection from the prevailing wind with plenty of nooks and crannies. The further west you put in, the more calm water you are likely to find.
A good paddle is from the beaches near the Venacher Lochside Cafe on the northern shore (A821) across the Loch to Invertrossachs, which has plenty of secluded beaches and tiny islands to explore.
Aberfoyle village (20 min drive from Callander) sits at the heart of over 200 kilometres (124 miles) of trails, made up of off-road, multi-surface forestry tracks and trails, gravel roads ...The 2020 Spring launch of Gravelfoyle featured the opening of three new waymarked routes – 10km, 20km, 30km – great for everyone from families with an appetite for more relaxed, off-road adventures to weekend warriors keen on a longer distance challenge, to experience the joys and thrills of gravel riding.
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Aberfoyle
Aberfoyle village (20 min drive from Callander) sits at the heart of over 200 kilometres (124 miles) of trails, made up of off-road, multi-surface forestry tracks and trails, gravel roads ...The 2020 Spring launch of Gravelfoyle featured the opening of three new waymarked routes – 10km, 20km, 30km – great for everyone from families with an appetite for more relaxed, off-road adventures to weekend warriors keen on a longer distance challenge, to experience the joys and thrills of gravel riding.
Strathyre
Good family cycle from Callander along the old railway line and through the forest.
Food Scene
Mhor Bread & Tearoom
8 Main StGreat bakery. Excellent filled rolls and pies.
This is a vegetarian cafe that bakes it's own scones, cakes, traybakes and soda bread in house on a daily basis, with many vegan and gluten-free options included. Beautiful setting and great food. The tea room is nearly 100 years old.
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Brig O Turk Tea Room
This is a vegetarian cafe that bakes it's own scones, cakes, traybakes and soda bread in house on a daily basis, with many vegan and gluten-free options included. Beautiful setting and great food. The tea room is nearly 100 years old.
Nick's at Port of Menteith offers a dining experience like no other, in the heart of the Trossachs National Park but only a short drive from Callander.
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Nick Nairn Cook School
Nick's at Port of Menteith offers a dining experience like no other, in the heart of the Trossachs National Park but only a short drive from Callander.
Mhor 84 Motel
84 KingshouseNice for lunch
Venachar Lochside
Venachar LochsideBeautiful Cafe. Great food! Spectacular setting.
Beautiful historic hotel on the river. Elegant high tea, fine dining or a more casual bistro.
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Roman Camp Hotel
182 Main StBeautiful historic hotel on the river. Elegant high tea, fine dining or a more casual bistro.
Pubs
Lovely pub. Great food. Cycle alongside loch venacher then onto cycle path at invertrossachs.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g190803-d1508649-r156227739-The_Byre_Inn-Callander_Loch_Lomond_and_The_Trossachs_National_Park_Scotland.html
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The Byre Inn
Lovely pub. Great food. Cycle alongside loch venacher then onto cycle path at invertrossachs.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g190803-d1508649-r156227739-The_Byre_Inn-Callander_Loch_Lomond_and_The_Trossachs_National_Park_Scotland.html
The Waverley offers a selection of real ales in the bar area. They also have a family-friendly menu of burgers, fish and pasta dishes. Dogs welcome. Live music
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The Waverley
88-94 Main StThe Waverley offers a selection of real ales in the bar area. They also have a family-friendly menu of burgers, fish and pasta dishes. Dogs welcome. Live music
Family and dog friendly. 1 mile walk along the old rainway line to Kilmahog.
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The Lade Inn
Family and dog friendly. 1 mile walk along the old rainway line to Kilmahog.
Pub and restaurant. Seasonal products sourced from local Scottish suppliers
Outdoor beer garden in the summer.
The small restaurant can seat up to18 people, we only allow bookings, so we advice you make a reservation
Dinners reservations are available from 6pm until 8pm
The restaurant is closed
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Please book dinner directly with Nick or Susannah 01877 330181.
Callander Meadows
24 Main StPub and restaurant. Seasonal products sourced from local Scottish suppliers
Outdoor beer garden in the summer.
