| Coordinates: | 56.179, -4.397 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NN 51 01 |
| Population: | 750 |
Aberfoyle is a small village in the council area of Stirling in central Scotland, sitting at the eastern edge of the Trossachs and close to lochs such as Loch Ard. The village is surrounded by the wooded hills of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and lies in the valley of the River Forth, giving it a compact, scenic setting that’s popular with walkers and nature lovers.
Today Aberfoyle acts as a gateway to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with an economy largely driven by tourism - walking, mountain biking, wildlife watching and small hospitality businesses. Historically the area relied on forestry and wool-related trades, and local folklore and history - including associations with figures like Rob Roy - add to its cultural appeal.
Postcode districts covering Aberfoyle
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 23 miles37 km
- Paisley 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Cumbernauld 22 miles35.4 km
- Greenock 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Stirling 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Bearsden 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Clydebank 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Bishopbriggs 19.9 miles32 km
- Renfrew 21 miles33.9 km
- Alloa 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Dumbarton 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Kirkintilloch 19.4 miles31.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Inchmahome Island 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Buchlyvie Place 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Balfron Place 8 miles12.8 km
- Drymen Place 8.1 miles13 km
- Callander Place 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Forth and Endrick Ward 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Inchfad Island 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Trossachs and Teith Ward 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Kippen Place 9.3 miles15 km
- Inchlonaig Island 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Killearn Place 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Inchcruin Island 9.9 miles15.9 km
Example postcodes in Aberfoyle
FK8 3UW, FK8 3UT, FK8 3UJ, FK8 3XD, FK8 3TA, FK8 3SZ, FK8 3TD, FK8 3SL, FK8 3XA … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Edinburgh Airport 42.6 miles68.5 km
- Arrochar and Tarbet Railway Station 12.6 miles20.4 km
- Balloch Railway Station 14.1 miles22.7 km
Hotels near Aberfoyle Ad
- Cardross Estate Glamping 4 miles6.5 km
- Rob Roy Hotel 3 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Roman Camp Country House Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Lion and Unicorn Hotel 3 9.7 miles15.5 km
- The Abbotsford 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Kip in the Kirk 8.1 miles13 km
- Aberfoyle Inn 3 0.5 miles0.8 km
- The Winnock Hotel 3 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Dalgair House Hotel 2 8.4 miles13.5 km
Schools in Aberfoyle
- Aberfoyle Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Duchray Estate 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Queen Elizabeth Forest Park Forest 3 miles4.9 km
- Blairhoyle Estate 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Arngibbon Estate 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Buchanan Castle Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Ballikinrain Castle Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Ross Priory Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Lanrick Castle Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Camstraddan House Estate 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Stuckgown House Estate 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Campsie Fells Hill 11.8 miles19.1 km