Callander

Callander lies just south of Highland Perthshire by the River Teith and is gateway to Balquhidder and Rob Roy country. It has developed into a tourism centre.

The town was built initially in the 18thC by the Commissioners who were appointed after the failed 1745 Jacobite rebellion to administer the forfeited estates of the Drummonds. The main street and square feature many substantial properties.

In 1764 a bridge was built over the Teith which stood until 1907 but with coming of motorised transport a new bridge was considered necessary.

Callander was a Victorian spa town which became popular due to the proximity of The Trossach's and Sir Walter Scott's works including Lady of the Lake.

Further notoriety was achieved in the 1960s and 70s as the town featured in the long running UK TV series Dr Finlay's Casebook as the fictional Tannochbrae.

The visitor centre contains a presentation on Rob Roy MacGregor in addition to local tourist information. Just north of Callander in Kilmahog with traditional produce retail outlets.