The Picture Gallery contains a selection of photos of local places to visit, as well as a few a little farther a field.
Click here to see a map of Scotland, positioning Dyekhead.
Click here to see a more detailed Map to Dykehead
DYKEHEAD AND THE LOCAL AREA
Coll and Tiree cottages date back to the 18th cenury. The "round" room which you can see on the Home Page photo, and which is incorporated into our logo, was once a toll booth. The buildings making up Dykehead House are lsited and are of local architectural and historical interest.
The cottages are surrounded by some of Scotland's most beautiful countryside. We've put some photos of Dyekhead and the local countryside in the Picture Gallery. On our doorstep is the Port of Menteith, a little village with a school, lake-side restaurant and church. Next to this is the Lake of Menteith, which is Scotland's only lake. It's a beautiful, calm stretch of water with mountains framing the background. There's fishing on the Lake and a little island with the ancient Augustinian Inchmahome Priory on it, which can be visited by boat.
The countryside north and west of Dykehead Cottages has been newly designated as Scotland’s first national park and encompasses Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. This area is famous the world over for its scenic beauty. The Loch Lomond and the Trossachs area has an abundance of leisure pursuits that will keep you busy during your stay. There are some stunning views from The bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.
You can take a sail on the steamboat on Loch Katrine (only half an hours drive from the cottages) and experience the glorious scenery that inspired Sir Walter Scott to write the poem Lady of the Lake in 1810.
There are many local walks, some that are leisurely, some that are a little more demanding, but all with superb views of the lochs, mountains and glens that surround the area. We will be pleased to provide you with more information about where to walk during your visit with us.
The National Trust for Scotland provides useful information on many historic sites in the surrounding areas, as well as other places of interest to visit during your stay in Scotland.
Check out local weather in the Stirling area
Sunset over the Lake of Menteith
NEARBY TOWNS
Callander is a short drive from the cottages. Callander is a lively place during the season with a supermarket, banks and various other shops, cafes and pubs, and a variety of restaurants. Here you can learn about Rob Roy in the Visitor Centre, the Highland Games, Scottish Celtic music, take a walk, find out what’s going on and where to eat.
The MCLaren High School in Callander has a leisure centre, which has a good swimming pool
Aberfoyle is also a short drive from the cottages and is the gateway to the Trossachs, lochs, forests and glens. There's a golf course in Aberfoyle, situated on the hills with views over the valley. Click here to Discover more about Aberfoyle
Visit the David Marshall Lodge in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park just up the hill from Aberfoyle, and watch video-links to Ospreys nesting during season. You can have a meal here or a cup of tea or coffee, and do some shopping for local gifts.
Kippen is a small local village a few miles from the cottages with a pub, restaurant and post office. Find out more about Kippen
Aberfoyle
STIRLING CITY
Stirling and the Old Town is about 14 miles by car. Visit the ancient castle set high on a rocky mount, once an active volcano, where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned Queen of Scotland.
Learn about the ancient city of Stirling, it’s occupants, history and mediæval old town.
Visit Bannockburn, site of the ancient battlefield of 1314 and learn about King Robert Bruce
Visit the Wallace Monument built in Queen Victoria’s time to commemorate the freedom fighter William Wallace (1267-1305) who Mel Gibson portrayed in the film Braveheart.
Here are other useful sites about the City of Stirling and the surrounding area of Stirling
Visit the beautiful University of Stirling campus with its loch surrounded by hills.
Stirling Castle
GLASGOW AND EDINBURGH
Glasgow, the major commercial city of Scotland is only an hours drive from Dykehead. There is an international airport here as well as excellent rail links to all parts of Britain. Glasgow has many cultural attractions, such as the Burrell Collection, Kelvingrove Art Galllery and Museum, and the famous buildings of the architect Charles Rennie MacKintosh. It is the home of Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and has several theatres and theatre companies. If it’s shopping that turns you on, then you will be in retail heaven in Glasgow. Glasgow is a great city: the people are warm and welcoming, and the vibrancy of the city centre is sure to attract you.
The city of Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, and is just over an hours drive from Dykehead. There is an international airport here as well as excellent rail links to all parts of Britain. Check out the best escorted ghost and history tours in Edinburgh. Edinburgh is a beautiful city, with many historic and cultural attractions, as well as good shopping facilities.
Edinburgh is called the Festival City, with all year round attractions to suit most tastes. During August and early September the Edinburgh International Festival (check dates) sets the city a buzz with a huge range of cultural attractions, including the famous Military Tattoo
Glasgow School of Art
View of Edinburgh Old Town
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