Hotel

The Lake of Menteith Hotel

A warm welcome awaits you at the Lake of Menteith Hotel, situated beside the Lake with magnificent views to the Isle of Inchmahome and the hills beyond. Our 2 Rosette Conservatory Restaurant offers the perfect combination of fine wine and excellent food, and our friendly staff are eager to make yours an enjoyable and memorable stay. There are wonderful opportunities for fishing, cycling, golf and touring the marvellous countryside. the Hotel lies in the village of Port of Menteith and has 16 bedrooms with ensuite facilities and many with stunning view of the Lake.

Small Hotel
3 Stars

Address: Port of Menteith, Perthshire, FK8 3RA, Scotland
Tel: 01877 385258
Fax: 01877 385671
Email: enquiries@lake-of-menteith-hotel.com
Website: www.lake-of-menteith-hotel.com

Cardross House

‘Enjoy a short B&B stay in Cardross House which dates back to the 16^th century.  Situated on the edge of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park in central Scotland, the rural peace and tranquility of the house and estate grounds make this an ideal place to unwind’.

 Cardross House, Port Of Menteith, Perthshire, FK8 3JY.

Tel or Fax: 01877 385223
Website:www.cardrossestate.com

Emergency
Police, Fire, Ambulance – 999 (Emergency Calls Only)
Aberfoyle Medical Centre – 01877 382421
Dentists:
Callander Dental Practice – 01877 330703
NHS 24 – 08454 242424
Floodline (SEPA) – 0845 9881188

Hospitals
Forth Valley Royal Hospital (Larbert) – 01324 588000
Stirling Royal Infirmary – 01786 434000
NHS 24 – 08454 242424
Veterinary Surgeons : Struthers & Scott, Doune – 01786 841304

Important Contacts
BT Help/Faults – 150/151
Central Scotland Fire & Rescue Service – 01324 716996
LL&TT National Park Authority – 01389 722600
Police (non-emergency) – PC Liam Ward – liam.ward@centralscotland.pnn.police.uk
Polution Helpline (SEPA) – 0800 80 70 60
Scottish Hydro Electric – 0800 300 999
Scottish Water – 0845 600 8855
Stirling Council – 01786 434000

Public Representatives
Anne Maguire MP – 01786 446515
Bruce Crawford MSP – 01786 471899
Tony Ffinch, Councillor – 01877 339024
Paul Owens, Councillor – 01786 443497
Fergus Wood, Councillor – 01786 443380
Anne Nicol, JP – 01877 382350

Banking
Bank of Scotland – 01877 382825
Royal Bank of Scotland (Mobile) – 01436 676011

Churches
Port of Menteith Church of Scotland – 01877 382391
St. Joseph’s RC Church, Callander – 01877 330702
St. Mary’s Episcopalian Church, Aberfoyle – 01877 382887

Local Numbers
Aberfoyle Motors – 01877 382341
Aberfoyle Post Office – 01877 382231
Fishing Permits – Lake of Menteith Fisheries – 01877 385664
Mobile Library – 01786 432382
Police Station (Aberfoyle) – 01877 382341/382231
Stirling Council – Wheelie Bins (re-non) Collection – 08452 777000
Trossachs Discovery Centre, Aberfoyle – 01877 382352

Liam Ward is the community officer for Aberfoyle and Port of Menteith. Liam spent four years as a uniformed officer with Northern Constabulary, stationed at Portree on the Isle of Skye, prior to transferring to Central Scotland Police in 2009. He spent a year as a uniformed officer at Falkirk before taking up the position at Aberfoyle in October 2010.

