easy
Dog-Friendly
Ben Lawers Nature Trail
2 km 1-1.5 hours
An easy, family-friendly loop exploring the remarkable alpine flora of the Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve.
Your guide to Scotland's hidden Highland gem
Loch Tay Explorer
Walks, watersports, places to stay, and food worth the drive — your independent guide to Scotland's hidden Highland gem.
Welcome
Fourteen miles of loch, flanked by Munros, ancient forests, and villages that still feel like Scotland's best-kept secret.
Whether you're here for a weekend hike, a week in a lochside lodge, or just looking for somewhere brilliant to eat — we've got you.
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Chasing the Flower Moon on Ben Lawers
Mountain writer and photographer Alan Rowan recounts a magical night ascent of Ben Lawers to catch the Flower Moon and a perfect Highland sunrise — with a BBC Scotland film crew in tow.
Alan Rowan·15 June 2025
Attractions
Falls of Dochart Visitor Guide
The Falls of Dochart are one of Scotland's most spectacular and accessible waterfalls, cascading through the heart of Killin village at the head of Loch Tay.
Explore Loch Tay·10 February 2025
Culture
Loch Tay in Film, Literature & Legend
Monty Python fought the Killer Rabbit here. James Bond's house was here. Robert Burns scribbled on a hotel wall. Pontius Pilate may — just may — have been born here. Loch Tay's cultural footprint is far bigger than most visitors realise.
Explore Loch Tay·10 February 2025
Culture
10 Stunning Lochs of Central Scotland You Need to Visit
Everyone knows Loch Lomond and Loch Ness, but central Scotland is scattered with dozens of lochs that are just as beautiful and far less crowded. Here are ten of the very best — from vast wilderness reservoirs to tiny hidden gems you can have entirely to yourself.
Explore Loch Tay·12 February 2025
Outdoors
Every walk worth lacing up for
From a 30-minute waterfall stroll to a full day on Ben Lawers, the walking around Loch Tay is as varied as it is beautiful.
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Dog-Friendly
challenging Ben Lawers Summit via Beinn Ghlas
8.5 km 5-6 hours
The classic Munro route up Scotland's 10th highest peak, with two summits and stunning views across the Highlands.
moderate
Dog-Friendly
Glen Lyon Circular Walk
8 km 3 hours
A scenic riverside circuit through Scotland's longest enclosed glen, passing ancient bridges, dramatic rock formations, and the legendary Macgregor's Leap.
easy
Dog-Friendly
Glen Lochay River Walk
6 km 1.5-2 hours
A peaceful, easy walk along the River Lochay through one of Perthshire's quietest and most beautiful glens.
The admiring traveller who, winding over the wild moors, suddenly sees the calm expanse of Loch Tay beneath, must be sensible of an exquisite pleasure.
Dorothy Wordsworth · Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland, 1803
Accommodation
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Where to Stay
From lochside lodges with hot tubs to historic village hotels — tested and recommended.
£££ B And B
The Courie Inn
Killin
Stylish boutique accommodation above one of Killin's best restaurants.
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Kenmore Hotel
Kenmore
Scotland's oldest inn, established in 1572, with beautiful lochside setting and excellent dining.
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Killin Hotel
Killin
Traditional Highland hotel in the heart of Killin village, a short walk from the Falls of Dochart.
Food & Drink
Where to eat
Where to eat
& what to order
Highland dining has come a long way. From a pint overlooking the Falls of Dochart to a tasting menu at the Fortingall Hotel.
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