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Lochearn: Loch Earn is a stunningly beautiful fresh water Loch running East-West with a southern shore panorama of two magnificent Munroe Mountains Ben Vorlich and Stuc a
Chroin. Sunrises and sunsets turn the loch a golden colour. The Loch is 7 miles long and up to a mile wide. It is 3 times deeper than the North Sea and is the only inland loch with a small tide. The west side at Lochearnhead is sheltered and calm and is ideal for boating pursuits and
waterskiing.
Ospreys can frequently be seen fishing in the Loch.
Position: In the lower Central Highlands. Its location in the centre of Scotland makes it a great centre for touring Scotland. Many attractions and towns are within 1/1/2 hour’s drive. From Edinburgh take the M90 to Perth and follow the signs to Crainlarich on the A85. From Glasgow take the M8 to Stirling then follow the A84 to Callander and
Crainlarich.
Glasgow: 1hr 15minutes
Edinburgh: 1hr 15minutes
Perth 32 miles 45 minutes
Stirling 32 miles 45 minutes
Dundee 1hr
Oban 1hr 20 minutes
St Andrews 1hr 30 minutes
Loch Lomond 30 minutes
Glencoe 40 minutes
THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA
Family Days Out
Go Ape Go Ape is an award-winning high wire forest adventure course of
rope bridges, Tarzan Swings and zip slides up to 40 feet up in the trees.
Appealing to a wide age range, customers are fitted with a climbing
harness, given instructions, and then trek from tree to tree high above
the forest floor (over 10's only). The only Scottish location is in
Aberfoyle. http://www.goape.co.uk
The Scottish Wool Centre
The Scottish Wool Centre http://www.scottishsheepdogschool.com/-
Visit the Wool Centre with its Sheepdog School Show. Seasonal activities
throughout the year.
Blair Drummond Safari Park
Blair Drummond Safari Park http://www.safari-park.co.uk/-
Elephants, Rhinos, Giraffes, Zebras, Lions, Tigers, Bears, Ostriches,
Meerkats, Camels, Antelopes, Bison. DIY barbecues lit at busy periods, or
on request. Masses of tables and benches for picnics. You can also enjoy a
delicious meal in the Ranch Kitchen and even adopt an animal. All in all a
great day out.
Briarlands Farm
Briarlands Farm next door to Blair Drummond. A really fun time is to be
had for kids on the Jumping Pillow, Go Karts, Sandpit, Maize Maize, Hay
Fort and Diggers. Tasty Home Baking is available from Marys Kitchen,
and local produce is also for sale in the Farm Shop. Visit http://www.briarlandsfarm.co.ukfor
details.
Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre
Family friendly wildlife centre,
with plenty of highland cows. Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre is set in 100
acres of beautiful Perthshire countryside. In addition to the wide variety
of animals and birds is an indoor playbarn with real tractors, swings and
sandpit. Outdoors a large play area with 'flying fox' will keep the kids
(big and small) entertained for hours. You will also find the Falconry
Centre, Pine Lodge Café, Gift Shop and unique wild bird hatchery;
hatchings from Easter to October. Open daily 10am until dusk.
Loch Katrine & Sir Walter
Scott Steamship - http://www.lochkatrine.com
- Take a journey back in time on the Sir Walter Scott Steamship and visit
an area of the Trossachs that inspired Sir Walter Scott to write
'The Lady Of The Lake'. Or why not hire a bike or bring your own and cycle
the pathway alongside the loch and enjoy a picnic amongst the splendid
scenery.
Loch Lomond Shores and Sea Life Aquarium.
The perfect day out whatever the weather with shops, café, ,kids play
area bike hire and boating on the loch. There is something for everyone at
lomond shores Telephone: 0845 458 0885 or visit the website at
http://www.lochlomondshores.com/
. Set on the shores of Loch Lomond the Aquarium is a must to see from
cheeky short clawed otters to the magnificent tropical ocean tunnel. The
aquarium has an array of displays providing an enjoyable day for all the
family. tel; Telephone:
01389 721 500 or
visit the website at http://www.sealifeeurope.com/
Stirling
Stirling Scotland 's sixth largest city. The ancient settlement of
Stirling boasts Stirling Castle , and The Wallace Monument and The Old
Town jail. All are worth a visit.
The Bannockburn Heritage Centre
explains how Robert the Bruce triumphed over King Edward II in 1314 and
allows visitors to see the battlefield for themselves, as well as a statue
of the mounted hero. All these attractions – and more – make the city
of Stirling a perfect place for a family day out!
Cinema
Stirling has an 8-screen ‘Vue' cinema at Riverside . Telephone: 02082
371 111
Also:-
Allan Park Cinema . Telephone: 01786
474137
The MacRobert Centre. Telephone: 01786 466666
Hidden Glen Safaris
Landrover Safaris amidst the timeless landscape of Rob Roy Country
2.5hr Landrover Safari Adults £35.00 Ages 5-16 £20.00
under 5's go free
Tel: 07765 789354
http://www.hiddenglensafaris.co.uk
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