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Things to Do Near Briar Cottages Scotland – From Sparkling Silver to Splashing Waves

11/9/2025

 
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Entrance in Bloom
Nestled on the banks of Loch Earn, Briar Cottages offer more than just stunning views and cosy comfort—they’re your gateway to unforgettable experiences in the heart of Scotland. Whether you're craving creativity, outdoor thrills, a scenic round of golf, or relaxation immersed in natural surroundings,  here are some top activities just minutes from your doorstep.
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 Craft Your Own Silver Highland Keepsake – Immeroin Jewellery Workshop and shop. 

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 Just a few miles drive from Briar Cottages, the Immeroin Jewellery Workshop in Balquhidder invites you to design and handcraft your own sterling silver ring. Led by artisan jeweller Darren Rice, this intimate workshop blends traditional silversmithing with Highland charm. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece—and a story to match.
“Each ring reflects your personal style and the spirit of the Highlands.”

Exceptional value for a unique silver ring and workshop experience. 

Perfect for couples, friends, or solo creatives, it’s a truly special way to spend a few hours.  Check out Darren's shop for gift ideas from cuff links and copper bracelets to kilt pins and celtic brooches. 

Make Waves on Loch Earn – Watersports & Boat Trips

PictureLoch Earn Wakeschool
​Loch Earn is a playground for water lovers. At Loch Earn Wakeschool, you can try:
  • Wakeboarding and wakesurfing
  • Paddleboarding and kayaking
  • Inflatable Ringo rides
  • Luxury speed boat charters for a special occassion
Whether you're chasing adrenaline or serenity, the loch delivers. The watersports team has built a 5 star reputation for fun teaching and guidance, for all ages.  There is a shop if you wish to indulge in your own wetsuit, paddleboard, impact vest and more.  The hire centre is generally open in the April to October season.

Paddleboard or swim from Briar Cottages slipway
Launch a paddleboard from Briar Cottages slipway when you stay at Briar Cottages

Tee Off in Paradise – St Fillans Golf Club

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Ryder Cup displayed at St Fillans GC

​​Just 7 miles east of Briar Cottages, St Fillans Golf Club is a hidden gem voted Scotland’s best 9-hole course multiple times. With breathtaking views and a relaxed vibe, it’s ideal for both seasoned golfers and curious beginners.  Visiting guests are made to feel very welcome on this immaculate, scenic course. Well behaved dogs can accompany you too.  No wonder it is Sandy Lyle's favourite inland course.  A scenic and very well kept course ...and only £20-24 a round for visitors.  TripAdvisor users regularly give it 5 stars. Check out St Fillans golf club and book a tee time the next time you stay at Briar Cottages self catering.
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Walk or Cycle the Old Railway Line – NCN Route 7​

Cycle over Glenogle Viaduct NCR7Cycling over Glenogle Viaduct
​Step straight into history and nature by exploring the National Cycle
Network Route 7
, which passes through Lochearnhead, Glen Ogle, and Killin. This traffic-free path follows the old railway line, including the iconic Glen Ogle Viaduct, offering panoramic views of the glen and surrounding hills. In the opposite direction, reach Strathyre, Balquhidder and Callander.  A second old railway walk from Lochearnhead to Comrie, passes Briar Cottages rear garden. Access it from the garden stile. A stunning off road experience that dogs love too. Look out for seasonal sights like deer, beavers, wild orchids and more. ​

​Munro Bagging – Ben Vorlich & Stuc a’ Chroin

Snow on Stuc A Chroin Munro
Stuc A Chroin Munro in Snow
On the opposite side of Loch Earn (south side) from Briar Cottages, the trail to Ben Vorlich begins, leading to one of Scotland’s most accessible Munros. For seasoned hikers, extend your climb to neighbouring Munro Stuc a’ Chroin, a more rugged peak with scrambling sections and panoramic views.
  • 🥾 Distance: 14.5 km round trip
  • ⏱️ Time: 6–7 hours
  • 📍 Trailhead: Loch Earn
  • We recommend WALK HIGHLANDS for its up to date detailed information for walkers, in Scotland.


​Explore the BLiSS Trail – Art Meets Nature

STILL art installation Loch Earn
STILL AKA Mirror Man installation Loch Earn
Thistle sculpture Loch EarnThistle installation by Kev Paxton, ArtFe Blacksmihs
The BLiSS Trail is a unique collection of ornamental features, outdoor art and architectural installations connecting the villages of Lochearnhead, Balquhidder, Strathyre, and St Fillans.

