Days Out: Cruising in the Trossachs

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Sailing in the Trossachs Days Out

When it comes to The Trossachs, Gaelic for ‘bristly territory’, you’re spoilt for choice with things to see and do. Steeped in national heritage and history, the Trossachs is home to some of the most influential and quintessentially Scottish icons of all time such as Rob Roy MacGregor and Sir Walter Scott.

Experience the ever-changing beautiful Scottish landscape by taking a leisurely sail onboard the historic steamship the Sir Walter Scott. Sir Walter Scott sails the 10 kilometre length of Loch Katrine –which has been the source of Glasgow’s drinking water since 1900 – from Trossachs Pier in the east, over the water to Stronachlachar in the west.

Named after Scotland’s much loved poet and author Sir Walter Scott, the steamship is one of Scotland’s major visitor attractions and is wheelchair accessibl e.

As you travel in the heated saloon, the tales and legends of the loch will be narrated by the knowledgeable crew. You will be struck by the beauty of the landscape, the very scenery which captured the imagination of Sir Walter Scott, inspiring him to write his poem The Lady of the Lake. There’s ample parking close to the booking kiosk and ship and, on the other side, the lift-accessed bistro, which als o has an accessible toilet. Once you’re booked, you’ll find level access all the way to the

gangplank, which has a small, 6cm step on and off. On board, there’s a level deck and an accessible toilet in the lounge/bar.

There are two different cruise lengths available – a 1-hour scenic cruise sails up the Loch and back to the pier again, and the 2-hour cruise sails to Stronachlachar, stops and sails back to the pier.

2-hour return trip Trossachs Pier to Stronachlachar Departs 10.30am from 25 March until 2 January Adult £16 • Concession £14.50 Under 16 £8 • Family £40

1-hour scenic cruise from Trossachs Pier Departs 1.00pm and 2.30pm (25 March until 2 January) and also 4.00pm (27 May to 2 October) Adult £13 • Concession £11.50 Under 16 £6.50 • Family: £32.50 Trossachs Pier, Loch Katrine, by Callander FK17 8 HZ www.lochkatrine.com Telephone: 01877 376315/6