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Trossachs Attractions

To the northeast of Loch Lomond lie the Trossachs, a recreational area that is popular with Glaswegians. This picturesque valley that nestles between Loch Katrine and Loch Achray and the peaks of Ben An and Ben Venue is only an hour's drive from Scotland's most densely populated region. "Trossachs" means something like "bristly area". At the beginning of the 19th century the English poets Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy visited the valley and found inspiration for their romantic verse. In 1803 Dorothy Wordsworth wrote in her diary: "Here we were completely alone and everything that we saw was loveliness and beauty in perfection". Seven years later the historic novelist Sir Walter Scott was bewitched by the beauty of the Trossachs.
Rob Roy & Trossachs Visitor Centre
The Rob Roy and Trossachs Visitor Centre is situated at Ancaster Square in Callander to the east of Loch Venachar. Displays in the center provide a detailed explanation of the background to the Rob Roy legend and also the history of the Trossachs.
Address
Rob Roy & Trossachs Visitor Centre
Ancaster Square
Callander FK17 8ED
Scotland
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Typical Visit
1 hour
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