What to do in Balquhidder

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park offer some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, just a 1-hour drive north of Glasgow. The villages in the area are steeped in history and legend, and locally sourced food takes pride of place at many of the local restaurants.

Doune Castle is a partially ruined medieval structure in the Stirling countryside. It stands atop a hill with a commanding view of a pleasant area of forests and rivers. Admire the well-preserved halls, courtyard and tower rising above the surrounding region.

Loch Katrine is a large body of water surrounded by hills and green meadows. With many activities, from nature paths and cycling tracks to cruises and history guides, the lake provides a serene and informative vacation. Learn about the intriguing steamboat history and Scottish folklore involving this site.

Loch Earn is a scenic freshwater lake that lies between the hills of the Scottish Highlands. It is 6.5 miles (10.5 kilometers) long and creeps over the boundaries of Stirling, Perth and Kinross. Bring your family for the watersports activities on the western point of the loch.

Balquhidder Church is the site of an elegant religious home standing next to the ruins of another former church. Forests and mountains from the Braes of Balquhidder add a scenic background to the eerie cemetery and stone walls. Find the grave of notorious outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor beside his wife and two sons.