Brig O' Turk Gaelic: Aird cheann chnocain meaning 'wild boar'.

A small peaceful village between Callander and Aberfoyle, Brig O'Turk is situated in the heart of the Trossachs.

On the way to Brig O'Turk from Aberfoyle you travel through the  Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and past the David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre situated one mile above Aberfoyle high up on the Duke's Pass.  Continue on this road which must be one of the most scenic drives in Scotland and you arrive at  Loch Achray with views of  Ben Venue, and Ben A'an. The approach from Callander is via Kilmahog and travels along Loch Venachar with its sailing centre, before arriving at Brig O'Turk

The majestic building of Tign Mhor holiday bond resort, a former hotel comes into view and if the time of day and light are right is a picture postcard view. A few 100 yards sitting beside Loch Achray is the beautiful Trossachs Church which is a popular venue for getting married due to its location. Drive for another 5 mins and you will at last come to Brig O'Turk with its Tea Room and the Byre Inn Restaurant and Bar.

The walk to Glen Finglas which feature on our walking routes page starts fron here and is a 15 miles strenuous circular walk rewarded with magnificent views. A few miles to the west is Loch Katrine and its pier complex which is another popular destination with the SS Sir Walter Scott for cruising on the loch. There is also a cafe and a cycle hire facility at Loch Katrine pier

The village also has a history of scandal. In the mid 19th century this was the location of the famous Victorian love triangle between John Ruskin, his wife, Effie Gray and John Everett Millais.