Self-catering chalets, log cabins, and cottages on a beautiful 38-acre estate.
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Self-catering chalets, lodges, log cabins, and cottage in a beautiful 38 acre estate in the heart of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
18/08/2024
50 . YEARS . OF . VISITING
Ever since we opened our doors in 1974 the name Docherty has been written in our arrivals book every year. Starting out with Charlie and Sheila, Charlie was often found fishing, smoking his pipe and/or having a glass of whiskey, while Sheila embroidered, socialised and enjoyed a walk around the estate. As soon as our old A frame chalets were built they upgraded to them and never looked back. Their son John and Topher quickly became good friends over the summers and would often be seen messing around with motorbikes and cars with their shared love for motors! When John met his wife, Jane, their family quickly grew, leading to 3 generations of Docherty’s on holiday together at Lochend. Their kids, Mollie, Archie, Fergus and Hamish, being close ages with Bunty, Cooper and Pippin meant for a close friendship to grow between the children as they adventured around Lochend and become more like family than visiting customers.
We hope they continue to return for many years and will in turn bring their children and make it 4 generations!
16/08/2024
Brilliant pop up bar every weekend for the rest of August just a 20min journey from Lochend. And if you can't decide on a designated driver give one of our local taxi's a call!
Arlene- 07551337510
Peter- 07956914988
15/08/2024
We're all getting excited for this weekend! Looking forward to the delicious smells and sounds.
We are so looking forward to our foodie festival this weekend!
Details for the weekend:
If you are wanting to join us and take your car you need to book a scare parking space via our online shop. SAT is now full but we do have some limited spaces on Sunday.
If you wish to join us by foot, bike or taxi then feel free to pop in at any point of the day.
Find all the details of the day via the link below:
Nick's Foodie Festival 2024 – Nick Nairn
Reminder; Our A la Carte restaurant is open as normal on Saturday evening with live music in our stretch tent from DJ Stanley.
09/08/2024
Brilliant event on this Sunday if you are staying with us and looking for something to do locally!
EVENT WARNING! This Sunday...
After the brilliant and well-received heritage solstice walk, there are now very few places left for this weekend's Fables, Folklore and Foraging with Hedging Remedies and Snoadwiis Please book now, to not be disappointed. 🙂
Fables, Folklore and Foraging
Date: Sun, Aug 11 • 14:00 BST
Location: Logie Kirk, Blairlogie, FK9 4LB
Scottish Countryside Rangers' Association - SCRA
Lochend Chalets
Hushwing Ranger Service
What's On Stirling
09/08/2024
Great way to spend the weekend if you are staying with us and only a few minutes walk from your cabin!
Just a reminder - out foodie festival takes places next Sat 17 & Sun 18.
Come and join us Allan's Chilli Products Angels Dare Cocktails Monachyle Mhor Hotel Mhor Bread Old Leckie Farm Green Pea Studio & Garden Milk & Honey Fodder + Farm Good - Life Farming apiaries. Live music with Nico Gaul and Stanley.
Cooper has been a busy bee this summer mending and making! From fences and gates to play house and furniture for our new chalet. Most of his makes have been from Lochend wood or wood that has been scavenged over the years that’s “too good to throw away”.
The play area has been a big hit with all our younger customers and his beautifully crafted furniture in the new Cormorant has awed the few people who have looked round it.
His latest project is a fence and gate for the side of Cormorant so when you’re in you feel totally shut off from the rest of the world.
02/08/2024
EXCITING . NEWS!!
Cormorant is finally finished! After a long and tricky build all the hard work has been worth it! We are really pleased with the way it has turned out, all the little touches that we have been thinking of for years, have come together! It is a big change from the previous A shaped building, square and modernist, but we really hope you all love it as much as we do. Here are just a few of the amazing photos the talented took for us.
Click on the link below to see more stunning photos, a wee walk around video (on the “News” Page), read about all the details and book for our wonderful Cormorant! https://www.lochend-chalets.com/cormorant-chalet/
28/07/2024
SUMMER . ON . THE . WATER
One of our favourite things to do on a sunny day is get a paddle board, kayak or rowing boat out and discover the beauty that the lake has to offer. In the chalets we provide information books which have a map of the lake at the back of it to help plan your water trip. There is so much history around the Lake of Menteith from the obvious Inchmahome priory which is worth a day trip in itself, to the crannog points denoted by bouys and the rest of the landscape surrounding the lake. Behind the islands is where there was once a roman fort and although there is not much to see now it’s obvious from the water where it once was and on a quiet day its a good time to reflect and imagine what it might have once looked like. We have lots of books and information in the office if you would like to learn more about the history that surrounds lochend.
