| Coordinates: | 56.241, -4.21 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NN 63 07 |
| Population: | 3,120 |
| Dialling code: | 01877 (Callandar) |
Callander is a small market town in the council area of Stirling, sitting on the River Teith at the eastern edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park in central Scotland. It lies beneath Ben Ledi and the Callander Crags, and is often described as a gateway to the Highlands, popular with walkers, cyclists and anyone looking for scenic riverside streets, independent cafés, outdoor shops and galleries.
Historically a drovers’ and market stop that expanded with Victorian tourism and the coming of the railway, the town’s economy now hinges on hospitality, outdoor guiding and local services, supported by day visitors and short-break tourism. Nearby natural highlights such as the Bracklinn Falls and easy hill routes keep a strong outdoor culture, while regular markets and community events give the place a lively local feel beyond its tourist season.
Postcode districts covering Callander
Most populated places nearby
- Cumbernauld 21.7 miles
- Stirling 13.3 miles
- Falkirk 23 miles
- Bearsden 22.8 miles
- Clydebank 24.3 miles
- Bishopbriggs 22.9 miles
- Alloa 18.1 miles
- Dumbarton 24.6 miles
- Kirkintilloch 21.2 miles
- Grangemouth 24.5 miles
- Milngavie 21.2 miles
- Stenhousemuir 21.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Inchmahome Island 5.7 miles
- Doune Place 6.7 miles
- Trossachs and Teith Ward 7.1 miles
- Kippen Place 8.1 miles
- Aberfoyle Place 8.4 miles
- Buchlyvie Place 9.3 miles
- Gargunnock Place 9.4 miles
Example postcodes in Callander
FK17 8BD, FK17 8AW, FK17 8BJ, FK17 8DN, FK17 8BZ, FK17 8BF, FK17 8AG, FK17 8EZ, FK17 8AS … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 26.9 miles
- Edinburgh Airport 38 miles
- Dunblane Railway Station 10.2 miles
- Bridge of Allan Railway Station 11.3 miles
Hotels in Callander Ad
Schools in Callander
- Callander Primary School Primary
- McLaren High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Blairhoyle Estate 4.1 miles
- Lanrick Castle Estate 5.4 miles
- Forest of Glenartney Forest 7.3 miles
- Arngibbon Estate 8.7 miles
- Blair Drummond Estate 9.3 miles
- Duchray Estate 10 miles
- Aberuchill Estate Estate 11 miles
- Keir House Estate 11.3 miles
- Queen Elizabeth Forest Park Forest 11.4 miles
- Braco Castle Estate 12.7 miles
- Touch House Estate 12.7 miles
- Stirling Castle Historic site 13 miles