Balquhidder
-Lomond and Trossachs Park (East) - (
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village of Balquhidder lies in central Scotland and is mainly known for
being the burial place of Rob Roy. The village consists mainly of
shop or two and some fabulous scenery.
Every
summer for the last 20 years Balquhidder has hosted a summer music series
of classical concerts. The concert series started in the summer of 1986
and is aimed at promoting the enjoyment of classical music. The concerts
are organised in association with the "Friends of Balquhidder
Church". They are performed in the local church which is also the
burial place of the infamous Rob Roy McGregor.
The
scenery in the Balquhidder Glen area and Loch Voil to the West of
Balquhidder is quite simply stunning. For those who like to get out
and about, there are a number of munro's which are easily accessible
from Loch Voil. Stob Binnein, Ben More, Beinn Tulaichean, Cruach
Ardrain and Beinn a'Chroin. There is also good cycling as there are
miles of quiet roads and the National Cycle Track no. 7 goes through
this area.
If
you like fishing, then Balquhidder is a good base as there are
numerous lochs and rivers where you can get permits for fishing in
this beautiful area. Many people base themselves in this area and
then fish in a different location every day. Some of the many lochs,
all within a short drive of Balquhidder, include Loch Doine, Loch
Voil, Loch Earn, Loch Lubnaig and numerous lochans and rivers.
Rob
Roy Mcgregor was a notorious thief who was born at Glengyle, Loch
Katrine and who despite his dangerous lifestyle died peacefully in
his bed at home aged 63 at Inverlochlarig Beg on the 27th December
1734 and was buried at the church yard in Balquhidder. The story of
his life is contradictory in some texts but most people believe that
he was doing his best to help his family and friends during this
particularly difficult era in Scottish history. Many Scots of good
upbringing were branded as thieves by an oppressive system which had
little time for the hardships of the people of Scotland.
Robe Roy Macgregor, Balquhidder, Loch Voil and
Kingshouse in the heart of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
National Park
