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t one time this pretty little town was in the county of Perthshire but after
local government reorganisation Aberfoyle became part of Stirlingshire. It is
the true gateway to the Trossachs, for it is situated in the Queen
Elizabeth Forest Park - one of the most beautiful and pictureque areas in all
Scotland. This area is one of outstanding beauty and attracts visitors from all
around the world.
The tiny Trossachs Church, just a few miles north of Aberfoyle, also attracts many visitors, its setting being one of the most peaceful in all Scotland. 
n the early 1930's the Forestry Commission purchased much of the landscape in
this area and over the years have provided excellent access routes for the
public to enjoy. One of the first routes to be opened was the 'Dukes Road',
created in the 1800's by the then Duke of Montrose. This road rises to almost
800ft before descending sharply to the shores of Loch Achray, the very heart
of the Trossachs.
isitors will be pleased by the excellent choice of
accommodation
available, with everything from comfortable bed and breakfast establishments
to a luxury hotel suite. Aberfoyle can also boast a first class array of
quality restaurants offering the very best of Scottish fayre.
he ruins of the old church of Aberfoyle can be seen at the eastern edges of
the town, with its cast iron mort-safes - a necessary protection in the
days of bodysnatchers!
Sir Walter Scott was a frequent visitor to the Trossachs area, staying in the old Manse house and became a familiar sight as he rode along the forest tracks. It was this wooded location that he used as the backdrop for his Rob Roy and The Lady of the Lake - the 'lake' being Loch Katrine. |
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