BLiSS trail features; sculptures, architectural installations and quirky functional objects like a totem pole road sign.  
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  • Accessible via A84, A85 and Sustrans NCN7
  • Use the Geotourist app for an audio route finding tour narrated by locals, artists and others.

Feel free to ask me (Kim) about the trail.  I came up with the idea, though,  like all good concepts,  the trail would not have materialised and gone on to win a Scottish Thistle Award without team work from tourism businesses, community members, artists and many others.

I know every installation on the trail. Two pieces are displayed in Briar Cottages loch garden.  Blawn Wi The WInd by Kev Paxton of ArtFe blacksmiths, and Stan The Stag. You will find QR codes on the roadside signs on the fence. The code will lead you to the Geoutourist audio route finder app for mobile phones, so that you can discover the rest of the trail.  I was personally delighted when STILL, the mirrored man sculpture by Rob Mulholland, was erected in Loch Earn at St Fillans in May.  A popular addition.​

Where to Eat & Drink Nearby - You’re spoiled for choice with local dining options:

MHOR84
  • ​​Clachan Cottage Hotel – Lochside dining with a dog-friendly bar and views
  • MHOR 84 – Quirky bistro with seasonal produce and live music nights
  • Golden Larches Café – Famous for its home baking and “Shark Toilet”
  • Monachyle MHOR – Fine dining with foraged ingredients and celebrity sightings
  • The Courie Inn (Killin) – Cosy pub meals and local ales
  • Achray Hotel – Fine dining with lochside flair
  • The Broch Café (Strathyre) – Great for soup, coffee and cake after a walk or cycle

A few area suggestions. For more details and ideas, visit my "Eat, Drink, Places and Produce around Loch Earn" page. Check for seasonal opening hours and holidays
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Wildlife Tours – Discover the Wild Side of Loch Earn

Whether you're a seasoned birder or just love spotting red deer at dawn, these guided wildlife tours offer unforgettable encounters with Scotland’s natural wonders.
Osprey Loch Earn
​Kestrel Wildlife Safaris – Highland 4x4 Adventures

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Based in Lochearnhead, Kestrel Wildlife Safaris offers 3-hour and 7-hour 4x4 tours through the dramatic landscapes of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. Led by Gareth, a local ranger with over 25 years of conservation experience, you’ll explore hidden glens and lochside habitats while spotting:
  • Red deer, wild goats, and rutting stags
  • Golden eagles, ospreys, and buzzards
  • Seasonal highlights like “Call of the Rut” safaris in autumn
Tours are intimate, educational, and tailored to your interests. Learn more on Kestrel Wildlife Safaris’ website.

Discover Nature with Aquila Wildlife & Nature CIC

Just a short drive from Briar Cottages, Aquila Wildlife & Nature CIC in St Fillans offers unforgettable guided walks and wildlife tours through the heart of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

Led by passionate conservationists Andrea and Terry, these experiences are tailored to your interests
—whether you're keen to spot golden eagles, red squirrels, or simply reconnect with nature.


Whether you're a seasoned birder or just enjoy a gentle stroll with binoculars in hand, Aquila offers a chance to deepen your connection with the landscape and its wild inhabitants. Based in St Fillans – 15 minutes from Briar Cottages 

Duck at Briar Cottages, wildlife Loch Earn
Mallard at Briar Cotages Loch Earn

​Nature at Your Doorstep

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From lochside safaris to forest walks, Briar Cottages put you within reach of Scotland’s wildest and most beautiful creatures. Whether you’re hiking Ben Vorlich, crafting silver memories, or sipping whisky by the fire, Loch Earn is alive with stories—and wildlife waiting to be discovered in the heart of Scotland.

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Capture the Magic: Lochscape Photography and Stargazing, Briar Cottages in Lochearnhead on Loch Earn

8/3/2025

 
Ethereal sun light rising through the misty clouds over LochN EarnSunrise, Briar Cottages, by Kim Proven
Nestled within the enchanting scenery of Lochearnhead in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Briar Cottages on Loch Earn,  presents a paradise for photographers and stargazers alike. This captivating haven offers unparalleled opportunities to immerse yourself in nature's beauty, from dawn till dusk and beyond.