If you are bringing your own paddle boards, Kayaks or other floats we ask that you disinfect them first which is provided at the side of our office.
If you don't have your own and would like to rent a board or Kayak for the day/week on the water or get some lessons then get in touch with Roll Outdoors who will provide you with everything you need.
25/07/2024
AUGUST . AVAILABILITY
As August is the start of the English school holidays everything gets a bit busier at Lochend Chalets! Most of our chalets are booked, but we do have 2 spaces in our rarely available Widgeon,12th - 16th August and the 30th - 2nd September.
We also have some Mon - Fri and Fri - Mon spaces in our other waterfront properties and log cabins.
There’s lots to do around us in August, but none more local than Nick's at Port of Menteith who have their very own foodie festival on the weekend of the 17th and 18th of August….delicious and interesting purchases to be made! And just a short toddle home! All our waterfront lodges are booked for that weekend but we still have a few log cabins left.
CELEBRATING . 50 . YEARS
This is the Cordiner family… they stayed with us in Widgeon and Coach House last weekend to celebrate Rita and Stanley’s 50th Wedding Anniversary 😍♥️😍
We thought it was a genius idea to identify themselves in numerical order 1 to 17!
Thanks for letting us share this wonderful photo of the full crew, moody skies not stopping you in any way!
It was a pleasure to host your family celebration. Haste ye back, all 17!
17/07/2024
FRINGE . AT . PORT
This year Lochend Chalets and Nick's at Port of Menteith have partnered with the (now in it's 18th year!) to create a fringe on the shores of Lake Menteith!
Four fabulous, top-notch, Jazz & Blues bands will perform at Nick's over the course of the weekend.
Friday 4th - 7.00pm: The Allan McKeown Quartet
Saturday 5th - 1.30pm: The Swell Belles
Saturday 5th - 8:00 pm: The Konrad Band
Sunday 6th - 1:30pm: JazzMain
Table bookings are essential. More information to follow on the food and drink menu for the shows.
Your accommodation booking will secure your table at any, or all, of the shows. Once you have booked we will get in contact with you to find out which shows you would like to attend.
Book your accommodation with us now for this October to avoid missing out on this fantastic weekend of entertainment... https://www.lochend-chalets.com/booking/
14/07/2024
CYCLING . & . BIKING
We are a brilliant central spot for pretty much all cycling disciplines! From down hill, gravel, mountain to road biking, there’s sure to be something for everyone within an hours drive from Lochend! Many a child has learned to cycle at Lochend over the years either in the tennis court or on our driveway! We have some bike stands that can be put out the front of your cabin for up to 4 bikes. If you don’t have your own bike or don’t want to bring it with you, there are several places that hire them locally. In Callander there is Roll Outdoors, who we have been working with through paddling-boarding and Wheels Cycling Centre , who have the most fabulous range of adaptive/accessibility cycles in Britain! Both also have e-bikes for that little extra oomf! And will deliver but if you go to rent at their bases in Callander, you are immediately onto cycle paths. Katrine Wheelz are perfectly located if you would like to take the steam boat up Loch Katrine and either cycle round the loch and get the boat back or get the boat to Stronaclacher and cycle back. Aberfoyle Bike Hire is also perfectly located for local tracks and paths.
And if you fancy a tootle around Stirling, who have invested 7 million in cycle paths, bikes can be hired in the street!
Check out our cycle pages on our website for more information... https://www.lochend-chalets.com/
11/07/2024
WEE . SKELFS
Looking for things to keep your little ones busy while you are staying with us? Do they love the great outdoors and learning new skills in a fun and interactive way? Then the Wee Skelfs are for them. Less than 10 mins up the road Green Aspirations Scotland are holding Wee Skelfs Summer sessions from 22nd July until the 1st August. They run from 9.30 - 4.30 so perfect if you want an adult day out or just some time to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet at Lochend. Click on the link below to get full details and book your little ones in.
