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IN CALLANDER

Your guide to Callander, gateway to the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and the Scottish Highlands, written by the people who live and work here
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Your National Park adventure starts IN CALLANDER

Callander is a beautiful holiday town situated at the junction of two rivers in an area of outstanding natural beauty known as The Trossachs. In the scenic surroundings of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, overlooked by Callander Crags and Ben Ledi, Callander is a natural playground for even the most demanding visitor. 


Here on IN CALLANDER you can find out everything you need to know about your visit, whether it's a long stay or a day trip. 

Callander News and Events

Callander Post Office will be closed on the 29, 30 and 31 August 2026.


The Gathering
Saturday 29 August, 1 - 5.30pm, Ancaster Square
Drop-in throughout the afternoon to celebrate our local community. Stalls, music, activities and plenty of opportunities to meet the groups and organisations making a difference across Callander.

The Canmore Trust Street Ceilidh
Saturday 29 August, 6-7pm, Ancaster Road
The fifth year of the annual street ceilidh raising funds for The Canmore Trust.

Callander & District Horticultural Society Autumn Show & Harvest Festival, with Climate Action Callander  
Saturday 12 September 2026, Callander Youth Project
Harvest show display, apple pressing, seasonal art activities & autumnal bakes
www.cadhs.co.uk

Callander Jazz & Blues Festival
Friday 2 October - Sunday 4 October 2026, Callander
Come along to celebrate 20 years of our jazz and blues festival.
 
Callander Toy Fair
Sunday 18 October 2026, 12.30-4pm, McLaren High School
Buy, sell, swap. Vintage and modern collectable toys.
www.callandertoyfair.co.uk
 
Walk in the Park
Health walk every Tuesday. Callander programme available from Trust in the Park.
Trust in the Park programme
 
Happy Callander
Callander was in the news late 2025 after being named the happiest place to live in Scotland. You can read all about it in the articles below.
The ScotsmanThe Daily Record | The Scottish Express


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Wildwood cello due
Top: Ben Ledi from Callander Meadows, June 2026
Bottom: Wildwood Cello Duo performing by the river, 23 Aug 2026

Tuesday

06:06↑ ↓20:29 02:11↓ ↑19:54
04:00

5mph
9°C
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4mph
9°C
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10°C
07:00

6mph
12°C
08:00

7mph
12°C
09:00

10mph
14°C
10:00

0.2mm
11mph
16°C
11:00

12mph
16°C
12:00

12mph
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12mph
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14:00

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17°C
15:00

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10mph
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10mph
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9mph
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9mph
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9mph
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Wednesday

06:08↑ ↓20:27 03:35↓ ↑20:05
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9mph
13°C
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9mph
13°C
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13°C
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06:00

10mph
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07:00

11mph
14°C
08:00

12mph
15°C
09:00

0.2mm
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16°C
10:00

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13mph
17°C
11:00

12mph
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12:00

12mph
20°C
13:00

11mph
20°C
14:00

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20°C
15:00

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20°C
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12mph
20°C
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12mph
19°C
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10mph
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9mph
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9mph
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Thursday

06:10↑ ↓20:24 04:59↓ ↑20:12
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9mph
15°C
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10mph
15°C
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15°C
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9mph
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09:00

11mph
16°C
10:00

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11:00

12mph
19°C
12:00

0.1mm
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20°C
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20°C
14:00

11mph
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15:00

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11mph
21°C
16:00

0.2mm
11mph
20°C
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0.5mm
11mph
19°C
18:00

0.6mm
10mph
18°C
19:00

1.3mm
5mph
16°C to 17°C

Friday

06:12↑ ↓20:22 06:23↓ ↑20:18
01:00

0.6mm
1mph
15°C to 16°C
07:00

1.3mm
3mph
15°C to 19°C
13:00

4.3mm
3mph
17°C to 20°C
19:00

0.3mm
7mph
15°C to 17°C

Saturday

06:14↑ ↓20:19 07:47↓ ↑20:24
01:00

0.1mm
8mph
14°C to 15°C
07:00

0.1mm
10mph
14°C to 16°C
13:00

0.2mm
7mph
16°C to 18°C
19:00

1mph
12°C to 16°C

Sunday

06:16↑ ↓20:17 09:11↓ ↑20:29
01:00

1.1mm
0mph
13°C to 14°C
07:00

0.9mm
6mph
13°C to 17°C
13:00

0.2mm
2mph
17°C to 19°C
19:00

4mm
0mph
12°C to 17°C

Monday

06:18↑ ↓20:14 10:38↓ ↑20:36
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0.1mm
2mph
10°C to 12°C
07:00

8mph
11°C to 18°C
13:00

0.7mm
11mph
15°C to 19°C
19:00

5mph
11°C to 15°C

Tuesday

06:20↑ ↓20:11 12:10↓ ↑20:46
01:00

3mph
10°C to 11°C
07:00

0.4mm
9mph
11°C to 16°C
13:00

0.4mm
7mph
16°C to 17°C
19:00

0.3mm
8mph
14°C to 16°C

Wednesday

06:22↑ ↓20:09 13:44↓ ↑21:00
01:00

3.2mm
10mph
14°C to 15°C
07:00

6.7mm
14mph
14°C to 16°C
13:00

0.5mm
12mph
14°C to 16°C
19:00

0.1mm
8mph
11°C to 14°C

Thursday

06:24↑ ↓20:06 15:20↓ ↑21:24
01:00

0.8mm
11mph
10°C to 11°C
07:00

2.1mm
12mph
10°C to 12°C
Callander weather forecast using data from MET Norway.