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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 Cinema - One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Sunday, 20 September, 6.30pm for a 7pm start, McLaren Leisure Centre
Callander Cinema programme

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


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

Friday

06:12↑ ↓20:22 06:23↓ ↑20:18
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Saturday

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Sunday

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15°C to 18°C
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Monday

06:18↑ ↓20:14 10:38↓ ↑20:36
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0.4mm
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8mph
13°C to 15°C
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14°C to 17°C
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8mph
11°C to 14°C

Tuesday

06:20↑ ↓20:11 12:10↓ ↑20:46
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2.6mm
9mph
11°C to 12°C
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11mph
11°C to 15°C
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9mph
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Wednesday

06:22↑ ↓20:09 13:44↓ ↑21:00
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2mph
8°C to 9°C
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8°C to 14°C
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13°C to 14°C
19:00

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12mph
13°C to 16°C

Thursday

06:24↑ ↓20:06 15:20↓ ↑21:24
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2.5mm
10mph
15°C to 16°C
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17mph
15°C to 18°C
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12mph
16°C to 19°C
19:00

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9mph
13°C to 16°C

Friday

06:26↑ ↓20:04 16:46↓ ↑22:05
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10mph
12°C to 13°C
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17mph
12°C to 16°C
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15mph
13°C to 15°C
19:00

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12mph
11°C to 13°C

Saturday

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12°C to 12°C
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11mph
12°C to 15°C
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10mph
14°C to 16°C
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10°C to 14°C

Sunday

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3mph
8°C to 10°C
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0.3mm
8mph
8°C to 14°C
Callander weather forecast using data from MET Norway.