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Callander
Welcome to The Knowe Guest House based in the centre of Callander in the
Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park in Scotland.
Built at the beginning of the twentieth century and enjoying many original Victorian and Edwardian features. The Knowe has been a Guest House for over 25 years providing superb Guest House accommodation to numerous travellers from all over the world.
The Knowe Guest House Accommodation
Accommodation in the Knowe is spacious and comprises one suite and three en suite rooms.
All of our rooms have:
· Colour TV with integral DVD + all premiere Sky channels
· Free wi-fi connection
· Tea/coffee making facilities & fridge
· Hairdryers
· Secure safe for valuables
Our dining room has French doors leading onto a substantial terrace where our guests can enjoy magnificent views over the National Park from our south facing gardens.
We have a comprehensive selection of breakfast foods to satisfy every palate. Packed lunches can be provided by request.
Additional Facilities
· Payphone Provided
· Free Parking On-Site
Dining
· Early Breakfast By Arrangement
· Evening Meal By Arrangement
· Packed Lunch By Arrangement
Speciality Diets
· Vegetarian Meals Available
Recreation Area
· Garden
Smoking Policy
· No Smoking Permitted
Languages Spoken
· French
Attractions and Activities
Callander is an important part of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National
Park. A holiday destination with many pursuits available of varying degrees
of exertion.
A modern Leisure Complex providing an extensive range of activities, a PGA golf course, excellent salmon and trout fishing (loch & river), breathtaking woodland and mountain walking, many miles of cycle paths and tracks (mountain bikes can be hired locally or for the more adventurous a tandem might suit). A superb base for touring the bens and glens of Scotland.
There are several scenic walks around the town including two starting immediately beside the Knowe Guest House. The first leads to the Callander Crags, which rise 1000ft above sea level and provide breathtaking views from its summit over the surrounding countryside.
The second leads to the waterfall of Bracklin, a magnificent cascade. To the north west of the town lies Ben Ledi, rising 2875 feet, providing both rocky climbs for the mountaineers or easier paths for walkers.
For those wishing a leisurely drive, the Trossachs, which start on the outskirts of town, provide a microcosm of Scottish landscape. This area is well served with places to stop the car and enjoy the magnificent scenery.
The town of Callander is both compact and convenient. Numerous hotels, bars and restaurants provide visitors with an extensive choice of refreshment and cuisine including a specialist fish restaurant. The main street contains many shops with a variety of different products including an Internet café, keeping our visitors in touch with their loved ones.
Live entertainment is available at a number of different venues ranging from traditional Scottish celdhi to modern music or, for the more participative, karaoke. During the summer months the local pipe band performs in the square twice a week for appreciative visitors and locals.
About Callander
Callander is a small Scottish town with a population of 2700. It is located
at the junction of the rivers Teith and Lenny and is widely regarded as
the gateway to the Highlands. It has a rich history having played host
to various peoples throughout the ages with the remains of a Pictish fort
and a Roman camp evidencing this habitation.
Made famous at the beginning of the 19th century by the works of the novelist, Sir Walter Scott, Callander was established as a holiday destination. The present town was laid out in the 18th century. Its focal point is the well-proportioned Ancaster Square in front of St Kessogs Church, now home to the Tourist Information Office.
The building has been renamed, the Rob Roy Centre, after a famous local historical character. According to tradition St Kessog, a missionary from Ireland, first preached the gospel beside the Teith 14 centuries ago.
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
From Rob Roy Centre north on Main Street, take 2nd road on right (after
pedestrian crossing), Station Road follow road over Bridge - this is Ancaster
Road, the Knowe is located three hundred meters on left.
Getting There by Railway:
From Stirling Railway Station, bus or taxi to Callander (Bus Station 100
metres from Railway).
Getting there by Aeroplane:
From Edinburgh Airport turn onto A8 west, at Inglis turn right onto M9
NW. At Cambuskenneth left on A84 arrive Callander (46 miles).
From Glasgow Airport:
Depart M8 East at M80, turn left to Stirling. At Cambuskenneth left on
A84 arrive Callander (50 miles).
Getting There by Ferry:
Follow signs for Kincardine Bridge, go over Kincardine Bridge onto M9
and follow signs for Stirling and then Callander.
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