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Having access to the Lake for recreational activities, including Inchmaholme.

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Having access to the Lake for recreational activities, including Inchmaholme.

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Public transportation links

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People discarding litter in the verges and down by the lake.

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People discarding litter in the verges and down by the lake.

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People discarding litter in the verges and down by the lake.

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The Place Plan survey is a short survey where you can give your thoughts and views on 14 key elements about Port of Menteith from transport to community.

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A very difficult and dangerous junction if coming from the east. A potential bus stop if a bus route existed fro Aberfoyle to Callander.

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Loch Rusky trail head and access point, a great place for local walks, and access into the wider path networking connecting to Callander

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A good place for a walk with great views over Port of Menetith. Fairly linear out and back would be great to have more circular routes and a connection down to the centre of Port of Menteith.

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Sadly lot's of roadside litter on the way up Cock Hill

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Braeval Trails, a good access point to get to the Rob Roy Way and the Aberfoyle trail network. It would be great to see better trail links from here to the heart of Port of Menteith.

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It would be great to see this car park improved and for this to become an official entry to the QE Forest with Trailhead boards, interpretation, way finding and a path connecting back to the Port of Menteith. Fly tipping is often an issue at this site.

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A good entry point to access trails over the Glenny Hills to Callander and Brig o'Turk and to connect with NCN 7 a connecting footway to Port of Menetith would make it more accessible.

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Great to access the Lake here, but dislike the amount of litter and human waste, especially in the summer months.

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No footway between the bus stop and the Hotel, Fishery and Priory would be good to see this upgraded.

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Beautiful planted woodland with walled garden

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Karma Lake of Menteith, Port of Menteith, Stirling

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Karma Lake of Menteith, Port of Menteith, Stirling

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Karma Lake of Menteith, Port of Menteith, Stirling

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Main Pub, Restaurant and Hotel for the area

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Internationally important raised bog

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Start of eastbound 20MPH zone recommended and warning sign of "Slow - hidden school entrance ahead"

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Start of Westbound 20MPH zone recommendation

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Suggest creating a Layby bus stop off the A81. Also remove adjacent island which may not be needed in new 20MPH zone.

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Repair entrance to school and teachers car park / school gates in tandem put in simple corrugated open drain to capture field run off water that freezes over school entrance. Divert field run off to burn and culvert.

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Consider 20MPH zone between A81 junction and Ferry car park on B8034, especially as there is no safe pedestrian pavement for local people or hotel, fisheries and ferry guests.

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From the Callander Heritage Society Collection - Port of Menteith Station opened on the 26th of May 1856, this station was in fact situated much closer to Arnprior, it lay over 3 miles south of Port of Menteith and was the third stop on the Forth & Clyde Junction line. The name and location led to so much confusion that the Lake Hotel at Port of Menteith had to draw attention to this anomaly in their advertisements. The hotel also provided transport to and from the station for guests arriving by train. During World War II, the station was used as a drop off point for ammunition that was being stored on Inchmahome Island on the lake of Menteith. The ammunition was transported to the island in War departments boats berthed on the lakeside, the road between the station and the lake became a “Restricted” area.

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Port of Menteith and the Lake of Menteith

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Port of Menteith and the Lake of Menteith

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(Sourced from Callander Heritage Society)

Inchmahome Priory and Inch Talla

A small community of Augustinian canons established the priory around 1238 on the island of Inchmahome. Their founder and patron was Walter Comyn, Earl of Menteith, who had a main residence on Inch Talla, a nearby island. The Comyns were the most powerful family in Scotland at the time.

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Bus route on A81 between Callander and Aberfoyle via Port of Menteith.

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Place tables and chairs with colourful umbrellas outside the hall to attract visitors from Spring to late summer with low maintenance floral features. Supported by a Cafe' commercial opportunity in village hall.

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(sourced from Callander Heritage Society)

This station was built for the opening of the Forth & Clyde Junction

Railway, a cross-country route opened as a 'cheap railway' in 1856. The stations were almost all at some distance from the villages they were supposed to serve, and passenger services over the whole route only lasted until 1934.

This shows the station building from the north-east. This was of the company's standard type, with a station-master's house above the booking office. Note the timber-faced platform, a sign of economy in construction.

After closure of through passenger services, the line was split into three. The middle section was retained as part of the Aberfoyle branch, open for passengers and goods, and the ends were worked as freight-only branches until the late 1950s. This building is now a house.

