Local Information - Cardross Estate

PLACES TO VISIT

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Cardross is a gateway to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.

It is just 2 miles south of the Lake of Menteith, the only lake in Scotland and with historic links to Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots.

Flanders Moss is another area for outstanding wildlife and nature trails.

Farm Shops, Cafes and Local Villages:

There are a number of local farm shops and cafes selling innovative products from the surrounding areas. The two closest to Cardross are The Woodhouse and The Smiddy.

The local villages and towns around Cardross are also charming places to spend a morning or afternoon browsing the highstreets or relaxing over coffee and watching the world pass by. Some great places to visit within 30 minutes of Cardross are:

Aberfoyle, which is at the feet of the Trossachs and en route to the Duke’s Pass
Callander, home to a number of restaurants and local events such as The Blues and Jazz festival
Doune, a charming antique centre and Doune Castle

MORE PLACES TO VISIT

Historic Cities

Cardross is only a 20 minute drive from Stirling. The city is home to many historic sites including one of Scotland’s grandest castles, Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument and nearby historic Bannockburn.

Dunblane is also a 20 minute drive. A picturesque small city with its beautiful Cathedral and one of the few surviving medieval churches in Scotland

For a day trip, Edinburgh and Glasgow are also both easily accessible by car or train and are approximately 50 minutes travel time.

Food & Drink

The local area has a number of great places for a meal as well, to give a ‘taster’:

Kippen:
The inn at Kippen
The Cross Keys Kippen
Port of Menteith
Lake of Menteith Hotel – accompanied by incredible views towards Ben Lomond and across the Lake
Nick’s as well as his cookery school, Nick Nairn has also opened a restaurant that promises delicious food with a relaxed vibe.
Thornhill
The Lion and Unicorn

LOCAL ACTIVITIES

With Edinburgh being only an hour by car or train makes the Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe easily accessible whilst staying in the calm of the countryside
Perfect your culinary skills by booking a course at the Nick Nairn Cook School
Burn off some calories and test yourself by visiting Go Ape just outside Aberfoyle
Or take a step on the wild side by visiting Blairdrummond Safari & Adventure Park
Action Adventure has activities for both individuals and groups from water sports, quad biking to archery.
To keep fit there are a wealth of different cycling or hiking routes in the area, on road or mountain. Some example routes can found on the Trossachs information site and the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park site.