Guidebook for Thornhill
Food Scene
Fantastic selection of local produce, including an excellent local butcher. Coffee and light lunch is also available.
16 locals recommend
Blair Drummond Smiddy Farm Shop
Fantastic selection of local produce, including an excellent local butcher. Coffee and light lunch is also available.
The Woodhouse Kippen
Farm shop, with great food, and coffee
A family friendly restaurant within walking distance of the cottage. Traditional Scottish meals are served in front of a roaring log fire in the winter months and within the beer garden during summer.
11 locals recommend
Lion and Unicorn station
Main StreetA family friendly restaurant within walking distance of the cottage. Traditional Scottish meals are served in front of a roaring log fire in the winter months and within the beer garden during summer.
Parks & Nature
Trossachs
Stunning views, great for hiking, fishing, and mountain biking.
Loch Katrine has drawn tourists for hundreds of years, ever since Sir Walter Scott’s vivid descriptions inspired a generation of Victorian tourists to visit the loch to see the landscape for themselves. Loch Katrine has 2 cruise ships to take you on the beautiful Loch, to admire the amazing landscape which changes from season to season.
47 locals recommend
Loch Katrine
7 Newcraigs DriveLoch Katrine has drawn tourists for hundreds of years, ever since Sir Walter Scott’s vivid descriptions inspired a generation of Victorian tourists to visit the loch to see the landscape for themselves. Loch Katrine has 2 cruise ships to take you on the beautiful Loch, to admire the amazing landscape which changes from season to season.
Entertainment & Activities
Located within a Scottish estate, a variety of animals call Blairdummond Safari Park their home. With a variety of animal shows and educational talks, it is a perfect day out for all ages!
130 locals recommend
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
Located within a Scottish estate, a variety of animals call Blairdummond Safari Park their home. With a variety of animal shows and educational talks, it is a perfect day out for all ages!
During a visit to Flanders moss, guests can choose to explore the nature reserve on their own or with their very own alpaca! The Alpaca farm and trekking centre can provide guests with unique memories of their trip to Scotland.
Flanders Moss
During a visit to Flanders moss, guests can choose to explore the nature reserve on their own or with their very own alpaca! The Alpaca farm and trekking centre can provide guests with unique memories of their trip to Scotland.
Take in the stunning surroundings of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park as you fly 46 metres above the ground on two of Britain's longest zip wires - perfect for the young and young at heart!
39 locals recommend
Go Ape Aberfoyle
Take in the stunning surroundings of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park as you fly 46 metres above the ground on two of Britain's longest zip wires - perfect for the young and young at heart!
Deanston Distillery looks very unlike a traditional Scotch whisky distillery and has a number of unique production features which contribute to its distinct character in taste and look. The popular Visitor Centre, take guests on a journey through time, from it's beginnings as a cotton mill, to our modern-day distillery.
35 locals recommend
Deanston Distillery
Teith RoadDeanston Distillery looks very unlike a traditional Scotch whisky distillery and has a number of unique production features which contribute to its distinct character in taste and look. The popular Visitor Centre, take guests on a journey through time, from it's beginnings as a cotton mill, to our modern-day distillery.
Sightseeing
A Scottish historical monument, which commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish hero. Guests can choose to climb its 246 steps for spectacular views over central Scotland.
181 locals recommend
The National Wallace Monument
Hillfoots RoadA Scottish historical monument, which commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish hero. Guests can choose to climb its 246 steps for spectacular views over central Scotland.
Cross Scotland’s only lake to explore a peaceful, wooded island chosen as a monastic sanctuary. Robert the Bruce sought solace at Inchmahome Priory and Mary Queen of Scots found safety here as a child.
25 locals recommend
Inchmahome Priory
Cross Scotland’s only lake to explore a peaceful, wooded island chosen as a monastic sanctuary. Robert the Bruce sought solace at Inchmahome Priory and Mary Queen of Scots found safety here as a child.
As well as being heavily featured in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Doune Castle was also used for the castle known as Winterfell in the pilot of the award winning TV series Game of Thrones as well as Castle Leoch in Outlander.
91 locals recommend
Doune Castle
Castle HillAs well as being heavily featured in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Doune Castle was also used for the castle known as Winterfell in the pilot of the award winning TV series Game of Thrones as well as Castle Leoch in Outlander.
Arts & Culture
Stirling Castle is a very famous Scottish royal residence, very much a palace as well as a fortress. Several Scottish Kings and Queens have been crowned at Stirling, including Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1542.
321 locals recommend
Stirling Castle
Castle Wynd Stirling Castle is a very famous Scottish royal residence, very much a palace as well as a fortress. Several Scottish Kings and Queens have been crowned at Stirling, including Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1542.
Essentials
The Village Store
32 Main StOpen 7 days a week. Perfect for daily essentials.
Located within a ten minute drive. This store provides a larger selection of groceries without having to commute to the larger city of Stirling.
Co-op Food - Doune - Castehill Court
Castlehill CourtLocated within a ten minute drive. This store provides a larger selection of groceries without having to commute to the larger city of Stirling.
Shopping
The Thistles has a selection of over 90 stores: a mix of big brands and variety of speciality shops which makes shopping an ultimate experience. Perfect for a rainy day or for a bit of retail therapy.
24 locals recommend
The Thistles Shopping Centre
Goosecroft RoadThe Thistles has a selection of over 90 stores: a mix of big brands and variety of speciality shops which makes shopping an ultimate experience. Perfect for a rainy day or for a bit of retail therapy.