Many of our customers love seeing a huge chunk of Scotland when they walk into our reception/office!
We love being able to show our customers good walking, cycling and driving routes, and some of our customers like to show their route to us and where they have been while staying with us.
This was a total labour of love from Topher during lock down and is made up of 52 different ordinate survey maps all meticulously cut with a scalpel and pieced together! He really is a cartophile with infinite patience.
In our bay we have what has been described as a ‘slumped crannog’!!! An Iron Age round house, as described by the eminent underwater archaeologist Jon Henderson (who studied Lochend’s Crannog, as part of his PhD back in 1998) This means there is a very prominent pile of stones under the water that would have supported the building, wooden posts and all! It’s a fine stop for the not so brave swimmer… 100ish meters out from the jetty, a wee rest on hundreds of years worth of history and having a breather! It’s a particularly nice way to enjoy the countryside, just soaking up that idea…how the shore line has changed and how much would be the same and, of course, you are in among the water wild life…I’ve enjoyed the swans escorting me in and out on occasion, the duckings and goslings almost aquaplaning as you approach them and over head the Ospreys crying out to each other and hoping they don’t think I’m a big fish!
I encourage paddle boards to just lie on their backs for a wee while and float! Magical.
Social media is a funny old thing for the directors of Lochend Chalets - we’re too old to love it, really! However the next generation are on it... but even then, help was needed.
Enter our friends along the road (couldn’t be more local). Springboard Marketing have helped shape a routine for us, setting up and even helping with copy & photo editing and now training to help us stand on our own two feet.
It’s been a really rewarding experience, and if anybody else is looking for assistance in the field of social media marketing then we would highly recommend them: from managing of ALL aspects of your social media, to helping you do the work yourself.
Many thanks to them (and undeniably the hard graft Bunty puts in). Lochend Chalets presence on social media is enriched 😍 We hope you agree!
Lochend Chalets now has THREE Electric Vehicle chargers installed next to the games room! They are set up through VoltShare, and the signs next to the charging units explain how to use them. If you have any questions, just ask a member of our staff for assistance.
PLEASE NOTE: You will need to use your own Type 2 charging connector, so please remember to bring it with you!
It’s that time of year again: all of the baby birds are starting to hatch!
At Lochend we are very lucky to have ducks, swans, oyster catchers, owls and ospreys nesting close to us -- which means we get to see lots of little fluffy-fuzz balls taking their first walks, flights and swims!
Some are easier to get a photo of than others... but there’s nothing more cheering than seeing them pottering about.
Share some of your hatchling photos with us! 🐣
20/06/2024
The longest day of the year has arrived at last!
Hard to imagine that six months ago we were surviving through barely seven hours of daylight. Now we're spoiled with sunshine! Or, at least, as much sunshine as Scotland allows...
Who will be joining us this summer at Lochend? ☀️
16/06/2024
J U N E . & . J U L Y
The Scottish summer holidays begin soon and Lochend Chalets is starting to fill up!
☀️ We have a couple of slots available into next week (an extended Father's Day holiday, anyone?) in various cabins/chalets so be sure to check our website to see our full availability.
🗓 And a quick note: there are a few open spaces throughout July at the moment, but expect that to change as last-minute bookings are VERY popular. Save yourself the disappointment and book your holiday ahead of time, before someone else snaps it up!
👀 Keep an eye on our socials - particularly our Stories - for any last-minute cancellations that might entice you on an unexpected trip to Lochend!
Dianne P. visited us in March 2024 and had such lovely things to say about her stay! ☺️
If you are visiting us soon or have visited us recently, please leave a review where you can. Might not seem like much, but reviews help our team understand what works, identify what doesn't, and improve the overall guest experience. We want you to have nothing short of the BEST time visiting Lochend Chalets!
We had a very special customer this week: Ian Douglas, who lived in Lochend House during World War II as a wee boy. We all spent some time listening to his stories of what it was like at Lochend during the war.
Here’s a tidbit of the story he told Topher…
“My grandmother owned Lochend House and I have great memories of playing here as a wee boy. I recall that in 1940 the whole area around the Lake of Menteith was a munitions dump. There were Nissen huts every 25 metres or so, and an army camp somewhere west of Dykehead which was was manned by Polish soldiers. The pumps house to the west of Lochend House was built to supply it with water. Army trucks were able to travel from the camp to dumps on the west shore and I recall them driving over the ice in the winter of 1942.
