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Autumn at Old Smiddy Holiday Cottage Loch Katrine Scotland

Autumn Adventures: Witness the Autumn Foliage in the Trossachs

There’s something almost magical about Scotland in autumn. The air turns crisp, the hills glow gold, and the lochs reflect the fiery hues of the trees like nature’s very own stained glass. If you’re looking for autumn holidays in Scotland that combine peace, beauty, and just a dash of adventure, the Trossachs should be at the top of your list.

Pet-Friendly Getaways: Exploring Scotland with Your Furry Friend

There’s no denying it: leaving your four-legged companion behind when you go on holiday feels just a little bit wrong. After all, what’s a countryside walk without muddy paws trotting alongside you, or a cosy evening by the fire without a dog snoring gently at your feet?

Wildlife / Highland Cow: Always a winner with readers! Loch Katrine

Summer Serenity: Exploring the Best of Rural Scotland.

If you’re dreaming of misty lochs, winding scenic drives, and the kind of peace that only birdsong and babbling burns can bring — then welcome to Stronachlachar, the quiet heart of the Highlands. Tucked just beside the sparkling waters of Loch Katrine, our little slice of paradise is everything you imagine when someone says rural Scotland — and so much more.

The Great Tartan Skidaddle

To celebrate the opening of their new Visitor Gateways and The Great Trossachs Path, The Great Trossachs Forest are planning a fantastic week of events.

View over Loch Katrine from the surrounding hills, showing loch katrine history either side of the image

Loch Katrine – A brief history

An outlaw born on its shores. A poem that started Scottish tourism. A queen who opened one of Victorian Britain’s greatest engineering feats. Loch Katrine’s history is richer than most people realise — here’s the full story.

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