Aberfoyle Foraging and Eco Farm Experience

Take a cruise on the 124-year-old Steamship Sir Walter Scott. Explore the Trossachs Trail and the birthplace of Scottish tourism, taking in the breathtaking scenery. Go foraging with a professional herbalist and learn about the history and use of the wild plants and herbs around you. Marvel at a sheepdog in action, visit a working eco farm, meet their beautiful animals and sample some artisanal goat's milk ice cream made daily. Meet and feed our famous 'Highland Coos', and visit the tallest equine statues in the world!

What's included:

• Private Guide, this tour is for you and your group only

Not included:

• Guide's gratuity (optional)

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

The Scottish Wool Centre

Main Street, Aberfoyle, FK8 3UQ

At the Scottish Wool Centre in the small village of Aberfoyle, in the shadow of Craigmore, you can discover the story of Scottish Wool. You can visit the Spinner's Cottage and try your hand at making wool into yarn in the traditional way. We will get you to the Wool Centre for 11:00am, in time to see The Gathering dog and duck show, where the shepherd will demonstrate the use of a Scottish sheep dog and delve into the history of sheep farming. (April to September)
You can also wander around the outside paddocks where there are rare breeds of sheep and goats.
There is also a large retail area with something for everyone, from cashmere, Harris Tweed, country and casual wear to Scottish gifts and a large range of whisky.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Aberfoyle

Aberfoyle

Foraging walk with professional forager and herbalist Rox Madeira
A unique opportunity to go on an easy walking route with a renowned forager, to discover the hidden gems of the Scottish countryside: Wild Food and Wild Medicine. A different way to connect with Scotland, its history and culture, learning plant folklore, history of plant use in Scotland and current usage.

50 minutes

The Steamship Sir Walter Scott Ltd.

Trossachs Pier, Loch Katrine, Callander FK17 8HZ, UK

We will take you to the Trossachs Pier, Loch Katrine, where you can take a cruise in the newly renovated, 124-year-old Steamship Sir Walter Scott, which has just resumed sailing after a 5-year renovation project. The cruise staff will bringing to life the stories of Sir Walter Scott, Rob Roy MacGregor, the building of Glasgow’s water supply infrastructure, the natural wonders of the loch and much more.
If you prefer not to do the cruise and explore the area instead, you can climb the footpath to a stunning new scenic tower and lookouts at the Rhoderick Dhu watchtower site immediately above Trossachs Pier. In the 1700s, this elevated site was used by clansmen to warn Loch Katrine-born outlaw and Clan Chief Rob Roy MacGregor of advancing Redcoats seeking his capture. In the late 1700s, two wicker huts were built here for writers, poets and artists to stay and be inspired by the outstanding panoramic views which is why the site is credited with being where Scottish tourism began!

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Three Lochs Forest Drive

Duke's Pass, Aberfoyle, FK8 3SY

This stunning route, often referred to as 'The Highlands in Miniature', is a 7 mile long forest drive that wll take us past three picturesque lochs – Lochan Reòidhte, Loch Drunkie and Loch Achray. The route was launched 40 years ago in 1977 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
You can enjoy the the breathtaking Trossachs scenery, and watch out for woodland and watery wildlife. Glimpse deer amongst the trees, listen for the chatter of woodland birds and red squirrels and – if you're lucky – spot an osprey fishing on one of the lochs.
At the end of the drive, we will stop over at the eco Achray Farm, where you can buy artisanal goats milk ice cream made daily with foraged ingredients. You can also learn about the goats you wll see roaming freely extremely or their cuddly Shetland cows.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kilmahog

Kilmahog, Callander FK17 8HA, UK

Meet and feed our famous Highland Cows! Honey, Dubh and Baxter are 3 'Hairy Coos' waiting for you to give them some snacks (potatoes and carrots), which they love!

15 minutes

The Kelpies & The Helix

Visitor Centre, Falkirk, FK2 7ZT

Standing at 100ft tall and weighing more than 300 tonnes each, the magical Kelpies are a man-made wonder and a feat of engineering. They are the largest equine sculptures in the world, and pay homage to Scottish folklore and the local mining tradition heritage.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included