There was a real possibly that the German army would invade England and the plan was to retreat north, hence the need to store all the munitions in a safe place. I remember playing with 4” shells down the Goodie burn and was caught playing with a gr***de by Mr Milne, the gardener at Lochend House. Apparently this was okay as they did not have detonators! The detonators were kept in a red Nissen hut near the Jubilee car park. A small gun boat would sail round the lake and defend it from invasion."
Sadly, any pictures Mr Douglas during this time had were lost in a fire, but we think you will agree he has a great story which gives us all a lovely history lesson of the Lake of Menteith during World War II.
05/06/2024
H I G H L A N D . G A M E S . S E A S O N
The Highland Games season is upon us! Our GM Karin made her way over to the Helensburgh Highland Games this past weekend and had a fab time.
There are loads more to come, and so much opportunity for Lochend visitors to experience a Highland Games for themselves. If you're visiting us over the summer, be sure to check out the RSHGA's website for their calendar of events! 🏴
And if you're keen on staying with us this summer and haven't planned your holiday yet... time is running out and space is limited! Book now so you won't be disappointed 😉
More lovely weather as we inch closer to true summer! What do we think - many more days like this, or will Scotland rain down on us as she usually does? 🤔
Share your summertime / sunny day & lakeside photos with us!
And if you're looking to book some holiday time in the Scottish sun... www.lochend-chalets.com (link in bio)
29/05/2024
In celebration of National Biscuit Day, we absolutely HAD to make a little post about Tunnock's!
You all will have likely heard the story, and we've posted it on our socials before -- but the Nairns and Carrolls have a special history with Tunnock's. Grandpa Jimmy did the voice over for the first-ever Tunnock's TV advertisement, and much of the Carroll family did summer jobs at the factory in Uddingston!
Therefore, Tunnock's will always have a special place here at Lochend Chalets. Our team makes sure that each visitor has a wee sweet treat waiting in their chalet upon arrival. 🍫
We'll be enjoying ours lakeside... 😎
26/05/2024
M E E T . T H E . T E A M
Meet Kate!! Our hardworking Head of Housekeeping, she is in charge of the laundry and keeping the turn-around days flowing smoothly.
Kate is Topher and Victoria’s younger cousin, and as a wee girl she lived at Lochend. She moved to Malawi and lived there until she was 13, then lived down in Kent for years until finally moving back to Scotland and joining our team!
Kate's favourite things about Lochend is the family history of Grandpa Abell starting it out as caravans and her Uncle Jimmy taking over and turning it into the chalets... particularly the ever-beautiful view that you can never tire of, with it’s amazing wildlife that changes throughout the year. She loves organising the laundry for turn-around days and getting everything neatly bagged up for the cleaning staff.
Lochend wouldn’t be the place it is without her hard work and dedication to the business. Don't forget to give her a wave when you see her!
22/05/2024
From Lochend cleaning team... to Team GB! 🇬🇧
Our very own Scott Hopper was selected to compete in the Javelin for Team GB at Loughborough International Athletics! We could not be happier for him and so well deserved with the hard work he puts in. Scott has worked for us for many years and has always been a great asset to our team so it was no surprise to us when we heard Team GB also wanted him.
Congratulations to Scott!
15/05/2024
The carpets of bluebells around the Lake of Menteith are looking positively ethereal...
With the sun coming out more and more, there are millions of moments for gorgeous photos in and around Lochend. Drop yours below -- we'd love to see them!
12/05/2024
Sooo... usually at this time of the month we would be posting a little something about the cabins/chalets we have available but it turns out we are booked right up to the end of May!
There is a bit of availability in early June for those planning getaways to the Stirlingshire area, and we are happy to welcome you to:
🏡 Log Cabins
🏡 Coach House
🏡 Osprey Chalet
Just pop over to our website to book, or give us a shout at 01877 385 268.
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V I S I T O R . R E V I E W
Dianne P. visited us in March 2024 and had such lovely things to say about her stay! ☺️
If you are visiting us soon or have visited us recently, please leave a review where you can. Might not seem like much, but reviews help our team understand what works, identify what doesn't, and improve the overall guest experience. We want you to have nothing short of the BEST time visiting Lochend Chalets!
