Things to do in The Trossachs
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Sir Walter Scott Steamship
There’s an excellent 20-mile circular cycle route that links up with the Sir Walter Scott Steamship along Loch Katrine. Following the southern shore of Loch Achray, you reach the pier on Loch Katrine; departures are at 10.30am daily April to October, as well as afternoon departures at 2.30pm on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The ferry should drop you at Stronachlachar (adult/child one way £6/4.50) at the western end. From Stronachlachar, follow the B829 via Loch Ard to Aberfoyle.
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Mhor Fish
Both chip shop and fish restaurant, but wholly different, this endearing black-and-white-tiled cafe displays the day's fresh catch. You can choose how you want it cooked, whether pan-seared and accompanied by one of many good wines, or fried and wrapped in paper with chips to take away. The fish and seafood comes from sustainable stock, and includes oysters and other goodies. If they run out of fresh fish, they shut, so opening hours can be a bit variable.
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Callander Meadows
Informal but smart, this well-loved restaurant in the centre of Callander occupies the two front rooms of a house on the main street. There's a contemporary flair for presentation and unusual flavour combinations, but a solidly British base underpins the cuisine, with things like mackerel, red cabbage, salmon and duck making regular and welcome appearances. It's also open on Mondays from April to September, and Wednesdays too in high summer.
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Lade Inn
Callander's best pub isn't in Callander − it's a mile north of town. It does decent, large and popular bar meals, doesn't mind kids, and pulls a good pint (the real ales here are brewed to a house recipe). Next door, the owners run a shop with a dazzling selection of Scottish beers. There's low-key live music here at weekends too, but it shuts early if it's quiet midweek.
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Inchmahome Priory
From the Lake of Menteith (called lake not loch due to a mistranslation from Gaelic) a ferry takes visitors to the substantial ruins of Inchmahome Priory. Mary, Queen of Scots was kept safe here as a child during Henry VIII’s ‘Rough Wooing’. Henry attacked Stirling trying to force Mary to marry his son in order to unite the kingdoms.
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Forth Inn
In the middle of the village, the solid Forth Inn seems to be the lifeblood of the town, with locals and visitors alike queuing up for good, honest pub fare. The tasty bar meals are the best in town. It also provides accommodation and beer, with drinkers spilling outside into the sunny courtyard. Single/double rooms are available for £50/80, but they can be noisy at weekends.
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Cafe Circa Doune
Worth the 6 mile drive/cycle from Callander (towards Doune) along the A84, this place, at the Scottish Antiques and Arts Centre, is gaining a reputation for fine Scottish dining using local produce and a touch of creativity. Try the roast loin or Rannoch Moor pork. Refined dining, it would suit couples or small groups.
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Cycle Hire Callander
The Trossachs is a lovely area to cycle around. Cycle Hire Callander rents bikes for £6 for two hours or £12 for a full day. Child seats are £3. It’s right next to the visitor centre.
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Deli Ecosse
Top spot for brekky or lunch, it dishes out paninis and baguettes. Lots of yummy condiments on sale, too, such as Arran cheeses and plump green olives to sustain yourself walking up surrounding peaks.
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Hamilton Toy Collection
The Hamilton Toy Collection is a powerhouse of 20th-century juvenile memorabilia, chock-full of dolls houses, puppets and toy soldiers. It’s a guaranteed nostalgia trip.
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Wheels Cycling Centre
On a cycle route and based at Trossachs Tryst hostel, the excellent Wheels Cycling Centre has a wide range of hire bikes starting from £10/15 per half-/full day.
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Go Ape!
Bring out the monkey in you on this exhilarating adventure course of long ziplines, swings and rope bridges through the forest.
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Co-op Supermarket
Along Main St you'll find a Co-op supermarket and lots of places offering meals and snacks.
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