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Clan MacGregor
The clan MacGregor has endured
a notorious reputation over the centuries. Infamously known as
'the children of the mist' for their eerie ability to swoop out
of the gloaming to plunder cattle, the MacGregors nonetheless
stake a claim to royalty. The most famous MacGregor of them all,
the subject of songs, legends and Hollywood blockbusters, is
the outlaw (or hero) Rob Roy.
This itinerary affords plenty
of opportunity to explore his life and times, as well as the
landscape that the clan called home. This heartland encompasses
the fertile lands of the Trossachs, a beautiful area that straddles
the 'border' between the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
Day 1
Arrive in the cosmopolitan city of Glasgow, Scotland's largest
urban centre and a popular destination for a short break. An
hour's drive north of the city takes you to Stirling, one of
Scotland's most important towns, past and present. Here, you
can visit a statue of Rob Roy and the mightily impressive Stirling
Castle, perched high upon an outcrop of rock.
Day 2
Drive the short distance to the busy town of Callander, your
gateway to the scenic beauty of the Trossachs. Here, at the Rob
Roy and Trossachs Visitor Centre, you can learn all about the
life and times of our hero in an engaging audio visual presentation.
Day 3
It's time to get the walking shoes on and head part of the way
along the Rob Roy Way. This long-distance walk follows the tracks
and paths used by Rob Roy MacGregor in the 17th & 18th centuries
as he worked, fought and lived the life of Scotland's most notorious
outlaw. It's best to check with the Tourist Information Centre
in Callander, as some of the route may be out of bounds or impassable.
Day 4
A few short miles northwards lies the tiny village of Balquhidder.
Situated at the head of the breathtakingly beautiful Loch Voil,
Balquhidder is the burial place of Rob Roy. A simple headstone,
in the grounds of Balquhidder Kirk, marks Rob Roy's passing.
Back onto the main road and a trip to Killin where you'll find
a Clan Gregor display at the Folklore Museum.
Day 5
A little way from Dalmally is the hamlet of Stronmilchan, site
of the white house that the MacGregors called home in 1603. Head
northwards along the 'B' road that leads through the lovely Glen
Orchy and you arrive in the misty moorlands of Loch Rannoch,
home to many sites occupied by the MacGregors from 1500.
Day 6
Sightseeing at a more leisurely pace can be enjoyed from the
middle of Loch Katrine on board the lovely SS Sir Walter Scott.
Here, in the very heart of The Trossachs, you'll cruise a loch
whose banks were strongholds for the MacGregors, MacNaughtons
and the MacLarens.
Day 7
If you have time before you head for home, you'll find it well
rewarded by sampling the sights and sounds of Glasgow, home to
many galleries, museums and park.
Prices are available on request
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