Main Street, Aberfoyle

This guide is about the revitalised Main Street in Aberfoyle, which has received lots of positive PR in recent times. The village which was known for many years as The Gateway to the Trossachs is covered in our fuller Aberfoyle village guide.

VisitScotland I Centre

Sadly in recent years, the number of visitor centres has reduced across Scotland. There are now only Visitor Centres at Callander (run by the local community), Balloch, and Main Street, Aberfoyle. You can buy tickets here for cruises on Loch Katrine, and there are also several good local books, gifts and leaflets.

The Trossachs Trail

FRecently there was a major revamp of the Trossachs Trail with a new website, information boards and renewal of the brown road signs that guide the route. You can read more about the Trossachs Trail in our guide, as well as the official website that we helped to create.

The Station, Aberfoyle

Aberfoyle has experienced its fair share of ups and downs. The arrival and departure of the railways have been part of that story. The railway is long gone, but recently a new coffee shop called The Station has arrived. The shop, by brothers Stuart and David Fraser, has transformed a long term empty shop into a beautiful, contemporary coffee shop.

The Station gives the nod to the village's heritage, named because of the former Station buildings that it occupies. The Frasers, well known for their success at Balmaha, on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond, roast the coffee through their Loch Lomond Coffee Co. roasting facility.

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The Station sells homemade Loch Lomond ice cream as well as cakes, snacks and traybake. There are some lovely quirky touches, like this old arcade game. This investment by Stuart and David Fraser has given great validation to Aberfoyle. In recent years Main Street was nominated as a Rising Star in the Great British High Street Awards.

Aberfoyle Maggie’s Kitchen

Walter & Betty’s owner is Jane Fifield, an enthusiastic character, just like Maggie of Maggie’s Kitchen Aberfoyle. Maggie works hard to keep up with the demand for sales of her homemade shortbread and jams.

Aberfoyle Bike Hire

Aberfoyle Bike Hire is handy for the National Number 7 Cycle path, which runs close to the shop in the village. They also offer bike repairs and have a cafe.

Intrepid

Intrepid is another exciting new edition to Aberfoyle. As well as a shop selling outdoor items, they also offer outdoor experiences. See their website for more information.

Other Shops & Restaurants

Liz MacGregor’s Restaurant & Coffee Shop

Aberfoyle's Main Street is flourishing with many good local shops and cafes. As well as the businesses already mentioned, there is the Aberfoyle Delicatessen and Trossachs Butcher, Forth Inn, Liz MacGregor's Restaurant & Coffee Shop Post Office and Aberfoyle Business Centre.