Region guide
Family days out in Loch Lomond And Trossachs
Scotland's first national park, and the closest big lochs and hills to Glasgow.
Loch Lomond is the loch most families see first, and it earns that — boat trips, lochside parks and easy waterfront paths that work for buggies as well as older kids on bikes.
The Trossachs behind it are hillier and quieter, good for a slower day with a picnic and a shorter walk, and close enough to Glasgow and Stirling that it doesn't need to eat the whole day in driving.
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Castle
Stirling Castle
Historic castle with interactive exhibits and panoramic views.
Historic
National Wallace Monument
Iconic tower commemorating William Wallace overlooking Stirling.
Attraction
Loch Lomond Shores
Family-friendly visitor attraction with shops, aquarium, play areas and loch views.
Park
Balloch Castle Country Park
Large park with castle ruins, woodland walks and play areas near Loch Lomond.
Attraction
Blair Drummond Safari Park
Safari park near Stirling with drive-through animal reserve, dinosaur park and adventure play areas.
Castle
Doune Castle
Medieval castle famous for film and TV appearances with interactive family trails.
Historic
Stirling Old Town Jail
Interactive museum inside a historic jail with hands-on exhibits for children.
Nature
Flanders Moss Nature Reserve
Large raised bog nature reserve with boardwalk trails and wildlife viewing near Stirling.
Nature
David Marshall Lodge, Aberfoyle
Visitor centre above Aberfoyle with forest trails, a red squirrel hide and views over the Trossachs.
Nature
Lake of Menteith and Inchmahome Priory
Scotland's only named lake, with free lochside walks and a boat crossing to the ruined Inchmahome Priory.
Farm
Arnprior Farm
Working farm near Stirling with seasonal family activities including lambing days and a pumpkin patch.
Farm
Green Aspirations
Outdoor education farm near Drymen offering hands-on animal care, growing and countryside activities for families.
Nature
Woodland Fairy Experience
Woodland trail near Balfron themed around fairies, with hidden doors and features for younger children to discover.
Farm
Little Critters, Stirling
Small animal and bird of prey encounter centre at a Stirling garden centre, with handling sessions for children.
Nature
Bracklinn Falls
Waterfall walk near Callander with a footbridge over the gorge, recently rebuilt after storm damage.
Nature
Loch Katrine
Scenic loch at the heart of the Trossachs, with lochside walks, cycling and a historic steamship cruise.
Historic
Rob Roy's Grave, Balquhidder
The graveyard where the outlaw and folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor is buried, in the quiet village of Balquhidder.
Nature
Inversnaid RSPB Nature Reserve
RSPB reserve on the wooded eastern shore of Loch Lomond, with waterfall views and woodland bird trails.