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(sourced via Callander Heritage Society)

This loch is situated south west of Callander on the road to Port of Menteith. On an island in the middle of Loch Ruskie, now submerged, was the stronghold of Sir John Menteith, who had inherited these lands from his father Walter Menteith. Sir John Menteith built a Peel castle on this small island along with several building and stables situated on the shore of this small lochan. Sir John Menteith was accused of treachery by the Scottish people for the betraying of William Wallace shortly after his momentous victory at the battle of Stirling Bridge. Sir John Mentieth was the sherif of Dunbartonshire and held Wallace at Dumbarton before delivering Wallace to the English. There would have been outrage at the actions of Sir John Mentieth and unsurprisingly nothing remains of Ruskie castle, even the island lies silently submerged below the murky waters of Ruskie, as if to deny its part in Scotlands turbulent past.

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Port of Menteith, Inchmahome Priory c. 1955.

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Port of Menteith, Inchmahome Priory c. 1955.

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The name "Inchmahome" comes from the Gaelic Innis MoCholmaig, meaning island of St Colmaig.

The priory was founded in 1238 by the Earl of Menteith, Walter Comyn, for a small group of members of the Augustinian order (the Black Canons). The Comyn family were one of the most powerful in Scotland at the time, and had an imposing country house on Inch Talla, one of the other islands on the Lake of Menteith.

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Port of Menteith, Inchmahome Priory c. 1955

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Port of Menteith, Inchmahome Priory c. 1955

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Port of Menteith, Inchmahome Priory c. 1955

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Port of Menteith, Inchmahome Priory c. 1955

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Port of Menteith, Inchmahome Priory c. 1955

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Port of Menteith, Inchmahome Priory c. 1955

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The hotel stands on the site of the manse to the church which still stands next to the hotel. This building was formerly known as the “Port of Menteith Inn” and was for many years the property of the Duke of Montrose.

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Rednock House Port of Menteith, date unknown

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Rednock House Port of Menteith, date unknown

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Inchmahome Priory - The Nave of the Church c.1930

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Inchmahome Priory - The Nave of the Church c.1930

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(sourced via Callander Heritage Society)

Inchmahome Priory is situated on Inchmahome, the largest of three islands in the centre of the Lake of Menteith, close to Aberfoyle. Although most of the buildings are now ruins, much of the original 13th-century structure remains, and it is now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland, who maintain and preserve it as a scheduled ancient monument. The priory can be visited by a boat that is operated between March and September by Historic Scotland, which departs from the nearby pier at the Port of Menteith.

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The Lake of Menteith, formerly known as the Loch of Inchmahome has the distinction of being Scotlands only Lake. This its owes to a Dutch mapmaker who mistakenly attributes Laigh (meaning lowland) of Menteith to the Loch itself rather than the surrounding area. (In the Blaeu's 'Atlas of Scotland', published in 1654, it is referred to as "Loch Inche mahumo") The Lake of Menteith is home to one of Scotland's famous priories: Inchmahome. Sitting on the largest of the three islands, the priory was established in 1238 by Augustinian canons. The impressive remains of the priory still stand today and they were visited by some of Scotland's famous historic figures.

It is reputed that Robert the Bruce visited the priory on three occasions: 1305, 1308 and 1310. In 1358, the future King Robert II visited the island. Its was also here that 4 year old Mary Queen of Scots took shelter in 1547, prior to her flight to France. During the 19th century the priory became a popular tourist attraction, pictured above is the steam boat that belonged to the Lake Hotel and provided trips to the island for its guests.

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View map: Ordnance Survey, Stirlingshire sheet nIX (includes: Drymen; Kippen; Port Of Menteith) - Ordnance Survey Six-inch 2nd and later editions, Scotland, 1892-1960

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Historic map - Stirlingshire sheet nIX (includes: Drymen; Kippen; Port Of Menteith) by Ordnance Survey, published in 1923, part of the Ordnance Survey Six-inch 2nd and later editions, Scotland, 1892-1960 maps

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View map: Ordnance Survey, OS six-inch to the mile, 1st ed., Perthshire, Sheet CXXX - Ordnance Survey Six-inch 1st edition, Scotland, 1843-1882

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Historic map - OS six-inch to the mile, 1st ed., Perthshire, Sheet CXXX by Ordnance Survey, published in 1866, part of the Ordnance Survey Six-inch 1st edition, Scotland, 1843-1882 maps

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"Based at Easter Polder Farm, (formerly home to the Stirling Parachute Centre), the Scottish Airsports Club has 1200 metre and 600 metre grass runways and facilities for the launching of numerous craft, including aerotowed hangliders, winch-launched hangliders and paragliders, powered hangliders and paragliders. microlights, sailplanes and small light aircraft.

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Spitfire Mark IIA in the Lake of Menteith

Mark Felton Productions / YouTube

The Lake of Menteith hid away another Spitfire Mark IIA which took a plunge following a practice flight mishap in 1943. The pilot lived through the ordeal, but the aircraft remained at the bottom. Known to have at least one air victory, it awaits potential recovery from the lake’s depths, where it has been resting for over 70 years.