Liam can be contacted via the Aberfoyle or Callander Police Offices or by email at: liam.ward@centralscotland.pnn.police.uk

See his latest report here

Colin Johnson – Traditional upholstery

Direct Vehicle Options – 01786 850500
Vehicle sales and repairs

Floristic Designs – lorna@floristicdesigns.com www.floristicdesigns.com
Award winning floral designs

John Walker Interiors – 01877 385699 www.jwalkerinteriors.com
Soft furnishings

Lake of Menteith Hotel – 01877 385258 www.lake-hotel.com
Award winning Hotel, Restaurant & Bar

Nick Nairn Cook School – 01877 389900 www.nicknairncookschool.com
The original & best cook school since 2000

Taste of the Trossachs – 01877 385735 www.tasteofthetrossachs.co.uk
Event & Outside Catering

Tradstocks – 01786 850400 www.tradstocks.co.uk
Suppliers of natural stone for building and landscaping

Transport
Edinburgh Airport – 0870 040 0007
Glasgow Airport – 0870 040 0008
National Rail Enquiries – 08457 484950
Stirling Bus Station – 01786 446474
Strathard Sprinter – 01877 382341 (Aberfoyle-Port-Callander)
First Bus Service – 08708 727271 (Aberfoyle- Port-Stirling)
Traveline Scotland – 0871 2002233

Taxis
Crescent Cabs – 01877 382587
Trossachs Cab Company – 01877 382108

Inchie Farm

Enjoy a peaceful stay at Inchie Farm on the shores of Lake of Menteith, next to Scotland’s first National Park. Ideal base for exploring the Trossachs and Loch Lomond or visiting historic Stirling Castle and Wallace Monument. Comfortable accommodation (ensuite available) with tea/coffee making facilities and homemade shortbread.

B&B
3 Stars
1 double room and 1 twin room available

Address: Port Of Menteith, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 3JZ
Tel: 01877 385233
Fax: 01877 385233
Email: norma@inchiefarm.co.uk
Website: www.inchiefarm.co.uk

Golf in the Trossachs

For golf enthusiasts, there are two local courses. Aberfoyle Golf Course is one of Scotland’s most scenic and interesting courses with breathtaking views to Ben Lomond in the west and down the Forth Valley to Stirling Castle. The 18-hole course is quite short but requires a wide variety of imagination and shot making. It is suitable for both high and low handicap players and is an ideal location for group outings.

Callander Golf Course is in a more secluded but nevertheless stunning location and has been described as having ‘diverse holes with great greens’ and being great fun to play. It is rated as one of the top ten courses in Scotland.

Websites:

www.aberfoylegolf.com
www.callandergolfclub.co.uk

Be Vigilant

Following a spate of thefts of quad bikes and heating oil, Community Policeman, Liam Ward, asks people to be extra vigilant and increase security.

Lower Tarr Farm

Farmhouse with peaceful situation and panoramic views to Flanders Moss, Campsie Fells and countryside. Conservatory dining room overlooking pretty garden with Ruskie Burn flowing passed. Mixed Arable Farm with cattle, sheep, hens and interesting wildlife. Good home cooking, homemade preserves and warm Scottish hospitality. Central for touring Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

B&B
3 Stars

Address: Ruskie, Port of Menteith, Stirlingshire, FK8 3LG
Tel: 01786 850202
Fax: 01786 850202
Email: lowertarr@ecosse.net

Malling West

‘Malling West bed and breakfast is a lovely cottage near Aberfoyle in the Trossachs and offers first class bed and breakfast accommodation.’

Malling West, Port of Menteith, FK8 3RD

Telephone: 01877 382565
Website: www.mallingwest.co.uk 

Dykehead House Cottages

Two stylish, high quality self catering cottages set in a tranquil location in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, next to Port of Menteith. Each cottage sleeps up to six guests but can be rented together to accommodate large parties of up to twelve – ideal for enjoying a family get together or a reunion of friends.  Both holiday cottages – Coll Cottage and Tiree Cottage – are part of Dykehead House, which is a listed building dating back to the 1700′s and is of architectural and historical interest.  The cottages were completely refurbished in 2007 to a high standard of comfort and style, offering modern facilities in a traditional country setting.

