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Trossachs Holiday Accommodation: Self Catering Accommodation, Bed and breakfasts, Hotels, Hostels and Campsites offer the ideal base to explore the Trossachs
The Trossachs ['Na Trosaichean' in Scottish Gaelic] is a small woodland glen in the Stirlingshire area of Scotland. The area lies between Ben Venue to the south and Ben A'an to the north, has Loch Katrine to the west and Loch Achray its east. Though, the name is generally used to refer to the broader area of wooded glens, braes, burns and tranquil lochs in the area east of Ben Lomond.
The scenic attraction of the Trossachs became very popular after Sir Walter Scott wrote his romantic portrayal of Scotland's history, in ballads and poems. Scott's poem 'Lady of the Lake' written in 1810 listed many of the Trossachs place names which helped bring each one of them become more popular.
This was followed up by his 1817 historical novel 'Rob Roy' which romanticised the outlaw cattle thief Raibert Ruadh who was born at Loch Katrine, and was buried at Balquhidder. The only lake in Scotland, the Lake of Menteith, is located only 6 miles to the south east of the glen, right on the boundary of the Trossachs region.
Wildlife in the Trossachs
The Trossachs is home to many animal species like the Highland cows, sheep, foxes, deer, hares, rabbits and otters. Many different bird species can be found, including the Merlin, Buzzard, Hen Harrier and the capercaille or 'cock of the woods' which is the world’s largest grouse. Ospreys can often be seen hunting at Loch Venachar, Loch Lomond, Loch Eck and the Lake of Menteith.
The main towns of the Trossachs
Killin
Killin is the northern gateway to the Trossachs region and is an extremely popular tourist destination in its own right. The village is located on the banks of the River Dochart, which features the famous Falls of Dochart. Tourists from all over the world come to visit this delightful and atmospheric location.
Aberfoyle
Aberfoyle is the western gateway to the Trossachs area, and one of the most popular destinations for tourists. Aberfoyle is surrounded by various attractions, but it's its location amidst to some of the finest scenery and walking trails in the region that attracts so many visitors.
Balquihidder
Balquhidder, which is just a small village attracts visitors from all over the world because of its connection to Rob Roy McGregor. The infamous outlaw is buried in the churchyard here, beneath the ruins of its ancient medieval church.
Callander
Callander is the most populated area in the Trossachs and is known as a centre for outdoor activities. One of the most popular attractions here is The Rob Roy Centre which can be found in the High Street.
Whether it is hill-walking, golfing, fishing, bird watching, touring or just the chance to relax, you'll find it all here in Trossachs!
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If you love the outdoor life, you will find very much to do in this area. The Trossachs scenery varies from the spectacular high mountain tops to the seclusion of the ancient pinewoods.
Wildlife in the Trossachs
There is a wonderful variety of wildlife in the area - it would be quite possible to see red squirrels, red deer and a soaring golden eagle all in the course of a single day in the Trossachs .