One Of Scotland's Most Popular Tourist Resorts Is Callander - Stirling

The Scottish town of Callander - Stirling lies on the banks of the River Teith. An unofficial census in 2006 estimated a population of about 3,500. Callander is part of the Trossachs National Park. It is a lively and busy tourist resort. You will find ample accommodation facilities if you are planning a visit. These include B and Bs, self-catering cottages, log cabins and lodges.

Getting to this region of Scotland is very easy for international visitors. It is accessible from the international airports in the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Both airports offer car rental services. A car trip to Callander will take just over an hour.

Road access from other regions of the United Kingdom is also extremely easy thanks to an efficient motorway network. Public transport to and from the Stirling district is provided by a rail and bus network from all areas of Scotland and the UK. You can obtain a timetable from any bus stop, bus station or railway station.

This region attracts so many tourists mainly because of a unique system of lochs. You won't catch a glimpse of the famous Loch Ness monster in this area of Scotland, but there are lots of other awesome lochs to visit. These include Loch Lomond, Loch Katrine, Loch Achray, and the large Lake of Mentieth. Visitors can enjoy lovely walking trails, sailing, fishing, water skiing, and steamer trips.

Even if you are a seasoned traveler, you will be impressed with the unique features and awesome scenery that Callander and the surrounding areas offer. For the ultimate view of the highlands, take a guided 2-mile walk up 'Ben' - a mountain with a height of 2884 feet. Its real name is Ben Ledi.

You will find the Hamilton Toy Museum very interesting. The amazing collections include soft toys; porcelain dolls from 1880 to 1970; other dolls made with materials like plastic, vinyl and celluloid, plus a variety of cradles, prams and cots. There are also meticulously made model soldiers in wood, plastic, lead and aluminum. The soldier collection spans the era 1885 to 1970. You can also see aircraft and ship models from 1910, plus fantasy and science fiction toys.

If you enjoy walking or hiking, you won't be short of options at Callander - Stirling. It doesn't matter how fit, or unfit, you are. There are plenty of choices. Amble along a flat track and explore the town's attractions or take an energetic hike through the mountains. A visit to this resort will give you a good understanding why so many tourists rave about it.