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Blawn Wi The Wind sculpture at night, Briar Cottages, Loch Earn
Photographic Paradise: 
Whether you’re an amateur photographer with a smartphone or a seasoned professional with a DSLR, Lochearnhead’s romantic ever changing landscapes provide a magnificent canvas. Seasonal weather and a seiching tide can alter Loch Earns surface throughout the year. Serene waters will mirror the surrounding peaks, creating stunning reflections and ever-changing vistas as the light shifts throughout the day. Guests staying in luxury Briar Steading and Little Briar pet friendly cottage,  can pick their moments when the light or dark is right for them. Be decisive though, as sometimes waiting too long can mean missing out on those magical colors and patterns. The scenes you witness can transform in an instant meaning that your magic moment can no longer be recorded and shared, only remembered.
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Pink, lavander and blue sunset colours on Loch Earn behind the stag statue on the hilly stone bank and front lawn of Briar Cottages
Stan The Stag, sunset colours, Briar Cottages garden on Loch Earn
Here are some must-capture moments:
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​​Sunrise and Sunset: Lucky guests will begin the day witnessing the golden, peach and pink hues of sunrise casting a magical glow across Loch Earn. As evening approaches,  sunsets can  paint the sky and loch in brilliant shades of orange, pink, lavender and even turquoise -perfect conditions for capturing dramatic silhouettes of mountains, trees and the BLiSS trail art sculptures in the loch garden.​
Close shot of black and gold ringed dragonfly landed on patio paving at Briar Steading
Golden Ringed Dragonfly at Briar Steading
A pine marten in long grass and rocks. Brown face golden fawn neck fur around the throat and chestPicturePine Marten
Wildlife Wonders: The diverse fauna around Lochearnhead is a delight for wildlife photographers. From the graceful flight of ospreys to the playful antics of red squirrels, and the majestic presence of deer and stags, the area teems with life waiting to be captured through your lens. You may be lucky with visiting wildlife. Alternatively, book a wildlife walk or off road vehicle tour with one of the local area experts like Aquila Wildlife and Nature CIC or Kestrel Wildlife Safaris. You are guaranteed to spot photogenic wildlife at Auchingarrich Wildlife Park, from Flamingoes to new born chicks; meercats, Highland Cattle and so much more.

Stan The Stag metal statue barely visable against the dark and green reflections on Loch Earn coming from the castel and mountain opposite. There is snow visible on the Munro behindroiEdinample Castle, snow capped Munro, seen from Briar Cottages, Loch Earn garden behind Stan The Stag
  • ​​​Historical Landmarks:
  • The ancient structures around Lochearnhead tell stories of a bygone era. Edinample Castle, with its storied past and ghostly legends, provides a hauntingly beautiful subject seen from the water. The Glen Ogle Viaduct, once part of the railway network, offers an impressive backdrop with its stone arches and lush surroundings. Original railway bridges on the old Lochearnhead to Comrie railway and the original platforms on the Lochearnhead to Callander line.​ are also fascinating as are some of the quirky traditional cottages in the area, like Briar Cottage.​​​​

​Photogenic Objects: Discover and shoot the BLiSS trail of art installations starting with a giant steel thistle sculpture by Kev Paxton of ArtFe Blacksmiths,  as well as the popular ornamental feature "Stan The Stag" in the loch garden. Briar Cottage has a thatched roof and stone walls that exhibit interesting colours and textures when hit with light or in snowy surroundings.

