Callander in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park

About Callander

The Trossachs in Scotland Hotels and the eastern gateway to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, surrounded by wonderful scenery of mountains and lochs - this is Callander.

Callander is located on the A84 road from Stirling to Fort WIlliam and is about 1/2 hours drive from Stirling. A frequent bus service operates between Stirling and Callander. A less frequent service beyond Callander is operated by 'First Bus' and other carriers to Oban and Fort William.

Callander is probably the most popular resort in the Trossachs National Park. Ideally located close to Lochs with easy access into the hills and glens of Strathyre and the Trossachs, Callander has a very definite holiday feel about it, rich in the history of the area and crammed with woollen mills, shops, crafts and souvenir shops. Callander's attractions include the Hamilton Toy Museum on Main Street, two large mill shops in Callander offering great tartan and textiles, plus other Scottish knitwear gifts, Scottish fine foods and Whisky shops. Visit Kilmahog Woollen Mill, Kilmahog near Callander. A holiday in Callander, with a Highland hills backdrop and the River Teith running alongside it, could be the holiday you'll never forget.

Access to Callander

From the south

At Stirling leave the A80 Motorway at junction 10 (signed Crianlarich and Trossachs) and follow the A84 past Doune to get your firts view of Ben Ledi on the approach to Callander.

From the north west

Follow the A85 or A82/85 via Tyndrum and Crianlarich to Lochearnhead, then continue south on th A84 to Callander.

Callander Holiday Accommodation

This is concentrated in Callander and the nearby villages. There is also a good choice of accommodation within easy driving distance of Callander if you prefer to be based furthe north or west. See accommodation at Trossachs accommodation.

Food and Drink in Callander

In Callander town, there are:

• Chip shops
• Several small cafes which serve fripples and snacks
• Restaurants serving quality meals
• Pubs which also serve meals and bar snacks

See 'where to eat' for more information about where to eat in Callander.

 

 

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