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B E F O R E // A F T E R
When Great-grandma and Great-grandpa Abell first moved to Lochend there was still a lot of farm equipment and out-buildings, one of which was... The Piggery!
It was a big open shed which housed Grandpa Nairn’s catamaran and Uncle Topher's Cadillac (to name but a few of the oddities) when we were young! It was waiting to be developed but first it was used for the Lochend Millennium Party.
Days after (when everyone was less fragile) the build/conversion work started and the Nick Nairn Cook School was born! It was run just as a cook school until 2018, but over the last six years it has evolved tremendously. Pizzas by Paul through COVID lockdown... to a wonderful family restaurant... and now with fully refurbished Cook School!
It is a massive asset to have so close to Lochend -- and delicious, too!
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T H E . P L A Y H O U S E 🏠
Cooper has been busy! He is the brilliant mind behind the construction of our new playhouse, built to replace the old version that was sadly blown down during the storms.
Still have a bit of work left, but here is the progress so far -- and the original drawing that he has been working from!
Do you remember the old playhouse? Can you share any of your favourite memories?
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E a r t h . D a y 🌎
Tomorrow we celebrate Earth Day. At Lochend Chalets, our commitment to eco-friendliness and environmental stewardship remains steadfast. We encourage our guests to be thoughtful about our environment when staying with us, from recycling initiatives to being conscious of energy usage.
There is so much natural beauty at Lochend, and we want to keep it that way for as long as we can! If we look after our planet we get to enjoy everything it provides for us like our beautiful plants, amazing creatures and fresh air!
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Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸
For us, Mother’s Day means a long lie and breakfast in bed with homemade cards and some freshly picked daffodils to give our Mum’s that little bit of relaxation that is much deserved… before they inevitably run around after us all again!
If you are staying with us for Mother’s Day, then why not take Mum out for some lunch at Nick's or along to The Woodhouse Kippen for coffee and cake?
If you’re not staying with us, then here is a wee clip of the tranquil Lochend shores to help you relax!
Lots of love to all the mothers out there. 💕
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World Wildlife Day at Lochend
🌿 Happy World Wildlife Day from the enchanting shores of Lochend Chalets!
We're not just a destination; we're also a haven for Scottish wildlife! Nestled amidst the breathtaking Scottish landscape, Lochend Chalets is teeming with incredible creatures that make every moment here truly magical.
🦢 Glide through the day as elegant swans and playful ducks grace the serene waters, creating a symphony of gentle ripples. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive otters, their playful antics adding a touch of whimsy to the lake shore!
🐿️ Venture into the woodlands surrounding Lochend Chalets, and you might spot the rustle of copper-red tails—the charming red squirrels dashing through the trees with boundless energy.
🦌 As the sun sets, watch in awe as majestic deer gracefully emerge from the shadows, their silhouettes adding a touch of wild elegance to the twilight hours.
Share your wildlife experiences at Lochend with us! We love to see you discovering & meeting our natural neighbours.
And don't forget to reserve your chalet for your next holiday! ⬇
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A sneak peek into one of our Nooks!
Heron and Osprey have these secret little spots -- perfect for curling up with a book and taking some time for yourself. Also makes for a great hidey-hole for the kiddos!
Tough to really appreciate them though video, so it might be worth you booking a holiday to experience them for yourself...!
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Can you believe it?! 2024 marks 50 YEARS of Lochend Chalets being a highlight of Port of Menteith. 🥳
We have a lot of exciting things to share with you this year, in honour of Lochend’s 50th birthday & of course who started it all - Grandma and Grandpa Nairn (Irene & Jimmy).
Every year, they would make their own Christmas card with a photo of the two of them in the snow. The trick was trying to get a snowy day -- occasionally it would have to be taken in March to guarantee a photo before Christmas! Sadly, this tradition stopped after we lost Jimmy in 2019, but we all love looking back at the lovely photos and the memories behind them.
How many times have you visited Lochend over the last half-century (eek!)?
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2024 is just a few days old and already we have some visitors at Lochend!
Red Squirrels are some of our frequent guests and we love it when you get the chance to spot them in the wild. Just don’t let them inside…
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C H A L E T . U P D A T E
C H A L E T . U P D A T E
It's been a while, so we thought it might be nice to give a little update on Cormorant, our chalet-in-progress.
