Callander is a burgh in the region of Stirling, Scotland, on the River Tieth and is a popular tourist stop to and from the Highlands.
The town serves as the eastern gateway to the, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
the first National Park in Scotland. Due to its location it is often referred to as the "Gateway to the Highlands".The former St. Kessog's Church is now the Rob Roy Centre, offering tourist information for the area.
Dominating the town to the North are the Callander Crags, a visible part of the Highland Boundry Fault rising to 343m at the cairn.Local walks include Bracklinn Falls, The Meadows, Callander Crags and the Wood Walks
Callander Railway Station opened on 1 June1870 and closed on 5 November 1965. The former Railway line is now part of the National Cycle Route (route 7) and the Rob Roy Way.
Callander achieved prominence during the 1960's as the setting "Tannochbrae" in the TV series DR Finlays Casebook
Roslin Cottage is ideally placed for visitors to Callander looking for high quality accommodation
Be sure to check out Hamilton Toy Collection one of Callanders best attractions
http://www.thehamiltontoycollection.co.uk/
http://www.information-britain.co.uk/index.htm
Monklands Online - bringing you a flavour of the History of this area and other useful information;
http://www.monklands.co.uk/trossachs/
For helpfull local information and local hotels in this area and the rest of the U.K visit;
http://www.heritagebritain.com/index.html