The small restaurant can seat up to18 people, we only allow bookings, so we advice you make a reservation
Dinners reservations are available from 6pm until 8pm
The restaurant is closed
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Please book dinner directly with Nick or Susannah 01877 330181.
Crown Hotel
13 Main StPub and restaurant.
https://www.crownhotelcallander.co.uk/bar/
Local shops
Spirit of Callander
124 Main StGrocery Shop. Licensed.
Excellent family run butcher established in Callander in 1949 selling locally sourced meat, free range chicken and eggs
Campbell D & Son
28 Ancaster SquareExcellent family run butcher established in Callander in 1949 selling locally sourced meat, free range chicken and eggs
Feeds & Stoves
21 Main StreetGood for pet food, logs and eggs.
Good selection of locally made gifts from new artists in silverware, paintings, woodwork & Harris Tweed, as well as an excellent selection of gift cards
Hashtag - Callander
33 Main StreetGood selection of locally made gifts from new artists in silverware, paintings, woodwork & Harris Tweed, as well as an excellent selection of gift cards
Deli Ecosse is a popular local café and also sells an extensive range of Scottish cheeses, cakes, biscuits and preserves and free-range eggs. They also cater for foodies, with a good stock of world food ingredients, wines and spirits.
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Deli Ecosse
10 Ancaster SquareDeli Ecosse is a popular local café and also sells an extensive range of Scottish cheeses, cakes, biscuits and preserves and free-range eggs. They also cater for foodies, with a good stock of world food ingredients, wines and spirits.
Owned by knowledgeable enthusiasts the shop specialises in craft and small batch malts, gins and spirits, they also carry a range of craft beers.
Callander Drinks Company
98 Main StreetOwned by knowledgeable enthusiasts the shop specialises in craft and small batch malts, gins and spirits, they also carry a range of craft beers.
An artist’s collective, not-for-profit venture, owned and run by the local artists whose work is on sale. The shop displays the work of around 40 artists at any one time and you will find homeware, paintings, prints, sculpture, jewellery, wood carvings, clothing and ceramics on display.
Creative in Callander
28 Main StAn artist’s collective, not-for-profit venture, owned and run by the local artists whose work is on sale. The shop displays the work of around 40 artists at any one time and you will find homeware, paintings, prints, sculpture, jewellery, wood carvings, clothing and ceramics on display.
Great information center. Lots of information on walking and cycling routes, days out, things to do with kids, where to eat and lots of local OS maps. Very helpful knowledgeable staff. 55 Main Street.
Callander Visitor Information Centre
55 Main StreetGreat information center. Lots of information on walking and cycling routes, days out, things to do with kids, where to eat and lots of local OS maps. Very helpful knowledgeable staff. 55 Main Street.
Things to do with children big and small!
Mountains, moorland, valleys, highlands, rivers and lochs - you’ll see it all as your clamber through the treetops at Go Ape Aberfoyle. The first of three courses to come to Scotland, here is where you’ll find two of the longest zip wires in the UK.
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Go Ape Aberfoyle
Mountains, moorland, valleys, highlands, rivers and lochs - you’ll see it all as your clamber through the treetops at Go Ape Aberfoyle. The first of three courses to come to Scotland, here is where you’ll find two of the longest zip wires in the UK.
A 20m swimming pool, a climbing wall and a soft play area for children under 7.
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McLaren Community Leisure Centre
Mollands RoadA 20m swimming pool, a climbing wall and a soft play area for children under 7.
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park is a great day out for all the family.
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ブレア・ドラモンド・サファリ＆アドベンチャーパーク
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park is a great day out for all the family.
Pony Trekking and now expanding their outdoor activities to include: Quad pods, Segway Trekking, Shetland Pony Driving and Orienteering.
They introduced a fairy Garden which is a lovely attraction with wishing tree where all can hang a wish.
5 miles from Callander near Port of Menteith.
Castle Rednock Trekking Centre
Pony Trekking and now expanding their outdoor activities to include: Quad pods, Segway Trekking, Shetland Pony Driving and Orienteering.
They introduced a fairy Garden which is a lovely attraction with wishing tree where all can hang a wish.