We are slowly getting there! Still working away to get the new build up and running, but it is looking fabulous from the outside. The team can't wait to get it finished and start welcoming customers!
No date set in stone yet, but we will make that announcement as soon as we can. In the meantime...
... book your next holiday with us! 👇
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Congratulations to Joanne Wyper, we will DM you shortly to book your getaway! Thank you to everyone who entered, keep an eye on our socials for more in the future!
C U S T O M E R . R E V I E W
C U S T O M E R . R E V I E W
Another glowing review from our fantastic visitors. We couldn't help but share 🥰
"Thank you for sharing this magical place with us.
The Widgeon and Nest is absolutely perfect in every way, providing us our very own piece of heaven -- to relax and truly appreciate the incredible, ever-changing views of the Lake.
The design of the Nest, together with the sauna & hot tub, just added perfection to all of our activities -- swimming, paddleboarding, and enjoying that last glass (plastic of course!) of fizz in the evening!
The ducks further added to our enjoyment -- games of "No - you're not coming in" and "Don't drop the crisps" provided hours of fun. We never realised feeding the ducks could be an extreme sport (but so much fun)!
This week has honestly been the most beautiful experience for me and my daughters. We have loved every second and leave with precious, timeless memories.
Lesley, Emily, and Lucy"
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JOIN TEAM LOCHEND!
🚨 Big News!!! 🚨
We now have a rare and exciting opportunity for someone to join our housekeeping team on a part-time basis (12-15 hours per week)! Shifts are Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with a salary of £12 per hour.
If you have a penchant for attention to detail and you love to keep active and busy at work, this is definitely the job for you!
Start your application below:
https://shorturl.at/muWX9
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Whoooooooo’s that in the tree?! 🦉
This year George and George have produced 3 very healthy looking Georgeletts! Although taking them for their first stroll on the road doesn’t seem like the best idea! 😳
Todays the day! Our much loved Cormorant is coming down to make way for a brand spanking new one! What a day for it as well 🙌
Wee bit of magic in our Luxury A frame lodges ✨
Frosty start to the week, very light dusting of snow on #benlomond this morning -2°C
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Lochend is a beautiful, 38-acre estate at the heart of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, an area steeped in history and striking natural beauty. Hidden away on a tranquil corner of the Lake of Menteith, with spectacular views across the water to Ben Lomond, our waterfront self-catering chalets, log cabins, lodges and cottage have free WiFi throughout, and offer a peaceful countryside escape. Lochend Chalets has been run by the same family since our beginnings in 1974.
A perfect place to relax and unwind, Lochend also has a tennis court and games room, a bike park and rowing boats, and is home to the Nick Nairn Cook School as well as wildlife in abundance. Only an hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh, we lie almost right in the middle of Scotland, so it’s a great base if you're looking to tour the wonderful Scottish countryside, with the Highlands and Islands, St Andrew's and Cairngorms all just a daytrip away.
Our family has been at Lochend since 1958, when Grandma and Grandpa Abell set up a park for caravans. In 1974, their daughter Irene, and her husband, Jimmy Nairn, bought the place over, and put in the first self-catering chalets overlooking the Lake of Menteith.
Keeping the family tradition alive, Jimmy and Irene's youngest son, Topher, bought the business upon their retirement in 1987, and in 1996, was joined by me, his sister, Victoria, and my husband Chris, a keen woodsman. In 2003, our cousin Kate MacKechnie joined the team, returning to Lochend after a childhood split between Africa and Kent. On the odd busy Saturday, mum and dad - Jimmy and Irene - can still be seen brandishing a cleaning cloth!
Not far from our lochside cabins, cottages and lodges, in what had been a piggery when Grandpa bought Lochend in 1962, the internationally acclaimed Cook School was established in 2000 by my brother, Nick Nairn. A stylish, state-of-the-art building and five-star visitor attraction, the Nick Nairn Cook School is well worth a visit when you're here, if only for the small but dangerously tempting shop at reception.
From landscaping and gardening, to fencing and grass-cutting, we try to do as much maintenance as possible ourselves. However, having lived here at Lochend for over 50 years, we have an amazing troop of local tradesmen to call on when our basic skills let us down, as well as armies of keen Trossachs teenagers, who come in to clean at weekends.
