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
Callander Cinema - One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Sunday, 20 September, 6.30pm for a 7pm start, McLaren Leisure Centre
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
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 Scotsman| The Daily Record | The Scottish Express
The Scotsman| The Daily Record | The Scottish Express
Top: Ben Ledi from Callander Meadows, June 2026
Bottom: Wildwood Cello Duo performing by the river, 23 Aug 2026
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Callander weather forecast using data from MET Norway.