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Where to shop and eat nearby Most local shopping and eating outlets are located in the nearby village of Killin which is just over 2 miles away. Shops The village of Killin offers a varied range of shops, there are of course various places to by gifts and local souvenirs, but also a choice of grocery stores and utility outlets. The Killin Outdoor Centre supplies a full range of outdoor clothing, maps and guides etc plus advice on local walks and weather forecasts. Here you can also hire mountain bikes, canoes and skiing kit when the weather dictates. Most shops are open 7 days a week in the high season and the local Co-op opens 7 days throughout the year and till 10pm most of the year (closes 8pm on Sundays) and also a branch of Cost Cutters. The local Post Office supplies camera films and offers a next day processing service. Pubs and Restaurants There are various pubs and restaurants in the village from the
snug to the more formal. Recently refurbished is the Falls of Dochart
Inn with huge open fire and seperate resturant. This is ideally
situated overlooking the Falls of Dochart (hence the name !), a
well renowned landmark. Also the Coach House towards the far end
of the town specialise in local bands to compliment their excellent
food and good charm - our personal favorites are Box
O' Bananas and The
Shoes so watch out for them. For that very special occasion another restaurant reputed for excellent food is The Craigard that can be found halfway through the village. or for something a little less formal you cannot beat the Fish and Chippy van in the car park of the Village Hall (high seasons months only), its varied menu includes fresh fish and locally caught Haggis. Finally the only local petrol station is the Lix Toll garage which is outside the village on the main A85 road some 500yds from the entrance to Wester Lix. Their hours are 8 am to 8.30 pm in summer and 9 am to 6 pm in winter. In addition to the normal filling station facilities they offer full vehicle repair and tyre services. More on activities in the local area, or for detailed information on the village of Killin try the local web site at www.killin.co.uk |