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Wisteria in bloom
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Blooming entrance to Briar Cottages
​Seasonal Changes:
​Each season in Lochearnhead brings unique photographic opportunities. Capture the vibrant wildflowers and fresh greens of spring, the lush, full foliage of summer, the stunning autumnal hues, and the serene, snow-dusted mountains of winter.​
​​​Stargazing:
​A Journey Beyond the Stars.  
When the sun sets and the sky darkens, Lochearnhead transforms into a stargazer’s haven. Far from the intrusive glow of city lights, the night sky reveals its celestial wonders in all their glory. There are no street lights in front of Briar Cottages and the garden sculptures are on a timer to go off around 11pm. So apart from solar lights in the garden on strong sunny days, the stars, moon phases and auroras put light in to the sky. 
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Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement STEVE Taken from Briar Cottage.
​Clear Night Skies: The absence of light pollution in Lochearnhead ensures that the stars shine bright. On clear nights, constellations like Orion and the Great Bear are easily visible, their stories waiting to be rediscovered under the twinkling firmament. Use a Sky Map app to help you identify stars and planets from your chosen cottage or in the garden on Loch Earn.
​Milky Way Marvels: During certain times of the year, the Milky Way arcs across the sky, a spectacular sight that invites awe and contemplation. Capture long-exposure shots to reveal the galaxy’s ethereal beauty, with its millions of stars creating a celestial river of light.  The best time to see the Milky Way in Scotland is February to October, usually between 00:00 and 5:00, and on nights with a new moon.
​​​Meteor Showers: Lochearnhead is an ideal location to witness meteor showers. Events like the Perseids in August and the Geminids in December offer thrilling displays of shooting stars, making for unforgettable nights spent under the open sky.​
​Astrophotography: For those keen to delve into astrophotography, Lochearnhead provides the perfect setting. From capturing star trails to photographing distant planets and the moon, the clear, unpolluted skies are a dream come true for enthusiasts of all levels.
​Tips for the Best Experience
Plan Ahead: Check the weather forecast and moon phases to ensure optimal conditions for both photography and stargazing. Clear skies and a new moon phase will enhance your experience. New Moon dates are mentioned on the right  hand column of Briar Cottages price and availability chart.
Rocky foreshore and steps leading to a steel T shaped jetty with 4 white tyres for fenders. Looking east over Loch Earn  on a patchy blue cloudy day reflected in the water. Briar Cottages Lochearnhead hpto by Dave Murray gifted to Briar Cottages owners
Briar Cottages with steel jetty -atmospheric Loch Earn. ,
​Embrace the Serenity
Lochearnhead’s charm lies in its ability to transport you to a realm of peace and wonder. Whether you’re capturing the first light of dawn, the vibrant life of its forests and loch shores, or the infinite beauty of the night sky, this village promises moments of serenity and inspiration that will stay with you long after you’ve packed away your camera or telescope.
Aurora Viewing: Dancing Lights
One of the most magical experiences Lochearnhead has to offer is the chance to witness the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis. While sightings are not guaranteed, this village’s location makes it a prime spot for encountering this spectacular natural light show. Aurora Watch UK and other alerts can tip you off.   The STEVE photo by Kim Proven, was taken with a Samsung Galaxy mobile phone in night mode, snapped from the front door of Briar Cottage. ​
​Visit Lochearnhead and let its magical landscapes and skies ignite your passion for photography and stargazing. This enchanting destination awaits your discovery, inviting you to pause, look, and marvel at the beauty of our natural world.
Drone Photography Night Shots:
With a drone, you can capture breathtaking aerial views of the shimmering loch reflecting the moonlight, the gentle glow of the village lights, and the surrounding hills blanketed in darkness. Night-time drone photography allows you to explore creative compositions and experiment with long-exposure shots, capturing the movement of stars and the tranquil ambiance of Lochearnhead. It’s an opportunity to immortalize the beauty of Briar Cottages timelessley beautiful surroundings in a way that traditional photography might not fully convey. Day drone photography has its own merits enabling memories of Briar Cottages to be recorded in a single shot or film.  
Drone shot from Loch Earn looking North over Briar Cottages. Boats moored, loch garden 3 cottages, garage, acre grass paddock behind and the forest and Achraw Hill to the rear.OATSes 3 acre groundsPicture
Drone shot from Loch Earn to Briar Cottages grounds by regular guest Billy

​​Gear Up: For photography, bring a tripod for stability, especially for low-light and night-time shots. For stargazing, a telescope or binoculars will enhance your view of distant celestial objects.
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Stay Safe: Dress warmly, as nights can get chilly, and bring along a flashlight with a red filter to preserve your night vision while navigating in the dark. Drones are great however we would not recommend going in or on to the water after dark. Visit the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park safety code for Loch Earn for best advise 
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STEVE by Kim Proven, Lochearnhead
Enjoy and share your images.

Have fun capturing your experiences and images! We're always happy to share photos taken around Briar Cottages' grounds on Loch Earn, in any season, light, time, and direction—including up! You can share or tag us on X and Facebook @Briarcottages, Instagram @briarinfo, or enable us to use your images on social media. We also have a presence on YouTube @Stayatbriar1 and Pinterest @BriarCottages2. 

There are fantastic sites on Facebook where images of Scotland are shared worldwide, such as "Scotland's Scenery".  Whether you want to copyright your images, share them with family, friends, or the whole world, or save the magic moments and memories to look back at in future years, we wish all guests and future guests a happy, healthy, fun, safe, relaxing, memorable, and out-of-this-world experience.