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Loch Venachar Sailing Club.

Situated in at the heart of the the Trossachs in central Scotland, Loch Venachar SC is one of Scotland's finest sailing clubs in some of the most beautiful scenery in the Trossachs area of Scotland. Set on the South shore of Loch Venachar just over 2 miles NW of the Tourist town of Callander.

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Former Scottish Water service reservoir no longer in use

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Place tables and chairs with colourful umbrellas outside the hall from Easter to end of summer. Hall could support a village cafe serving tea coffee and snacks. 10am to 4pm

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Beinn Dearg 1401 ft

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Lake of Menteith Fisheries

The Lake of Menteith is Scotland’s only natural lake and is internationally renowned for the quality of trout fishing and its rare Lowland beauty with the the Highland hills as a backdrop. It is the main venue for National Trout Fly Fishing Championships.

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Set in stunning scenery on the banks of Lake of Menteith, Port of Menteith Church is a fine example of early Gothic style architecture which evolved in the 13th century. The church has its own ancient graveyard and an adjacent cemetery.

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Ben Gullipen is situated on an open parallel ridge North East of Port of Menteith. These ridges are a direct result of the geological activity along the Highland Boundary Fault, which makes the natural and cultural transition between the Highlands and Lowlands.

The walk up this hill normally starts close to the popular tourist town of Callander on the A81 Glasgow Road.

It comprises a hike upwards from around 60m above sea level to 414m so you should be prepared for a bit of a challenge but the path is good and easy to find. The summit hosts a selection of Radio Masts.

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Consider road signs warning drivers of pedestrians on this road. Many hotel residents walk south from the hotel to try and access the lakeside.

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Lochan Balloch is a hidden small body of water (Lochan) holding brown trout and is a popular wild swimming venue in warmer months.

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Provide footpath to give access to Rednock historic designed woodland

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Provide footway to link up forestry roads.

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Provide signage and access to burial cairns and cup and ring stones

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Provide signage and access to peace stone and chapel

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20mph speed limit through Blairhoyle

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20mph speed restriction through Ruskie

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Almost a natural sheltered harbour if agreement could be found for access and partial use of the lake for boating activity as a tourist attraction. This would need to ensure it was restricted and did not encroach on or conflict with the long term fishing activity which is the key attraction of the lake.

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Port Of Menteith Primary School, Stirling

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Port Of Menteith Primary School, Stirling

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Port Of Menteith Primary School, Stirling

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Very poor sight lines for safe access into and out of the school

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Jetty at Fisheries Port of Menteith, Stirling, UK

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Jetty at Fisheries Port of Menteith, Stirling, UK

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It would be amazing to be able to access the lake here to swim.

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Litter, human waste, tents, fires, unsociable behaviour and terrible parking make this a no go in the spring and summer months

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Port of Menteith village hall, Stirling, UK

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Port of Menteith village hall, Stirling, UK

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This could be an income generating facility for a small number of camper vans as an aire. There are so few facilities around it would encourage campers here rather than Kate’s Brae or the Jubilee car park.

Would also be helpful to provide EV charging facilities

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Improve signage for what the village offers. Poor signage means less visitors.

Foitoarh from a81 to fisheries or car park.

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Stuble point, could this be a drop off point for a 2nd ferry route. Small pier req Taking walkers/hikers from the present East Ferry pier and onwards to Braeval and Aberfoyle. This could offer additional visitors to Inchmaholm Island and to Karma Hotel. If the Hall hosted a cafe some could visit. Increased Parking may be a requirement to support this.

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Consider A "Port Trail" attraction routing North East or West from the Hall car Park. This could invite local artisans blacksmith to offer Artistic carvings or sculptures to add interest. Hall could offer parking, tea, coffee, and toilets for visitors. See "Bliss Trail" example KenH was involved with developing which became an award winning attraction. https://www.seelochlomond.co.uk/discover/bliss-trail

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Follow the BLiSS Trail, Breadalbane — See Loch Lomond :: What to do in Loch Lomond and Trossachs

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The award-winning BLiSS Trail in Breadalbane is a trail consists of art pieces along a route that connects Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, Strathyre and St Fillans. This guide describes each art installation along the BLiSS trail, with photographs and details of the free app to help navigate you around t

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To investigate the possibility of Port of Menteith hosting an annual hill race event leaving the field behind the hall car park and heading up to Beinn Dearg, Ben Gullipen and using forest tracks towards Braeval / Aberfoyle golf course and returning to the village start point. This would entail approaching a National hill race association and would need support of the village for marshalling duties. A mini version of this race could be offered to local schools as an annual event.

