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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

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland presents Clinging by a Claw, Saving Scotland's Wildcats

Thursday 24 September 2026, 7pm, Callander Hostel, Bridgend
Tickets minimum donation £7 from Callander Visitor Centre or by email. Profits to Savings Scotland's Wildcats.

Callander Jazz & Blues Festival
Friday 2 October - Sunday 4 October 2026, Callander
Come along to celebrate 20 years of our jazz and blues festival.
Find out more
 
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

Callander Cinema - No Other Choice
Sunday, 18 October, 6.30pm for a 7pm start, McLaren Leisure Centre
Callander Cinema programme

Callander Tangent presents an evening of comedy
Saturday, 14 November, 7.30pm, Callander Youth Project
Comedy night featuring a fabulous compere & 3 comedians from the Glasgow & Edinburgh comedy circuits. Over 18s only. Tickets £16.
Find out more and buy tickets

Callander Cinema - Tuner
Sunday, 22 November, 6.30pm for a 7pm start, McLaren Leisure Centre
Callander Cinema programme
 
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


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Wildwood cello due
Top: The Gathering on Ancaster Square, 29 August 2026
Bottom: Wildwood Cello Duo performing by the river, 23 Aug 2026

Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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11°C to 12°C

Saturday

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Callander weather forecast using data from MET Norway.