5 miles from Callander near Port of Menteith.
Argaty Red Kites is a bird watching centre that gives you a unique chance to get close to these exciting birds and learn more about them.
The aim of the project at this farm is to increase the number of kites in the wild, so feeding is minimal but there is always a good view of them whether they are perching, flying or feeding. It is very rare for visitors not to see any birds, although you normally see larger numbers of them during the winter.
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Argaty Red Kites
Argaty Red Kites is a bird watching centre that gives you a unique chance to get close to these exciting birds and learn more about them.
The aim of the project at this farm is to increase the number of kites in the wild, so feeding is minimal but there is always a good view of them whether they are perching, flying or feeding. It is very rare for visitors not to see any birds, although you normally see larger numbers of them during the winter.
Built for the Regent Albany, Doune Castle is a magnificent late 14th century courtyard castle that kids of all ages can get imaginative about.
There is a nature trail in the grounds.
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ダウン城
Castle HillBuilt for the Regent Albany, Doune Castle is a magnificent late 14th century courtyard castle that kids of all ages can get imaginative about.
There is a nature trail in the grounds.
The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre at Aberfoyle previously known as David Marshall Lodge, offers ranger led events, which occur throughout the year. These include guided walks and talks and seasonal activities for families and visitors. Outdoor playground and cafe. Fun for children.
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The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre
Duke's PassThe Lodge Forest Visitor Centre at Aberfoyle previously known as David Marshall Lodge, offers ranger led events, which occur throughout the year. These include guided walks and talks and seasonal activities for families and visitors. Outdoor playground and cafe. Fun for children.
Come and visit the mystical Scottish Highlands and search for fairies on the Doon Hill Fairy Walk in Aberfoyle.
Long, long ago there was a man named Reverend Kirk who was fascinated by fairies. He was so enchanted that he spent all of his time studying them. But one day he discovered too much and his life would change forever
Doon Hill & Fairy Knowe
Come and visit the mystical Scottish Highlands and search for fairies on the Doon Hill Fairy Walk in Aberfoyle.
Long, long ago there was a man named Reverend Kirk who was fascinated by fairies. He was so enchanted that he spent all of his time studying them. But one day he discovered too much and his life would change forever
Loch Katrine a beautiful Loch you can stroll or cycle around but the highlight is the landmark steamship the Sir Walter Scott which will take you across or back from your adventures. Sightseeing cruises operate for 1 hour, or you can enjoy a 2-hour sail to Stronachlachar, on the western shore of Loch Katrine. Bike Hire at Loch.
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Loch Katrine
7 Newcraigs DriveLoch Katrine a beautiful Loch you can stroll or cycle around but the highlight is the landmark steamship the Sir Walter Scott which will take you across or back from your adventures. Sightseeing cruises operate for 1 hour, or you can enjoy a 2-hour sail to Stronachlachar, on the western shore of Loch Katrine. Bike Hire at Loch.
Feed the animals, bounce on the jumping pillow, have a go on the tractor go-karts or toddler trike. There’s also a zip wire and mini diggers, as well as a sand pit, a maze and tractor rides.
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Briarlands Farm
Feed the animals, bounce on the jumping pillow, have a go on the tractor go-karts or toddler trike. There’s also a zip wire and mini diggers, as well as a sand pit, a maze and tractor rides.
Stirling Castle is, without doubt, one of the grandest of all Scottish castles.
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スターリング城
Castle WyndStirling Castle is, without doubt, one of the grandest of all Scottish castles.
Vue Cinema Stirling
Forthside WayFor a rainy day!
A lovely playground for kids to play in. Lots play equipment in a pretty setting.
Riverside Playground
A lovely playground for kids to play in. Lots play equipment in a pretty setting.
Great little mini golf course, fab setting and very friendly staff. Delicious freshly prepared food, great coffee, friendly welcoming owner and staff. What’s not to like?!
CLUB HOUSE
18 Leny RoadGreat little mini golf course, fab setting and very friendly staff. Delicious freshly prepared food, great coffee, friendly welcoming owner and staff. What’s not to like?!