Crianlarich

Crianlarich - which means "site of the Aspen (a type of maple)" - is a natural meeting of routes northbound from Loch Lomond, and westbound from Loch Tay, heading for the Highlands and Islands; this is an historic cross-roads used by the drovers of cattle and the military invaders and defenders of Scotland. When the railways came, naturally they converged at Crianlarich which was to become the junction for 3 private railway companies with sidings and workshops.

Crianlarich is surrounded by magnificent mountains, from Ben More and Stobinian to Cruach Adrain, attracting both summer Munro baggers and severewinter hardies. The village has pubs, guest houses, a Youth Hostel, shops and Post Office.