Southwards from Killin
Glen Ogle.
Today the A85 runs parallel with the route of the 18th century military road, built under the direction of Major Caulfield, and with the former Callander to Oban railway line, with its spectacular viaducts, clinging to the opposite side of the glen.
Lochearnhead
is situated at the western end of Loch Earn and the village is built around the junction of routeways from Crieff and Perth to the east and Stirling and Callander to the south. The railway was extended along the loch side in 1903 and the old station is used today as a scout camp. The line joined the Callander to Oban railway at Balquhidder Station.
St. Fillan’s
is situated at the east end of Loch Earn.. Nearby are the remains of the ancient Pictish fort of Dundurn. A small wooded island, Eilean nan Naoiseach, not far from the shore, was the stronghold of the Neishes and has a sinister history relating to clan warfare and skirmishes with the McNabs from Killin.
Ardvorlich.
Has been the home of the Stewarts for over 400 years. A stone plaque nearby marks the spot where 7 Macdonalds of Glencoe were buried after they were killed attempting to raid Ardvorlich in 1620. Wonderful “hidden”garden open in May/June.
Balquhidder.
St. Angus came to Balquhidder glen in the 8thC or 9thC and built a stone oratory at Kirkton. Originally the glen was the home of the McLaren clan.The glen is probably best known for its strong links with Rob Roy MacGregor who died at Inverlochlarig in 1734. He and his family are buried in the churchyard at Balquhidder.