Port
of Menteith
-Lomond and Trossachs Park (East) - (
South
- West -
North
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Port of Menteith is a
small village at the Eastern edge of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs
National park. The village itself sits on the shores of the
Lake of Menteith an important fly fishing venue in central
Scotland.
The
Inchmahome priory
lies on Inchmahome island,
one of three islands which lie in the middle of Lake of Menteith
and was founded in 1238. The priory is served by a ferry which runs
regularly from April to September. The ferry is based just at the
edge of Port of Menteith village.
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Inchmahome
is reputed to be one of the
favorite childhood haunts of Mary Queen of Scots,
and has inspired writers and
poets alike over the ages. Although the Priory is a ruin there is still enough
of it left standing to provide great interest to those who walk around, whether
they are interested in old graves, ancient architecture or history. Mary Queen
of Scots also used the priory during her short reign, particularly in 1547,
where she felt safe from the English Army
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Photographs
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As this is a wonderful setting for a
picnic, why not take a packed lunch or snack so that you can enjoy the peaceful
surroundings at your leisure.
Inchmahome Priory lies
on Inchmahome island, one of three islands which lie in the
middle of Lake of Menteith and was founded in 1238. The priory is
served by a ferry which runs regularly from April to September. The
ferry is based near Port of Menteith which is about five minutes
from Aberfoyle by car
Lake of Menteith
The lake of Menteith is
an important trout fishing piece of water. The fine 700-acre Lake of Menteith is
arguably the finest rainbow trout water in Scotland. It is stocked with a
thousand fish each week. The lake has excellent facilities at the Fishery Lodge
which includes toilet facilities. There is also a generous sized area with a
wood burning stove where anglers can have their snacks or lunch during inclement
weather. There is also facilities for making tea or coffee which is free of
charge. Disabled anglers are very welcome and the there is a disabled toilet
facility.
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