Tigh a' Mhaide Trossachs self-catering

08/01/2025

The frosty landscape is sparkling today in some lovely winter sunshine, but it seems there's more to frost than meets the eye...

In the last few weeks we’ve enjoyed (or suffered, depending on your point of view) some colder interludes where the temperature has fallen below freezing. As a result, ice in its various forms has been a conspicuous companion on many of my bike rides and walks this past month. It mightn’t have t...

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year when it comes. 🧑‍🎄🎄🎉

14/10/2024

10/10/2024

The Northern Lights are putting on a show over the garden this evening…

26/08/2024

Silversmith Darren Rice makes Celtic-inspired jewellery at his workshop in rural Perthshire. Nestled in the hills near Balquhidder, Darren's workshop at Immeroin is a beautiful old stone building with space for two people at a time to make their own silver rings in a half-day workshop. The workshop at Immeroin Farm is in a quiet, rural location. I was fortunate enough to be the only person at my ring-making workshop so I had Darren's undivided attention....

Silversmith Darren Rice makes Celtic-inspired jewellery at his workshop in rural Perthshire. Nestled in the hills near Balquhidder, Darren’s workshop at Immeroin is a beautiful old stone buil…

23/08/2024

Visit the Falkirk Wheel and the nearby Kelpies together for a great day out.

31/07/2024

24/07/2024

Walking with goats… a lovely - and different - way to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Three Lochs Forest Drive in the company of Achray Farm goats. We were thrilled to be first to try this out, learning about the goats, their likes and dislikes, and chatting to Nicola and Angie about looking after them. These cheeky characters (the 4-legged ones 😉) were entertaining company and topping off the walk with a goats’ milk ice cream or fruit sorbet back at the farm was the perfect ending to the experience.

01/07/2024

Another exciting development! I’m very much looking forward to taking the new bus to Trossachs Pier to check out the new tower and enjoy the view. 😊

Later this month, you can experience this incredible view, credited as the 'Birthplace of Scottish Tourism'. We are building a scenic tower with linking viewpoints to allow you to enjoy the historic view that inspired Sir Walter Scott to write 'The Lady of the Lake'. Once published in 1810, people flocked to Loch Katrine to see the landscapes described so vividly by Scott. We will let you know as soon as the path and tower are open to the public.

01/07/2024

A new bus service started today making it possible to visit Ben A’an, Trossachs Pier, Ben Venue, Callander or Aberfoyle from Brig o’ Turk all without taking a car. We’re looking forward to trying it out!

All aboard...the Trossachs Explorer!

Our staff, local businesses, Board and Youth Committee members gathered at Loch Katrine today to celebrate a new pilot shuttlebus service.

Running 7 days a week from 1st July until 30th September, this service will provide a car free alternative for visitors and residents to explore the Trossachs, and under 22's and over 60's will travel free with a National Entitlement Card!

Visit our website for timetables and prices -
https://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/the-trossachs-explorer/



Midland Bluebird Steamship Sir Walter Scott

05/06/2024

When you live in an area like this, you cannot help but want to celebrate it. On the 29th June, we will be celebrating the history, nature, beauty and amazing produce that comes out of the area. Come and join us between 11am-3pm.

26/05/2024

Our first home-grown strawberries of the summer. Yum. 😋

18/05/2024

If water sports are your thing, this event at Loch Venachar could be for you.

ROLL UP…ROLL UP……

PADDLE, PICNIC AND PARTY in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park with Red Paddle Co and Roll Outdoors onSunday 9th June.

Be part of something new and tell your kiddies you were there at the start in 2024 at Venachar Lochside.

SUP RACES
Mega SUP gladiator challenge
Board run
SUP-LASH …you ain’t tried it till you’ve tried it…

Food. Drink. Music. Stalls.

Hire. Demos. Talks.

This isn’t just a SUP event, it’s a Paddle Fest event!!
Kayaks, canoes and non paddlers welcome!!
Bring the family. Bring your friends. Bring your dogs!
Most importantly bring your sense of adventure and be prepared for the best day ever!!

Confirm your attendance / register your interest via the event page to keep up to date with all of the activities including timings and pricing!

12/05/2024

We couldn't resist sharing this amazing shot of Friday nights Aurora. Taken by Kirsten Mclelland who was fortunate to be staying in one of our motorhome pitches just at the right time!
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30/03/2024

🎉Sunnier days are almost here 🌻

Today marks the start of our Spring and Summer opening hours. From today until the end September (29 Mar - 30 Sept) the castle will be open from 9.30am - 6pm (with last entry at 5pm).

You can prebook your tickets online https://ow.ly/a8Jq50R3VXb

28/03/2024

If you’re in the area, this is great fun. Wine, coffee and cake (sometimes at the same time 😆) might also be involved.

Just a wee reminder that our first quiz of the year is on Friday (29th March), 7 -9pm at the tearoom. Come and join in the fun! See you there :-)

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23/03/2024

The curtain is being raised on Loch Katrine's main tourist season with the reintroduction of three daily sailings of Steamship Sir Walter Scott, back for her first complete season in five years.