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 A warm welcome awaits you from the four villages of Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, St. Fillans and Strathyre which are located in an area of outstanding natural beauty with lochs, mountains and forests in abundance.
Our central location in Scotland in the west of Perthshire is an excellent base for a holiday. Scotland’s major towns and cities including Edinburgh and Glasgow are within easy reach by car as are many historic sites, castles and palaces not to mention lochs, fishing villages and mountains. The villages offer a stunning selection of hotels , self catering accommodation including holiday cottages and log cabins , as well as bed and breakfast and guesthouses all ranging from budget to 5 star luxury. The Local Area  The four villages are situated in the Breadalbane sector of the scenic Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park .
The Drummond, Graham, MacGregor, MacNab, MacLaren and Stewart clans are all associated with the Breadalbane area. Flora and fauna abound with sightings likely of red deer, pine martin, red squirrels, the shy capercaillie or even the osprey on its summer visit to nest. You will be able to find places to stay ranging from Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses, Self-Catering Cottages to Caravan and Camping Sites as well as great places to eat, village shops and Post Offices. Local Activities Rob Roy Country is the perfect holiday centre for many activities including:
Walking and Climbing: Munros including Ben Vorlich and Stuc a Chroin, Corbetts, long distance cross-country walks, short walks by river or loch, forest rambles and even guided walks. Golfing: There is a course at St. Fillans and 32 golf courses within a 2 hour drive. Fishing: A wealth of salmon, sea trout and brown trout in both lochs and rivers. Watersports: Loch Earn and other nearby lochs and rivers offer Waterskiing, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing and much more. Cycling: The Sustrans National Cycle Route passes by Strathyre, Lochearnhead and north through Glen Ogle. Bikes can also be hired locally. Field Sports: Shooting (including clay pigeon) and Stalking can be arranged. Further Afield Loch Earn is the most centrally placed loch in Scotland and the area enjoys good road access in all directions.
North to Glen Coe, Loch Ness or a ride on the Jacobite steam train from Crianlarich to Fort William and Mallaig crossing the Glenfinnan viaduct of Harry Potter fame. South for a day out in the cities of Stirling, Glasgow, Edinburgh, a trip around the Royal Yacht , Loch Lomond, a cruise aboard the SS Sir Walter Scott on Loch Katrine or a day at the Falkirk Wheel. East to St Andrews, the RRS Discovery in Dundee, shopping or the theatre in the ‘Fair City' of Perth . West to Oban and a ferry trip to Mull and "Ballimory". Visitor Attractions Visitor attractions include Glenturret Distillery, the Blair Drummond Safari Park , Auchingarrich Wildlife Park , Doune Antiques Centre, Stirling Castle and Jail and the Wallace Monument , Ben Lawers Visitor Centre, Pitlochry Theatre and many more.
HistoryThe local area is steeped in tradition and legend with Rob Roy's Grave in the churchyard of Balquhidder Kirk reminding us of the local history. AccommodationWhether you want to stay on a farm, relax with a romantic break at a country house hotel or a spa hotel with pool, there's plenty of accommodation to choose from. Many accommodation providers offer packages during the year and at New Year (Hogmanay). No matter where you choose to stay you will experience one of the most spectacular areas Scotland has to offer and a most warm welcome from your hosts. Loch Earn Tourism Initiative (LETI) This is the website for the Loch Earn Tourism which represents tourism businesses from the settlements of Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, St Fillans and Strathyre. |