If you want to explore Scotland, this is the perfect venue at any time of the year.  It is also ideal for those who enjoy cycling, fishing, walking, golfing, sailing and horse riding. The Trossachs area is well known for its breathtaking scenery as well as having numerous historical places to visit. You will never be at a loss for somewhere to visit or something to do during your stay.

Self Catering
Capacity: six per cottage

Address: Dykehead House, Dykehead, Port of Menteith, Stirling, FK8 3JY, Scotland, United Kingdom
Tel: 0754 745 6963
Email: enquiries@dykehead.demon.co.uk
Website: http://www.dykeheadhousecottages.co.uk

“The general purpose of a community council is to act as a voice for its local area. This will involve it in articulating the views and concerns of local people in its area on a wide range of issues of public concern and make representations to the local authority, other public sector bodies and private agencies on matters within its sphere of interest”.

The Port of Menteith Community Council area stretches to Braeval in the west, in the north to a line from Ben Dearg through Loch Ruskie,  eastwards to Dunaverig and in the south to the River Forth.  Although located in Perthshire, the Community Council falls within the administrative area of Stirling Council.

The Port of Menteith Community Council is a member of the Community Partnership which supports communities in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

Community Council Members

The membership of the Port of Menteith Community Council consists of eight people resident in the Community Council area and elected by the local community. The current members were elected in December 2009 and are as follows:

One of the three Stirling Council’s elected Councillors for the area and a Board Member of the National Park Authority also attend meetings.

Schedule Of Meetings

Meetings are held every two months and are open to the community.  The schedule of meetings for 2011/12 is:

Meetings are held either in the Port Hall(*) or the Priory Suite, Lake of Menteith Hotel(#)
and begin at 7.00pm.

Cardross Holiday Homes

‘Cardross Holiday Homes are part of Cardross Estate which dates back to the 16th century. Situated in central Scotland, on the edge of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park the cottages are ideally placed for guests to make day trips to the Highlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and Stirling and visit both the east and west coasts. The estate grounds include historic parkland where sheep and cattle graze freely down to the edge of the River Forth and fishing is available for guests. The rural peace and tranquility of the estate and the cottages make this and ideal place to unwind.’

Cardross House, Port Of Menteith, Perthshire, FK8 3JY.
Tel or Fax: 01877 385223
Website: www.cardrossestate.com

Brucehill Cottage

‘Brucehill Cottage is a comfortable and fully equipped self catering holiday cottage. It is set in a delightfully peaceful location near to the picturesque Lake of Menteith on the edge of the Trossachs, close to Callander, Aberfoyle and Stirling. The cottage can accommodate 2 to 6 people and is furnished and equipped to the highest standard.’

Roland Howe,Larne Cottage,Fore Road, Kippen,FK8 3DT
Email: info@forthcottages.com
Tel: +44 (0)1786 871197
Web: www.forthcottages.com

Lochend Chalets

>Our award winning, self-catering chalets and cabins, which offer a high standard of accommodation, are located in the heart of Scotland, on the southern shores of the beautiful Lake of Menteith, which is part of ‘Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. From your window you look across the Lake to the Menteith hills and Ben Lomond beyond, sit in comfort in the lowlands, looking out at the highlands! The wildlife abounds and we also have fishing, mountain bikes, rowing, tennis, a games room and an outdoor play area if more entertainment is required! Both Glasgow and Edinburgh are both an hour away and Stirling is a 25-minute drive away. Lochend is a quiet rural estate, run by the same family for 45 years. Over 50% of our customers return and many come to love it, almost as much as we do!

Self Catering
4 Star
Capacity: 4

Address: Lochend Chalets, Port of Menteith, Stirlingshire, FK8 3JZ, Scotland
Tel: 01877 385268
Fax: 01877 385240
Email: info@lochend-chalets.com
Website: www.lochend-chalets.com