Rob Roy Way - Callander
Callander, our base for the Rob Roy Way, is the eastern gateway to the new Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and stands at the confluence of the rivers Teith and Lemy. Not far from Callander is Loch Katrine and Ben Ledi. The main part of the town is arranged around the handsome Ancaster Square.
Callander has a good range of shops, restaurants, and pub offering food in the evenings.
The daily meeting point in Callander is outside the Rob Roy and Trossachs Visitor Centre in Ancaster Square.
Accommodation
There is a good range of accommodation in and around Callander and details can be found on the following websites:
- http://www.visitbritain.com/uk/search/accommodation.htm
- http://www.visitscotland.com/accommodation/index.asp
- http://www.incallander.co.uk/callanderaccomodation.htm
- http://www.trossachs.org.uk
- http://www.caravanclub.co.uk
- http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
- http://www.holidays-breaks.com /public/view.php?town=Callander
Alternatively, an accommodation guide can be obtained from the Tourist Information Centre in Callander, whose contact details are as follows:
Rob Roy and Trossachs Visitor Centre,
Ancaster Square,
Callander, FK17 8ED
Tel: 01877 330342
Fax: 01877 330784
E.Mail: callander@visitscotland.com
How to reach Callander by public transport
The nearest railway station is at Dunblane, 15 miles distant however, it is easier to continue the journey by public transport if you take the train to Stirling (22 miles from Callander) instead. First Bus operate a regular bus service (the No 59/359) from Stirling to Callander. National Express run a limited service from London to Stirling, whilst Citilink run a regular service (the No. 909) from Edinburgh to Stirling, and a VERY limited service (the No. 913) direct from Edinburgh to Callander.
General information on the Trossachs and ‘Rob Roy Country’ can be found on the following websites: