Brenachoile Point, Loch Katrine
Steamship Sir Walter Scott, Brenachoile Point, Loch Katrine
Where is Brenachoile Point?
Brenachoile Point is located 3 miles from Trossachs Pier on the banks of Loch Katrine in the Trossachs. The popular picnic spot is a small grassy peninsula of land that enjoys good views of Ben Venue. Loch cruise boats regularly sail past.
Forestry & Land Scotland Scotland has published a handy guide to walking in the Great Trossachs Forest, including Brenachoile Point (download it at the link below).
Birthplace of Scottish Tourism
A wind up powered speaker at Brenachoile Point tells the story about the history of Loch Katrine, and the information panel describes how this is the birthplace of Scottish tourism. You can read more about the history of the Trossachs in our guide.
Getting to Brenachoile Point
Brenachoile Point can be walked or cycled from either Trossachs Pier or Stronachlachar along the smooth lochside road. A private road, controlled by Scottish Water, means that the traffic on it is very light. Cycle hire is available at Trossachs Pier.
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Outlander TV Location
Brenachoile Point was featured in an episode of the popular Outlander TV drama, first shown in 2016. The location is shown out during the live commentary on the Loch Katrine cruises.
‘Dragonfly in Amber’, the conclusion of season 2 of Outlander, is where you can see Loch Katrine. The scene filmed at Brenachoille Point is set in1968, with characters Brianna and Roger sitting at the end of the point talking. The car that appears in the scene got stuck during filming. Luckily the team from the Sir Water Scott steamship came to the rescue and towed them out!
As Outlander fans will know, the series flashes back to the 18th century, when Loch Katrine born outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor was roaming the nearby Scottish countryside. The story of Rob Roy is part of the literary works of Sir Walter Scott, of the steamship at Loch Katrine is named after. There are also daily cruises on the Lady of the Lake, named after Scott’s narrative poem, first published in 1810.
Loch Katrine is very much in Outlander country, with Callander, Doune Castle and Deanston Distillery also featuring in the hit TV series.
Brenachoile Point Footsteps
At the end of Brenachoile Point, you will find some stones allowing you to stand in the footsteps of literary giants, such as William Wordsworth and Sir Walter Scott. They visited Loch Katrine and wrote so powerfully about its vivid landscapes.
Stand In Your Own Footsteps
One of the stones in the sequence invites you to stand and think about the scenery, wildlife and nature around you. Here are some more photographs of Brenachoile Park. To find out more about Loch Katrine, please visit our guide linked below.
Plan Your Visit
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Final Thoughts
For a beautiful walk that takes in Brenachoile Point, follow our guide to walking Primrose Hill. Brenachoile Point can be seen clearly from Ben A’an, read our guide to climbing the nearby hill. Follow the Trossachs Trail and explore this beautiful part of Scotland by foot, bike and boat.
Brenachoile Point from the water
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