Attractions and places to visit
The Luib Hotel is an ideal base for touring or for small excursions to particular attractions. It lies within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, specifically the Breadalbane (Gaelic for 'the high country') part of the Park where the landscape becomes a series of dramatic peaks disected by picturesque glens. In Glen Dochart, where the Luib Hotel is situated, the River Dochart wends its way to Killin and then into Loch Tay. On either side of the Glen are the mountains of Breadalbane on one hand and the Ben More group on the other. While the mountains might thrill the soul of dedicated walkers and climbers, less arduous pleasures that can be enjoyed by everyone are also on offer.
Killin
Killin is 6 miles from the Luib Hotel and offers a host of places to visit, namely:
- Falls of Dochart
- Admire the magnificent Falls of Dochart and hear the waters roar. For the full experience, if water levels allow, venture into the midst of the Falls and make yourself comfortable on one of the broad flat stones around which the river cascades.
- The Breadalbane Folklore Centre
- The Centre explores the history and mythology of Breadalbane. The centre's highlight is the 1300-year-old healing stones of St Fillan, an early Christian missionary and local holy man.
Loch Lomond
The Luib Hotel lies in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, a magnificent area of natural beauty which extends over 730 square miles from the southern tip of Loch Lomond, to the mountains and glens (including Glen Dochart) of Breadalbane at the northern extremity, embracing Argyll sea lochs and the forests lochs and mountains of the Trossachs as well as the queen of Scottish lochs - Loch Lomond. Beautiful drives and walks abound throughout this area. Take a car tour in any direction from the Luib Hotel and you are guaranteed stunning scenery. A recommended scenic tour is the 90 mile circuit taking in Callander, the A82 which skirts the western shores of Loch Lomond ( be sure to stop at Duck Bay to admire the view), across to Drymen, then Aberfoyle and Callander in the green uplands of the Trossachs then back north via Glen Ogle to the A85 and the Hotel.
Castles
More one to see from a distance than to visit, Loch Dochart Castle was built by Black Duncan Campbell around 1590. The castle which comprises a tower house and round tower is sited on a wooded island in Loch Dochart. Black Duncans were an active lot and another ruined castle that you can see close by, namely Finlarig, was built by Black Duncan of Glen Orchy in Killin in the 1600's. This one has the added inducement of a beheading pit.
