On your way to Loch Lomond, The Kelpies are 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures depicting Kelpies (shape-shifting water spirits).
Mobility: Easy
As we travel on to Loch Lomond we pass the mighty Stirling Castle – the reason why so many battles took place around here was in order to hold the strategic importance of Stirling, which overlooked the lowest bridging point across the River Forth. From the battlements, follow the gaze of King Robert Bruce himself as his statue looks towards Bannockburn, the site of his most famous victory. Savour the imposing Wallace Monument as it stands out against the scenic Ochil Hills.
Mobility: Easy
The First stop of the tour is the Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre in Balloch, with a range of Scottish Birds of prey to see including a Golden Eagle. If this activity is not of interest there is also the Loch Lomond Sealife Centre which is also a great visit.
Mobility: Easy
You leave Balloch and make your way up the east coast of Loch Lomond, travelling past the famous Loch Lomond Golf Club. As your continue north the mountain Ben Lomond starts to come into view, towering over the west coast of Loch Lomond and making for a stunning photo of the Loch.
Mobility: Easy
The Falls of Falloch, located just a few miles before Crianlarich. Set in a peaceful glen it makes for a great photo and break. Your journey continues through the village of Crianlarich located on the West Highland Way, with Ben More over looking it.
Mobility: Medium
The village of Crianlarich is located in Glen Strathfillan to the north of the Trossachs, some eight miles north of the head of Loch Lomond. This small historic village is an important staging post on various transport routes linking central and northwestern Scotland. The West Highland railway divides here with one branch heading due west towards Oban, the other continuing north over Rannoch Moor to Fort William. The West Highland Way long-distance footpath also passes through here.
Mobility: Easy
The next stop is at the Falls of Dochart at Killin, located at the western end of Loch Tay. The Falls cascade over the rocks around the island of Inchbuie, which is the ancient burial place of the MacNab clan and a great place for a photo.
Mobility: Medium
Loch Lubnaig is a stunning located stretch of freshwater nestling between two striking mountains, Ben Ledi and Benvane to the south-west and Ben Vorlich to the north-east. A bird’s eye view of the loch, reveals how it came by its name, for Lùbnaig means crooked in Gaelic. Stop for some photos of this beautiful Scottish Loch and take a walk along its banks, there is plenty of nature around you so make sure you bring your camera.
Mobility: Easy
The Highland Town of Callander the eastern gateway to the highlands. Spend time walking around the town visiting the small shops and sampling local produce and pick up a souvenir for your trip.
Mobility: Easy
On the banks of the River Teith and started life back in 1785 as a cotton mill until 1966 where it transformed into today’s distillery, the only distillery in Scotland to be self-sufficient in electricity with its power coming from the River Teith. Tours are run hourly, if you wanted to experience the Heritage Tour then advance booking is required.
Mobility: Medium
If a distillery is not to your liking then we can offer the following as an alternative to the itinerary;
One of the finest Medieval Castle in Scotland Doune Castle was built around 1400 by Robert Stewart, 1st Duke of Albany, Earl of Menteith and Fife, a magnificent late 14th century courtyard castle Its most striking feature is the 100ft high gatehouse which includes the splendid Lord’s Hall with its musicians’ gallery, double fireplace and carved oak screen and you can hear the stories of the making of Monty Python and the Holy Grail which was also filmed at the castle.
Mobility: Medium
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