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a social enterprise committed to reconnecting people to their landscape - and to each other.

They do this through encouraging people of all ages to get into the woodlands, through supporting communities with traditional skills, delivering workshops and events, offering volunteering, developing sustainable products, running kids clubs and projects, and managing woodlands sustainably

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Cardross Bridge is good example of an 18th century bridge and a significant feature in the landscape. Although partially rebuilt there has been a bridge at this strategic position since at least the late 18th century. It connects the parishes of Kippen and Port of Montieth, by carrying the B8034 public road over the River Forth. This early bridge has good stonework detailing such as prominent and well detailed cutwaters.

The bridge was built by the government from the revenues of forfeited lands. This is reference in a panel to the S face of the E abutment, with inscription: "THIS BUILDING ERECTED A.D. 1774 / HIS MAJESTY / GAVE IN AID TO IT OUT OF THE ANNEXED / ESTATES £250 STR. / VIATOR / TUTO TRANSEAS / SIS / MEMOR / REGII / BENEFICII" (Traveller, may you cross safely. Be mindful of the Royal benefaction). This panel is now obscured (possibly removed) by an early 21 century gabion wall.

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Better parking is required with toilets and perhaps refreshments available

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The Lake of Menteith has played host to many "Bonspiels" major curling events. In 1979 more than 1,600 participants took part in an large curling and skating event all over the lake. Curling is only possible after a prolonged perion of sub-zero temperatures when the ice can be 6-8 inches thick.

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The village needs a path connecting the village, hotel, fishery, ferry and a short woodland walk - lakeside beyond the ferry.

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Landscape under threat from large companies purchasing land and planting ugly spruce plantations for Carbon Offsetting/Greenwashing purposes.

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Existing Car park for lake access. Consider an access trail from here into the hillside through woodland for good views of the countryside and glimpses of the lake. This may take some visitors away from the lakeside and offer exploration options on new natural trails to the East.

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Start and finish of a future Hill race hosted by the village. The race could become an annual event with trophies and catering from the village hall. This would require additional parking to cater for say 50-100+ competitors. There is scope for a hill side route of at least 10kms. The race would attract men and ladies and a junior shorter race could be considered for 12 -14 year olds from local schools.

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Consider a new footpath recessed back from the A81 in the adjacent field if approved by landowner. Continue this to the B8034 junction down to cemetary serving Hotel, Kirk, Fishery, cemetery and continuing to Ferry car park. At the corner of A81 and B8034 consider a viewpoint and picture board showing all key attractions, history and heritage plaque. A bench and simple low maintenance landscaped area with floral feature would enhance the village.

KEN

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Landscaped corner on new recessed footpath. With history Heritage and flat angled map of the local attractions.

Add low maintenance small garden around the junction in the field on new footpath taking pedestrians off the B8034 which has no pavement for the increasing foot traffic.

Ken

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Suggest making this road (B8034) from A81 to Ferry car park, a 20 MPH zone. This is suggested as a safety feature for pedestrians and guests of Karma hotel, Kirk, Fisheries Cemtery and Ferry - to allow safer entrance and exit from these locations and their car parks.

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One of my favourite wee hill walks.

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Loch Macanrie, a small lochan South West of Lake of Menteith used for fishing.

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Menteith Hills offering excellent vews and scope for signed pathways linking Port of Menteith with Aberfoyle, Callander and Rob Roy way.

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Stretches of River Forth Upstream from cardross bridge could offer Canoe safaris as an attraction when river levels are adequate up to Aberfoyle.

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Potential additional parking area for visitors to the Cemetery, Kirk, Hotel, Fishery and Inchmaholm Ferry overflow

This area could support parking for 80 cars or more and would cater for future visitor growth.

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Potential summer Gala field for an annual Port of Menteith, Dykehead, Blairhoyle, Ruskie village celebration with Marquee, market stalls and live music. (subject to land owner approval)

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Possible sledging hill for local children if a safe route can be found.

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Protect all land around the Lake perimeter from any form of future Housing development. But consider village access by simple pathways as a village amenity that the local residents can enjoy. On the west side of the lake consider a landing jetty for ferry passengers-walkers to continue a journey towards Gartmore and Braeval / Aberfoyle.

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Create path from Village Hall to the back of Glenny Farm to link up with Rob Roy Way and other paths

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Would be great to see a link between FLS path network and the Callander Path network

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Inchmaholme Island Jetty for Ferry

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Historic Scotland shop and Ticket office

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Nick Nairn's cook school & Restaurant

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Port of Menteith Cemetry

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Offer local people discount rates on hall bookings.

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Whilst its great to have hills to treck over. Please consider our older residents and visitors who require horizontal rather than steep vertical pathways.