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The Trossachs National Park

The Trossachs and Loch Lomond National Park is known for its beautiful lochs, flora and fauna, woodland parks and beaches.

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TravelCurious Tip

During the summer, the park can be busy. Try to time your visit to avoid the weekends — the park’s tranquility is best enjoyed without a crowd

About 100km northwest of Edinburgh, The Trossachs National Park is unrivalled for its scenery, walking and wildlife. The park is centred on Loch Lomond, the largest freshwater expanse in mainland Britain, and has a boundary of some 350km, encircling no less than 21 Munros. It is a place for superlatives.

The park is close to the hearts of the Scottish people. It is famously Rob Roy country, where the nation’s favourite outlaw hid from his pursuers in the thick forests. The Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott was also inspired by Loch Katrine to write his poem ‘The Lady of the Lake’, the romantic words of which have drawn thousands of visitors to the park. To this day you can still cruise on the steamship SS Sir Walter Scott.

A walk on the wild side

While the stunning landscapes of mountains, glens and mythic lochs can be enjoyed at a more leisurely pace, the park offers excellent trails for serious hikers. Scotland’s famed long-distance footpath, the West Highland Way, runs through the heart of the park and is a real challenge. The mountains of Ben Lomond and The Cobbler in the Arrochar Alps are also popular and offer some marvellous views from their summits.

Animal spirits

Take a moment to stop and stare: the Trossachs National Park is heaven for ornithologists. Common sights include golden eagles and peregrine falcons. Mating pairs of ospreys also make their homes in the park every spring, before spending the summer months in Scotland — you can often see them hunting over the lochs. The park is also the last remaining breeding ground of the rare Capercaillie, the world’s largest grouse species.

Nearby Attractions

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Stirling Castle

Looming grandly from the crag of Castle Hill, Stirling Castle is one of the Scotland's most important and impressive castles.

A picturesque loch set in the centre of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, fictionalised in Sir Walter Scott's 'The Lady of the Lake.'

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

Escape to a wild Scottish landscape of mountains, moorlands, forests, rivers and lochs.

Situated in the heart of the Trossachs National Park, Loch Lomond is one of Scotland's fresh water lochs and is dotted with tiny islands.

Balmaha Village

Balmaha is a village on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond

Glengoyne Distillery

Glengoyne Distillery is a established whisky distillery

Related Tours

Scottish Highlands: Day Trip from Edinburgh with Stirling Castle

This full-day trip will take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, from the medieval city of Stirling, which ties the Highlands and Lowlands together including its striking castle, to the natural beauty of the Trossachs and Loch Lomond National Park.

On your private tour to the Scottish Highlands, you will:

Enjoy a scenic drive to the medieval city of Stirling with your private licensed guide;
Enjoy the best of the Scottish Highlands: castles, lochs, and whisky;
Visit the magnificent Stirling Castle, which overlooks the city of Stirling;
Learn about the key moments of Scotland's long and bloody history, as well as renowned characters including Mary Queen of Scots and William Wallace;
Stop for a traditional Scottish lunch at Aberfoyle or Balmaha (the cost of lunch is not included);
Visit the beautiful lochside village of Balmaha and hike up to Craigie Fort to enjoy stunning views;
Enjoy a tour and tastings in one of Scotland’s prettiest whisky distilleries.

On your tour, you will have the chance to visit the magnificent Stirling Castle, which overlooks the ancient city of Stirling. The castle is one of the most iconic historic buildings in Scotland and has come to symbolize the spirit of this great nation. It sits atop an extinct volcano near the city of Edinburgh. Surrounded on three sides by precipitous cliffs, it's a formidable defensive position.

There have been at least eight sieges of Stirling Castle - all bloody, and rarely successful - with the last in 1746 by Bonnie Prince Charlie. Learn about the key moments of Scotland’s long, violent and bloody history.

You will also visit the Trossachs and Loch Lomond National Park, also known as ‘the Scottish Highlands in Miniature’, for it offers such a splendid view over myriad gorgeous lochs, untamed mountains and wonderful forests. About 100km northwest of Edinburgh, The Trossachs National Park is unrivalled for its scenery, walking and wildlife. The park is centred on Loch Lomond, the largest freshwater expanse in mainland Britain, and has a boundary of some 350km, encircling no less than 21 Munros. It is a place for superlatives.

Please note: if your travelling party is larger than 3, please be in touch so we may work with you on a custom booking.

Glencoe, Loch Ness & The Scottish Highlands: Day Trip from Edinburgh

Explore the medieval city of Stirling and the natural beauty of the highlands including Glencoe, Loch Ness, and Cairngorms National Park on a day trip away from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh's city centre.

On your private full-day trip you will:

Pass by Forth Bridge and its impressive red railway bridge, whose construction became a landmark in British engineering;
See the magnificent Glencoe, and learn about the history of Scotland’s clans;
Embrace the fantastic view of the mountain, valley and road-facing peaks of the "Three Sisters", also known as Bidean nam Bian Mountain;
Stop for a traditional Scottish lunch at Fort William, home to the West Highland Line, known as the greatest rail journey in the world, and famed for being the "Harry Potter train";
Learn about the key moments of Scotland's long and bloody history, as well as renowned characters including Mary Queen of Scots and William Wallace;
Enjoy the stunning Loch Ness cruise (ticket included) from Fort Augustus and take in the breathtaking vista of Loch Ness in all its natural wonder;
See Cherry Island, the loch’s only island, and spoil you with a loch-side view of the striking Fort Augustus Abbey.
Enjoy a scenic drive back to Edinburgh through the magnificent Cairngorm National Park.

Leaving Edinburgh, your tour will begin with a scenic drive to the medieval city of Stirling, where you will see the magnificent Stirling Castle (only from the outside). Overlooking the ancient city of Stirling, the castle is one of the most iconic historic buildings of Scotland and has come to symbolize the spirit of this great nation.

Along your tour, your guide will share with you the history of Scotland’s long, violent and bloody past, while also sharing its incredibly vibrant and rich culture.

You will then proceed towards one of the most scenic areas in Scotland, Glencoe, and the peaks of the Three Sisters ridge. From there, you will have the opportunity to visit Fort William, one of Scotland's popular western highland towns that rests in the shadow of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak.

In the afternoon, you will continue your journey to Loch Ness, with your opportunity to spot the Loch Ness monster for yourself! Whilst there, enjoy a one-hour cruise (included) on the world-famous Loch Ness. On your return journey, your guide will take you through one of the most beautiful national parks – Cairngorms National Forest, whose scenery is other-worldly!

Please note:  If your travelling party is larger than 3, please be in touch so we may work with you on a custom booking.