Scotland tourism trends 2025? 6 additional reasons to book a self catering holiday cottage experience at Briar Cottages on the banks of Loch Earn

23/1/2025

 
White cake with chocloate balls and bars and the words 60th Fabulous in a gold stick in sparkly signHappy 60th Birthday Cake

Discover 6 Scotland tourism trends for 2025 and how Briar Cottages already delivers them—from celebration stays and hobby holidays to nature escapes and local experiences.”

More than just self catering at Briar Cottages, Lochearnhead?
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The latest Scotland tourism trends include 6 visitor aspirations that are already accessible when having a self catering holiday whether in  Briar Steading sleeping 4 with no pets or Little Briar Cottage sleeping 3 guests plus 2 pets. Both cottages lie within the timelessly beautiful three acre landscaped gardens of Briar Cottages on the banks of Loch Earn. ​

1. A Location to Celebrate Special Occasions

​Briar Cottages attracts a fair share of holidaymakers celebrating 40th to 60th birthdays plus anniversarys, private weddings and engagements whether as couples, with friends or family. Briar Steading offers an open plan space for relaxing and entertaining. The master bedroom has a King Size bed and en-suite with the twin room offering a large walk in wet shower room. There have even been pet birthdays at Little Briar Cottage. Families have also come together in the cottages to remember loved ones including pets. We can recommend a local cake maker. Look at the fabulous job "For Heaven's Cake"  made of this 60th birthday cake.​ We will never forget the romantic marriage proposal surprise under the giant thistle sculpture in the garden by moonlight. Fortunately she said yes! 

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Little Briar has a modern kitchen for romantic stay at "home" celebrations
PictureRings made by guests at Darrens workshop, Immeroin
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2. Hobbydays

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​Tap in to a range of options when staying at Briar Cottages, from outdoor activities like 9 holes of golf at St Fillans GC, watersports at Loch Earn Wakeschool, fishing boat hire with Drummond Estates.

You would be welcome to join promoted area walking and cycle groups. Consider going in search of BLiSS trail of art installations starting at Briar Cottages, using the audio tour app by @Geotourist walking, cycling or by car. Discover the Art Hut classes at Comrie Croft. Practice Yoga in the Lochearnhead village Hall. Make your own silver ring and other jewellery with tuition by Darren at Immeroin workshop Balquhidder. If you love wildlife, look out for local walking tours with Andrea at Aquila Wildlife & Nature or off road tours with Gareth Kestrel Wildlife Safaris. There are also Geochaching places on the old railway line. If you are in to drone filming or photography you will be spoiled by the opportunity to film scenic views. Aeromodelling groups fly their planes 4 times a year. Known as the Loch Earn splash in at Lochearnhead. We have attracted musicians practicing their instruments in peace, artists drawing and painting in the garden and even metal detectors exploring the grounds with our permission. If you are in to history, we don't know where to begin as Loch Earn is  surrounded by centuries of historic evidence from past eras. We do know a thing or two about the history of Briar Cottages.  If food and drink is your hobby then refer to our eat and drink pages full of local produce and places to eat.

Are there opportunities to practice your hobbies while staying here? It is amazing what you might discover when asking AI, searching the website or signing up to local social media groups.

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Metal detector guest at Briar Cottages
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Pine Marten
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​3. Film Set Hunters


There are plenty of examples of famous filming in the Stirling region: Outlander, Game of Thrones, and Monty Python's Holy Grail filmed at Doune Castle; Geordie and the 1959 version of The Thirty Nine Steps in Balquhidder; Mary Queen of Scots and Braveheart at Stirling; and numerous TV productions like ITV's Cold Water recently taking over the Laid Inn pub for filming at Kilmahog. Discover other films made in Scotland here.

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Filming scenes for Cavendish at Briar Cottages
PictureKing Size Bed witht en-suite, Briar Steading. A good night's sleep
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​​4.
Sleep Tourism

Briar Cottages offers luxury beds, mattress toppers, and quality pillows. Briar Steading also has a wood-burning stove. Home comforts like Netflix movies, books, and games are all available for cosy nights in. We believe that it is the fresh air and sound of visiting birds and wildlife, together with the incredible scenic views over Loch Earn, that foster good sleep. Every season brings a unique set of colours, wildlife, weather conditions, sun, star, and moonscapes with the occasional aurora too. Perhaps limited light pollution is also a factor here, especially on "dark sky" winter nights. Go for a walk or take in the scent of the fresh air before you go to bed. Have a long lie or wake up to the incredible dawn chorus in the early morning. 

