Callander is a small attractive town situated at the confluence of two rivers and in an area of outstanding natural beauty known as The Trossachs on the edge of the Scottish highlands. Within a 5 minute drive of Callander are Loch Vennachar, Loch Achray and Loch Lubnaig. Add 10 minutes to that and you can include Loch Katrine and its steamer and the Lake of Mentieth with its Inchmaholm Priory ruins. Loch Lomond is just an hour away. These Lochs between them offer sailing, water ski-ing, steamer trips, fishing and of course magnificent scenery. Callander is in Scotland's Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. These scenic surroundings in Scotland combined with the numbers and variety of Lochs and rivers make Loch Lomond and the Trossachs a natural playground for even the most demanding visitor.
Main road access to Callander from other parts of the UK is very easy, Callander being just 14 miles from the M9 motorway, yet still totally highland in nature.
Public transport to Stirling is adequately provided by the national bus and rail network from all parts of the UK and Scotland. There is a frequent local bus service from Stirling to Callander. Timetable information may be obtained at local bus stations, bus stops and from any rail station.. Population 3,200
Attraction
Rob Roy & Trossachs Visitor Centre
Caravan Park
Gart Caravan Park
Keltie Bridge Caravan Park
Dentist
Doctor
Estate Agent
Golf Club
Inn
Restaurant
Jaan Restaurant
Mhor Fish
Mimmo’s Pizza Parlour
School
Callander Primary School
McLaren High School
Trossachs Primary School
Self-Catering
Solicitor
Donald McLaren & Co
Mclean & Stewart
Taxi
McPhail TaxisShops
Daisy Chain
Scotia Pet Supplies
M Farren Ltd
T Rogerson & Sons
Antiques
Places to Stay near Callander
The Crags Hotel (0.10 miles)
Priory Guest House (0.11 miles)
The Priory is set in an extremely secluded acre of private walled garden, in a quiet area of Callander, yet only minutes walking from shops, restaurants, and is within a well struck 9 iron of ... More | visit websiteAnnfield Guest House (0.15 miles)
Annfield is situated in a quiet spot within Callendar. A few minutes walk from shops and restaurants. Ideal as an overnight stop or as a centre for visiting the surrounding Scottish Highlands. Callendar is 15 ... More | visit websiteHighland House Hotel (0.16 miles)
The Highland House Hotel, formerly a Georgian town house built around 1790, is full of charm and character and stands on a tree lined street a few metres from the River Teith and a short ... More | visit website
The Waverley Hotel (0.20 miles)
Ideally situated to explore the natural beauty of the Trossachs National Park, this charming hotel is set in Callendar, at the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’. Offering comfortable en suite rooms, equipped with ... More
The Knowe (0.24 miles)
Built at the beginning of the twentieth century and enjoying many original Victorian and Edwardian features The Knowe has been for over 25 years a Guest House providing superb accommodation to numerous travellers from all ... More | visit websiteThe Clachan Hotel (0.28 miles)
The Clachan Hotel is one of the best family owned hotels in the Callander, Trossachs and National Park Area. Located close to Callander town centre and to the ... More
Bridgend House Hotel (0.31 miles)
The Bridgend House Hotel is situated by the Red Bridge over the river Teith in one of the oldest parts of Callander, Bridgend in the Trossachs Scotland. The Bridgend House Hotel is run by David ... More | visit websiteCallander Meadows (0.33 miles)
Dreadnought Hotel (0.38 miles)
Originally built in the XVII century by the Clan McNab, whose motto remains as the hotel's name. The Dreadnought provides a blend of history with modern day comfort and style. An extremely ... More
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