St Fillans is situated 6km from Comrie on the east shore of Loch Earn, in the central Highlands, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. St Fillans is a small traditional Scottish village with interesting ancient history and picturesque surroundings making it an ideal loch-side resort. Loch Earn is glacial basin, flowing east to the River Earn, through Strathearn to the River Tay. Ben Vorlich stands 985m high and is popular with climbers. St Fillan has an underground Hydro-electric power station. The settlement was previously known as Meikleport or Port of Lochearn, re-named by the Drummond family in 1817. East of the village lies the Pictish 7th century Fort of Dundurn, parts of the walls are still visible, artefacts found after an excavation in 1970 include a decorated leather shoe. Between The village and the fort lie the ruins of pre-reformation St Fillan chapel dating back to c1300. On the south edge lies Ardvorlich House, home of the Stewarts since 1589. The village has shops, hotels and local amenities; it is popular tourist resort for walking, fishing and Golf, there is also a rock, according to folklore, where fairies live. Loch Earn is a water-sport centre and there is a marina and caravan park on the south shore at Artrostan.
Caravan Park
Golf Club
Self-Catering
The Grooms Quarters at Neish House
The Stable at Neish House
Sports Clubs
Loch Earn Sailing Club (Sailing)
Shops
Places to Stay near St Fillans
The Drummond Hotel (0.09 miles)
The Drummond Hotel a charming, traditional and comfortable Victorian Hotel built in 1817, full of character and situated in Scotland's First National Park. The Drummond Hotel has probably the best location in Scotland, nestling on ... More | visit website
Achray House Hotel & Lodges (0.09 miles)
Four Seasons Hotel (0.39 miles)
Clachan Cottage Hotel (6.15 miles)
The Hotel with its lochside position beside ... More | visit website
Tigh Na Crich (6.58 miles)
Tigh Na Crich is a large traditionally built white stone house, dating from the mid 1800's. Situated in the small village of Lochearnhead, on the A84, Tigh na Crich is set at the foot ... More | visit website
Ardeonaig Hotel (7.56 miles)
Set within 10 acres of private gardens and borderd by Finglen Burn, ... More | visit website
Kings House Hotel (7.87 miles)
The Kings House Hotel is a family run accommodation establishment. The Kings House Hotel was built on the site of a Royal Hunting Lodge of the Stewart Kings and used by ... More
Creagan House Restaurant with Accommodation (9.02 miles)
The Falls Of Dochart Inn (9.24 miles)
A boutique inn experience at the heart of Scotland: the location overlooks the spectacular Falls of Dochart, so you will never forget your stay at this family-run inn. Amid the breathtaking Loch ... More
Munro Inn (9.37 miles)
Munro Inn is in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, next to Rob Roy Way. The comfy inn serves home-cooked food, has free Wi-Fi, and is an ideal base for walkers. The traditional, ... More
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