Lochearnhead
Lochearnhead is a picturesque village on the western corner of a large loch in the Scottish Highlands. It is the lake’s main watersports base, with a center for renting boats and equipment. Converse with locals as you walk through the pleasant village and enjoy fantastic views of mountains rising beyond the lake.
Rent a boat and sail across the water. Note the rare lake tide and waves, which are caused by wind skimming across the water surface. Waterskiing, canoeing and fishing are among the popular pastimes here.
Trek southeast along the shore to reach the 16th-century Edinample Castle. Climb Ben Vorlich, a 3,231-foot (985-meter) mountain. The view from its peak includes the lake, surrounding mountains and charming villages.
Cycle along the Glen Ogle Trail to visit the Glen Ogle Viaduct and admire the historic relics that remain here. The trail follows the former line of the Caledonian Railway Company.
To the west of the loch is Balquhidder Church, which contains the tombs of the infamous outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor and his wife and two boys. Take photos of the graves with the ruins of the Old Church in the background. Enter the modern parish church and admire the elegant wooden features. The site lies in a scenic region of forests and waterfalls.
Enjoy the pleasant summer breeze. The driest month is April and the warmest July. Locals speak English, as the Gaelic language is becoming extinct here.
The quaint village is on the western point of Loch Earn in the region of Stirling in central Scotland. It is a scenic part of the Scottish Highlands within the boundaries of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. Drive 70 miles (112 kilometers) northwest from the capital city of Edinburgh to reach the village in less than 2 hours.
Lochearnhead is a fun base for exploring the picturesque lake, mountains and folk history in the highlands.