Interesting Fact: Briar Cottages Lochearnhead is rated with extremely low air pollution as per the Defra website. Check out your home area using the link
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PicturePaddle board from the slipway
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​5.Outdoor Therapy


Even on site at Briar Cottages you can wander around landscaped gardens, use the rear garden stile to access the old Lochearnhead to Comrie railway walk, open water swim in Loch Earn from the slipway and jetty, play outdoor petanque on the piste, play 9 hole putting. The local hotel offers alfresco eating as do others locally. Find out about open water swimming and hot tub sessions on Loch Venacher. Bring a bike or Roll Outdoors hire one in  Callander or Killin to cycle off road on the Sustrans NCR7 track connecting local villages. Discover the mountain bike tracks of Comrie Croft. Bring a paddleboard or kayak or hire them at the water sports centre within 150 metres. Forest walking is known to have a calming and restorative effect that improves mood and reduces stress. Check out the Queen Elizabeth 11 Forest Park encompassing some of Scotland’s best-loved locations including Aberfoyle, Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond and Strathyre. Go for a seasonal day out run to Glencoe and listen to the mountains or sledge and ski. Visit Oban for a scenic car tour and seaside fresh air.

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Learn to wakeboard with Loch Earn Wakeschool
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Putting on the lochside green at Briar Cottages, Loch Earn
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Stan is photogenic all year round
PictureAnnual Jazz and Blues Festival in Callander

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Gig Tripping

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It takes less than an hour to drive from Briar Cottages to Perth or Stirling and 80 minutes to Edinburgh or Glasgow if you want to schedule a big concert, festival, The Fringe, or theatre. Stirling offers train connections too and you can jump on at Bridge of Allan or Dunblane. Regular local gigs include folk and other Music at MHOR84 (2.5 miles) with various  performances advertised in local villages throughout the year, notably in Killin and Comrie with regular community cinema screened in Balquhidder Village Hall. Discover what's on at The MacRobert Arts Centre in Stirling as well as Perth Theatre. Book early for Callander's popular Jazz and Blues festival in October as it has grown arms and legs in popularity. The gig by Pure Malt at the close of the Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, and Strathyre Highland Games in July is always a foot-tapping jig session. The pipers, drummers, and Highland dancers often join in with solos and accompaniments.
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PictureClick image for local cycle friendly communities and more
Meet the locals? Our local villagers are reknowned for being warm and welcoming. Ask for advice on area tourism whether you are in the local pubs, cafes and restaurants or participating in outdoor sports. Keep an eye out for local classes and performances around Killin, Strathyre, St Fillans, Comrie, Crieff, Callander, Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, and further afield towards the cities. Search online or sign up to village community WhatsApp groups for up-to-date information on days out suggestions and area things to see, do, or participate in around Loch Earn.

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Therapeutic view from Little Briar cottage pet secure patio in winter
​​It would appear that Briar Cottages is bang on trend offering a timelessly beautiful and peaceful location that can satisfy demand for improved health and wellness, stimulation, relaxation and a good nights sleep on holiday, in every season.​​  Book now for special occasion and favourite spring summer weeks and winter short breaks.

NB: Briar Steading has a short term let license to operate, reference number ST00072F ecE and Little Briar's STL reference is ST00073F epcD. The STL health and safety register of licensed short term letting accommodation in this area is held by Stirling Council. 

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Blooming entrance to Briar Cottages in summner
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Celebrating romance and special Occasions, Briar Cottages, Lochearnhead, Scotland
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Thistle sculpture by Kev Paxton of ArtFe lights up at night
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Pets waiting to fetch, top of the acre rear garden.

    Author Kim Proven. 

    Welcome to my blog on life around Briar Cottages. We invite you to share our experience living on the banks of Loch Earn either by booking  a holiday or short break here in any season or by keeping up to date with our news, stories and photographs depicting this stunning location and way of life within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park of Scotland. 

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 Lochearnhead, Perthshire, Scotland, FK19 8PU  Tel: 01567 830 443  Mob: 07917 416 497
website: www.stayatbriar.co.uk  email: [email protected]  Short Term Let Licence Numbers ST00072F and ST00073F


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