Aberfoyle, dubbed the “Gateway to the Trossachs” sits on the boundary between the Highlands and Central Lowlands of Scotland. Surrounded by attractive countryside and in relatively close proximity to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling, Aberfoyle proves to be a popular spot with outdoor enthusiasts and day trippers throughout the year. The Stirlingshire village offers a great deal in the way of outdoor pursuits and is a port on the famous long distance walking route, the Rob Roy Way; a 148 kilometre trail that begins in Drymen and ends in Pitlochry. It is also a node on the National Cycle Network and offers access to numerous mountain bike trails throughout the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.
Aberfoyle is well geared up for tourists and provides a good choice of accommodation, mostly in the form of bed and breakfast. However, there are a few hotels and other villages close by: namely Kinlochard, Gartmore and Port of Menteith offer alternatives. Celebrity chef Nick Nairn is based just down the road in Port of Menteith where his family owns the local hotel and he runs cookery courses from his home.