PERTHSHIRE TIGH MOR TROSSACHS

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1 PERTHSHIRE TIGH MOR TROSSACHS

2 Your properties The Trossachs stands at the gateway to the romantic Highlands of Scotland and your beautifully located, magnificent Victorian home of Tigh Mor offers unrivalled access to the region. In all there are 76 properties, ranging from studios to three-bed apartments and cottages. Pet friendly 29 properties m f Mobility friendly 7 properties These are properties that may be suitable for people with limited mobility. Please see page 7 for more details. Wheelchair friendly One two-bed apartment and one onebed apartment in the main building have been adapted for use by accompanied wheelchair holidaymakers. For further information Bondholders should please visit Free on-site recreation & facilities Indoor swimming pool - Sauna - Steam room Small exercise room Three tennis courts Children s play area Golf practice nets Clubhouse - Pool table and table tennis - Indoor carpet bowls - Snooker table - DVD library - Tourist information - Selection of games Book library Bondholder laundry Internet and WiFi facilities Dog kennels Covered bicycle store Shops & restaurants Callander and Aberfoyle are both about eight miles away and have pubs, restaurants and a good selection of shops. Additional facilities (Subject to local charges) Scott s Bistro (not under HPB Management; book direct with restaurant) Health and beauty treatments Small shop Fishing lessons on the Lochan (pond) Weekly events programme Rowing boats Food pack Cycle routes Walk packs are available at tighmor/walk or can be purchased for a small fee from reception. Fishing at Loch Achray Tigh Mor is a founder member of the Loch Achray Conservation Association. The loch is prolific with pike which can be fished with deadbait and fly. All fishing is from the Association s well-equipped boats (there is a small charge). Ghillie Morris Miekle fishes for pike on Loch Achray Getting there Despite its rural isolation, the Trossachs is easily accessible. Stirling is approximately 45 minutes drive away, while the drive time from Edinburgh and Glasgow is about 90 minutes. The nearest mainline train station is Stirling; you can then take a bus to Callander followed by a taxi or Direct Response Transport (DRT) to the site (please note 24 hours notice is required). A car, though not essential, is recommended. Area code (useful for GPS or Google Maps): FK17 8HY Loch Lomond Callander TIGH MOR TROSSACHS Aberfoyle Doune Stirling Gleneagles OR SEARCH HPB TIGH MOR TROSSACHS 91

3 HOLIDAY POINTS* Tigh Mor Trossachs No. of properties Week no. Month 1 Bedr 1 Bath Studios 1 Bedr/1 Bath Apts 3/4 nights 1 week 2 Bedr/2 Bath Apts/Cotts 3/4 nights 1 week 2 Bedr 2 Bath Cotts** 3 Bedr 2 Bath Apts JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEP OCT Changeover days Changeover days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. In addition, split-week bookings are available in certain one and two-bedroom properties as follows: weekends, Friday-Monday (three nights), and weekdays, Monday-Friday (four nights). Put-u-up facilities are available please see page NOV * The Holiday Points at this development may be changed once the final cost of the building work is known. If the cost is lower than anticipated, the Holiday Points will come down and if it is higher, the Holiday Points will go up DEC ** These cottages have larger sitting rooms, part of which can be used to provide an additional area equipped with a sofa bed. User Charges (including VAT) per property per week payable for holidays during

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6 Where is the coward that would not dare to fight for such a land as Scotland? Sir Walter Scott, born 1772 At a glance Perthshire is located near the centre of Scotland. It lies on Britain s biggest river the river Tay. The county is steeped in Scottish history, legend and myth, from the Romans to the Celts. The Trossachs, with its mountains, beautiful glens and fabulous landscapes, has been attracting visitors for centuries. It is a region of fascinating history and legend, from the mythical giant Fingal to the notorious outlaw Rob Roy McGregor. Best for Art Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow hosts internationally significant collections Must visit Inchmahome Priory (2) Set on an island in the Lake of Menteith, Inchmahome is an idyllically-situated Augustinian monastery dating from Open April to October. Deanston Distillery (3) Visit for an in-depth tour of the distillery including a complimentary whisky tasting. Blair Drummond Safari Park (4) Wild animal reserves, a petting farm, sea lions, an adventure playground and much more. Open March to October. Best for Fishing Perthshire is an angler s paradise. Enjoy a guided visit to a loch or river with a ghillie who will share his experience and advise on how to make the most of this fishing mecca. And Tigh Mor offers its own fishing pond (the Lochan) as well as fishing on Loch Achray (7). Best for Castles and Palaces Doune Castle (8) is a magnificent medieval courtyard castle steeped in history. It was once occupied by Bonnie Prince Charlie s forces. Stirling Castle (9) by contrast is one of the grandest. It overlooks some of the most important battlefields of Scotland s past. Scone Palace (10) was built in 1580 on a site intrinsic to Scottish history. In 838, Kenneth MacAlpin became the first king of a united Scotland and brought the Stone of Destiny, on which Scottish kings were ceremonially invested, to Moot Hill. Manager s Tip Described as the greatest railway journey in the world, a trip on the Jacobite steam train is well worth doing when visiting the Trossachs. The 84-mile round journey takes you from Fort William, the home of Ben Nevis, to Britain s most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig. The car journey to Fort William takes you through stunning Glen Coe and is only 1½ hours from Tigh Mor. The steam train runs from May to October and must be booked in advance; however a normal train service also runs along the line. Treat yourself to a first-class ticket! displayed in 22 state-of-the-art galleries. They include superb paintings and sculptures, silver and ceramics, European armour, weapons and firearms, clothing and furniture. The natural history of Scotland is treated in depth and there are displays of relics from Scotland s history and prehistory. The museum is a great day out for families, with lots of interactive displays aimed at engaging young minds. The Fergusson Gallery (Perth) (1) is devoted to the work of one of the celebrated Scottish Colourists, John Duncan Fergusson. Three galleries contain superb works by Fergusson and his wife, Margaret Morris, who was a groundbreaking modern dancer. Best for Lochs The Trossachs National Park was Scotland s first, and with over 700 square miles of magnificent mountains, glens and lochs, there is a lot to discover. Loch Lomond (5) (one of the park s 22 lochs) has amazing views with mountains, islands and pretty villages lining the shores. The best way to experience the stunning scenery is on the Loch Lomond Water Bus Service; a great way to get a feel for all the different locations. Or walk to Loch Katrine (6), which inspired Sir Walter Scott to write The Lady of the Lake. Best for Games No visit to Perthshire during the summer months is complete without attending at least one of the 14 Highland Games that take place at towns and villages across the region. Watch the tossing o the caber while hearing the sound of bagpipes. 95