Strathyre Forest

The wild and rugged Strathyre Forest holds a comparatively sheltered valley. This s-shaped glen was chiselled out of the land by the brute force of a glacier during the Ice Age.

Much of the early work by the Forestry Commission in the 1930s and 40s must be attributed to the first Head Forester, Alistair Cameron - a man of vision. He was able to match each tree species with the right soils. This paid handsome dividends not only through his forest's dramatic effect on the landscape but also in the quality timber we now harvest.

This area is steeped in Scottish history and many stories abound, especially of local legend Rob Roy MacGregor whose grave can be found in the Kirkyard at Balquhidder.

Lochs Lubnaig and Voil provide opportunities for open water canoeing. In spate conditions, Monachyle Burn located at the head of Loch Voil, and Calair Burn situated to the south of Balquhidder village, are ideal for advanced kayakers.