The highland villages of Crianlarich and Tyndrum nestle quietly in The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park halfway between the northern end of Loch Lomond's famous 'Bonnie Banks', and the southern end of the spectacular, awesome and historic Glencoe. If you are heading to Glencoe, Fort William, Oban, Loch Ness, Skye or the Western Isles you will almost certainly pass through Crianlarich and Tyndrum. Those who know the area better tend not to pass through; instead they stay awhile and explore an area that is one of Scotland's best kept secrets.

The villages, both within the wider area of Strathfillan, have much to offer the visitor. There's history aplenty right on the doorstep with tales of Bruce and Rob Roy MacGregor among others. For Munrobaggers there's no shortage of worthwhile peaks waiting to be conquered; hillwalkers can explore Scotland's most popular long distance walking trail, the West Highland Way, which passes right through the area; geologists and botanists will delight in the glaciated valley that runs from Ben Lui to Ben Lawers (with the largest collection of Alpine flora in the UK); fisherman will find brown and rainbow trout as well as salmon just waiting to meet them; naturalists can spot deer, pine martens, ptarmigan, eagles, dippers, crossbills and a whole lot more besides, and photographers will delight in the stunning bens and glens and everchanging light conditions. Others will just enjoy the peace and tranquility of the area.

For those touring by car or motorbike Oban, Fort William, Stirling, Glasgow, Callander, Inveraray and the Trossachs are all reachable within an hour, with Edinburgh, Loch Ness (and Nessie, the monster) and the Island of Mull (and Tobermory/Balamory) being just a bit further. We are near to all of all these places, but exactly where are we? Look us up on the map and you will find us ................................ "in the Middle of Nowhere and the Centre of Everywhere".

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Close airports are edinburgh airport, edinburgh, glasgow airport, glasgow, Tyndrum self-catering accommodation, crianlarich self catering accommodation, crianlarich holiday cottages, tyndrum holiday chalets. Well knowns hills for hill walkers are Ben More,Stob Binnein. The Falls of Dochart at Killin are a popular photographic spot. Photography in Perthshire, Crianlarich and Tyndrum, Scottish, Highland, Gateway, Road to the Isles, Scotland, holiday, vacation, visit, holiday in Scotland, destination, Crianlarich, Tyndrum, Glendochart, Loch Lomond, Loch Tay, Breadalbane, West Highland, West Highland Way, Perthshire, Strathfillan, Glen Coe, Loch Awe, Ben More, Ben Lui, Green Welly, Wildcat, Wild-cat, CAT, C.A.T., whisky, Scotch whisky, heather, tartan, mountains, mountaineering, munro, ski, tour Scotland, 2 star, 3 star, 4 star, 5 star, www.wild-cat.info, hill-walking in scotland, hill walking in perthshire At the northern edge of our local map on the road to Glencoe, Bridge of Orchy can hardly be called a village but is a convenient mid-way point for walkers on the West Highland Way, a track which stretches 90 miles from north Glasgow to Fort William. The stone bridge over the river Orchy is a typical General Wade design, built at the time of Bonnie Prince Charlie, and walkers cross this to continue by Inveroran on route to the wilds of Rannoch Moor. Tyndrum- literally "Tigh" (House) "an Druim" (on the ridge) - is an oasis in the wilds of Highland moor and mountains. This is the main route to Oban and the west, the main route to Glen Coe and the north. But Tyndrum is not just a staging post; linger and enjoy the hospitality available here and make this your touring centre with access to so many places of interest. The geology of the area is very interesting and on the hillside above Tyndrum is the scar of old lead mining; in recent years there has been renewed interest in extracting gold. Here are Hotels, Restaurants, Shops, and the main Tourist Information Centre.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. And now, with the preference for motoring, this is bound to be on your itinery. Crianlarich is surrounded by magnificent mountains, from Ben More and Stobinian to Cruach Adrain, attracting both summer Munro baggers and severe winter hardies. The village has pubs, guest houses, a Youth Hostel, shops and Post Office. Lix Tollis more of a juction and not really a village. However, it is an important location of navigation and has a very useful garage and shop; if your car breaks down you will certainly make a call here! It is alledged that LIX is the Roman numeral for the 59th military post of the advancing Roman army.Killin- whose name is from "Cill Finn", the burial spot of Fingal - is a popular spot for visitors. The village has hotels, pubs, guest houses, shops, Bank & Post Office. We hope you keep safe and well during your stay but, just in case of emergency, there is a medical surgery, an ambulance station and police station in Killin.The much photographed Falls of Dochart can enliven an otherwise grey rainy day with the spectacle of white water tumbling under the bridge; but in dry weather the rock slabs become a great place to sit. Strathfillan is the open glaciated valley between Crianlarich and Tyndrum, which takes its name from the River Fillan, which in turn was named after St Fillan who first brought Christianity to the areaGlendochart is a broad fertile plain following the River Dochart. At the western end is Loch Dochart on which there is a ruined castle , and this flows into Loch Iubhair and on to Suie, Auchlyne and Lix en route to Killin and Loch Tay. Loch Lomond is well known all over the world, particularly from the song which seems to have every known musical arrangement, from orchestral to jazz. The "Bonnie Banks" provide enjoyment to both locals and visitors. The west side is easily accessible by car and affords a fine view of Ben Lomond; the east side is more remote, but that pleases those who like to walk The West Highland Way in delightful quiet surroundings.  Benlui is a most attractive mountain with a north face which carries snow well into summer. A difficult Munro requiring care and planning to climb; it is a long walk in and out whichever way you approach. In winter the central ridge is a serious challenge which only the hardy rock & ice brigade should consider. Between Bridge of Orchy and Tyndrum the prominent conical mountain is Ben Dorain. Legend has it that the mountain can fortell the weather, but only to those who read and hear the signs. Ben More is one of those mountains with no higher peak to its south. The climb in summer is not technically difficult, but is a relentless slog rising 4000 feet. And if you fancy including Stob Binnien, the flat topped summit to the south, be advised that you have to drop and climb another 1000 feet. Of course, any climb in Scotland should take careful note of the weather forcast; cloud cover on the top can blow in very quickly and make route finding very tricky.