Guests at Lenymede Bed and Breakfast have a wide range of transport services available allowing the visitor to not only see The Trossachs and surrounding areas, but also make day trips to Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Transport services include buses, Post Bus, coach tours, boat trips and train.
For information on the services listed below contact
Addisons Newsagent, Main Street, tel. : 01877 330 969
For information on the services listed below and others contact
The Post Office, Station Road, Callander, tel. : 01877 330 267
The timetables given below are those most relevant to people staying in Callander or Aberfoyle. Please confirm services when planning to use them since times may change or an error has crept in. For other services obtain the official booklet from the Post Office.
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A Classic 1950's bus runs a pick-up and drop on request service around The Trossachs starting in Callander going to Loch Katrine Pier where it is timed to connect with sailings of the SS Sir Walter Scott and on to Aberfoyle via the dramatic Duke's Pass, then back to Callander via Port of Menteith. A wonderful ride giving access to much of the beautiful scenery of The Trossachs. Point to point fares and day rover tickets available.
The service also connects with Stirling - Callander and Callander - Stirling bus services and a Trossachs and Stirling Day Rover ticket gives you unlimited travel for one day on all Trossachs Trundler and Midland Bluebird journeys between Stirling and Callander.
| STOPPING AT | WHAT TO DO AND SEE |
| Callander | Visit the Rob Roy and Trossachs Visitor Centre, walk along the meadows, or take tea or lunch at one of the many eating places. |
| Kilmahog | Visit the Woollen Mill centres and take a walk along the Callander - Strathyre footpath and cycle way. |
| Brig o'Turk | Enjoy excellent food at unbelievably reasonable prices at the Tearoom and Licensed Restaurant, visit the Byre Inn or take a walk up Glen Finglas or along the shores of Loch Achray. |
| Trossachs Pier | Connect with the steamer S. S. Sir Walter Scott and enjoy a peaceful sail along Loch Katrine. Hire a bike at the pier and return along the northern shore of the loch. |
| Queen Elizabeth Forest Park Visitor Centre |
Much to see at this visitor centre plus a cafe and some excellent waymarked walks. |
| Aberfoyle | A pleasant town with interesting shops, The wool Centre and many walks in the area. |
| Port of Mentieth | The jumping off point for a short boat trip to visit the island of Inchmahome the site of a 13th century priory. A really idyllic location and lots of interesting bird life. |
| Area covered | Adult | Child/ OAP |
2 Adults + 2 children |
| Stirling and Trossachs Circle | £8.10 | £5.40 | £20.00 |
| Trossachs Circle only | £5.40 | £3.60 | £13.50 |
| Callander, Ancaster Square | 10.00 | 12.00 | 14.00 | 16.00 |
| Callander, Station Road | 10.05 | 12.05 | 14.05 | 16.05 |
| Kilmahog Mills | 10.08 | 12.08 | 14.08 | 16.08 |
| Gartchonzie | 10.11 | 12.11 | 14.11 | 16.11 |
| Milton | 10.14 | 12.14 | 14.14 | 16.14 |
| Brig o'Turk | 10.25 | 12.25 | 14.25 | 16.25 |
| Tigh Mor | 10.30 | 12.30 | 14.30 | 16.30 |
| Trossachs Pier arr. | 10.35 | 12.35 | 14.35 | 16.35 |
| Trossachs Pier dep. | 10.55 | 12.55 | 14.55 | 16.55 |
| Achray Hotel | 11.00 | 13.00 | 15.00 | 17.00 |
| QEFP Visitor Centre | 11.15 | 13.15 | 15.15 | 17.15 |
| Aberfoyle Car Park | 11.20 | 13.20 | 15.20 | 17.20 |
| Port of Mentieth | 11.35 | 13.35 | 15.35 | 17.35 |
| Callander, Station Road | 11.50 | 13.50 | 15.50 | 17.50 |
| Callander, Ancaster Square | 11.52 | 13.52 | 15.52 | 17.50 |
The Trundler connects with SS Sir Walter Scott at the Trossachs Pier. If you intend taking a bike on the boat in peak season you should phone the shipping agent to reserve a space as there is a limit of 20 bikes. There is also a Loch Earn Trundler, for details ring 0345 413 583.
This historic steamship sails daily from April to October cruising the length of Loch Katrine, the setting of Sir Walter Scott's 'The Lady of the Lake'. The S.S. Sir Walter Scott is the only surviving screw steamer providing regular passenger services in Scotland and has been sailing Loch Katrine since 1900. She was delivered in pieces by barge up Loch Lomond then overland by horse and cart from Inversnaid to Stronachlachar where she was launched in 1899.
Loch Katrine is the jewel in the heart of breath taking landscape and a cruise on this vessel is not to be missed. Two cruises are available, the one in the morning travelling the length of the Loch to Stronachlachar and back in just under two hours, and two afternoon cruises that travel about half the length of the Loch and back in one hour. Cyclists can make a one-way trip with their bikes to Stronachlachar by arrangement on the morning cruise.
| Sun. - Fri. | Sat Only | ||
| Departs | Trossachs Pier | 11.00 | No sailing |
| Arrives | Stronachlachar | 11:45 | -- |
| Departs | Stronachlachar | 12:00 | No sailing |
| Arrives | Trossachs Pier | 12:45 | -- |
| Departs | Trossachs Pier | 13:45 | 13:45 |
| Arrives | Trossachs Pier | 14:45 | 14:45 |
| Departs | Trossachs Pier | 15:15 | 15:15 |
| Arrives | Trossachs Pier | 16:15 | 16:15 |
In addition to the regular sailing programme, the S.S. Sir walter Scott is also available for charter hire. For further details ring 01877 376316 or fax 01877 376317.
| 6th April - 4th June and 1st September - 25th October excluding 25th - 28th September |
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| 11:00 sailing | 13:45/15:15 sailings | |
| Adult Return | £4.50 | £3.80 |
| Adult Single | £2.80 | n/a |
| Under 16's/Over 60's Return | £2.80 | £2.40 |
| Under 16's/Over 60's Single | £1.40 | n/a |
| Family Ticket | £12.50 | £10.50 |
| 15th June - 31st August and 25th - 28th September | ||
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| 11:00 sailing | 13:45/15:15 sailings | |
| Adult Return | £4.95 | £4.25 |
| Adult Single | £3.25 | n/a |
| Under 16's/Over 60's Return | £3.25 | £2.75 |
| Under 16's/Over 60's Single | £1.70 | n/a |
| Family Ticket | £14.50 | £12.00 |
The ferry to Inchmahome Priory operates as follows :
| April to September | Monday to Saturday | 09:30 - 18:30 |
| Sunday | 14:00 - 18:30 | |
| Admission including ferry | £2.80 for adults £2.10 Concession |
£1 for children |
Payment is at the office on the island. There are no set times for the ferry; if on arrival at the pier the boat is not there turn the board so that the white side faces the island - the boat will come and collect you.
The steamer from Balloch at the southern end of Loch Lomond calls in at Inversnaid and also a ferry from the car park on the opposite shore. No other information currently available.
Frequent services daily commencing early in the morning and the latest returning to Stirling just after midnight.
Frequent services daily commencing early in the morning and the latest returning to Stirling after midnight.
Extensive services throughout Scotland, and sleeper service between London and Fort William, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Comprehensive bus network. Day Rover tickets available.
Service includes Edinburgh - Stirling - Callander - Crianlarich - Tyndrum - Fort William. For details visit http://www.citylink.co.uk/citylink2.html.
Car and passenger ferry service to 23 islands and three peninsulas.
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