Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Killin

"These pretty waterfalls are located in the small village of Killin, set on the northeastern edge of the national park. Stand on the village’s narrow stone bridge and watch the crashing white water furiously rush by beneath your feet. With the misty spray upon your face and the churning river below, it’s hard not to feel swept away by the pure power of nature."

"About an hours drive north of Loch Katrine in the village of Killin are the beautiful Falls of Dochart. Here you can watch the water as it tumbles around the rocks and under the village bridge, as well as around the islands of Inchbuie, the traditional and ancient burial place of Clan Macnab."

"Established in 1705, the Drovers has gone on to become (arguably) one of the most famous pubs in Scotland. Taking its name from the highland drovers who used to drive their cattle down the side of Loch Lomond to the markets in the south, The Drovers is a wonderful trip to the past. With a Highland welcome and plenty of awesome drinks on offer its a great place to stop and refuel on a wee trip around the loch."

"Deservedly famous, the staff T-shirts (worn with kilts) say it all: ‘Scottish Pub of the Year, 1705’. This 18th-century inn – its walls blackened and thick – is steeped in character and stuffed with taxidermy victims. 01301 704234, droversinn.co.uk"

"Don't miss this low-ceilinged howff (drinking den), just north of Ardlui, with its smoke-blackened stone, kilted bartenders, and walls adorned with moth-eaten stags’ heads and stuffed birds. The convivial bar,..."

"The Sir Walter Scott has been cruising on Loch Katrine since 1900, and while the world around has moved on, I suspect the views and experience are somewhat similar to those experienced by the Victorians who took this boat, way back in the day. The views are magnificent, and experiencing a Scottish loch from the water is a must-have experience. There’s even a bar on-board, should you wish to enjoy a wee dram (or, in our case, a hot chocolate) as you steam across the lake."

"This loch was a favorite among Victorian visitors—mysterious and wide and, at times, quite wild. Today it's the source of Glasgow's…"

"This luxury boutique hotel is nestled on the banks of Loch Voil in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. It has individually styled rooms and serves food created with produce from the estat..."

"This brilliant rural restaurant serves soups, sandwiches and scones as well as lunches and fabulous dinners (£65), which are high quality, sustainably sourced and deliciously innovative."

"A former shooting lodge of the Suie Estate, The Suie Hunting Lodge was built in 1780 and is located 6 miles from Crianlarich and 7 miles from Killin on the A85 Stirling to Fort William road."

"In the village of Balquhidder (ball-whidder), 9 miles north of Callander off the A84, there's a churchyard with – perhaps – Rob Roy's grave. It's an appropriately beautiful spot in a deep, winding glen in big-sky..."

"These formal Victorian gardens, regarded as some of the finest of their kind in Europe, celebrate family and Scottish heraldry. Combining…"

"Less than a mile south of Kenmore on the banks of Loch Tay is the fascinating Scottish Crannog Centre, perched on stilts above the loch. Crannogs – effectively artificial islands – were a favoured form of defensive dwelling from the 3rd millennium BC onwards. This superb re-creation (based on studies of Oakbank crannog, one of 18 discovered in Loch Tay) offers a guided tour that includes an impressive demonstration of fire making and Iron Age crafts."

"However, for those not very interested in shopping, there is a wonderful hike you can take from the shopping complex to the Falls of Bruar. The hike to the waterfalls is along a well-marked path and is easy to moderate in difficulty. Find the trailhead by going to the House of Bruar car park and then walk around the building and follow the signs for Falls of Bruar. There is a choice of two marked paths."

"Uam Vaar, Balquhidder Station Lochearnhead (4.1 km distance from city Strathyre). Featuring a cosy restaurant and a coffee shop, The Golden Larches is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. In Balquihidder Station, it is 5 minutes’ drive from Lochearnhead."

"A former shooting lodge of the Suie Estate, The Suie Hunting Lodge was built in 1780 and is located 6 miles from Crianlarich and 7 miles from Killin on the A85 Stirling to Fort William road."

"In the village of Balquhidder (ball-whidder), 9 miles north of Callander off the A84, there's a churchyard with – perhaps – Rob Roy's grave. It's an appropriately beautiful spot in a deep, winding glen in big-sky..."

"These pretty waterfalls are located in the small village of Killin, set on the northeastern edge of the national park. Stand on the village’s narrow stone bridge and watch the crashing white water furiously rush by beneath your feet. With the misty spray upon your face and the churning river below, it’s hard not to feel swept away by the pure power of nature."

"About an hours drive north of Loch Katrine in the village of Killin are the beautiful Falls of Dochart. Here you can watch the water as it tumbles around the rocks and under the village bridge, as well as around the islands of Inchbuie, the traditional and ancient burial place of Clan Macnab."

"Particularly popular with wild swimming groups, Loch Lubnaig is one of the best spots for anyone just getting started with wild swimming. The car park – on the road between Callander and Strathyre – has direct access to the beach and the loch, making it easy for changing and warming up. The (relatively!) sandy beach is also great for getting in and out of the water easily."

"Uam Vaar, Balquhidder Station Lochearnhead (4.1 km distance from city Strathyre). Featuring a cosy restaurant and a coffee shop, The Golden Larches is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. In Balquihidder Station, it is 5 minutes’ drive from Lochearnhead."