Doon Hill, Aberfoyle

The Faerie Tree - Doon Hill

What is Doon Hill?

A two-hour circular walk in the footsteps of Reverend Robert Kirk, hopefully though, you won't suffer the same fate as he did in 1692.

How to get to Doon Hill?

The approach to Doon Hill, well signed from the free main public car park in Aberfoyle, starts at the old bridge, close to the new Co-Op. You can see the location on the map below.

 

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Aberfoyle ‘The Faerie Capital’

Along the way, you'll pass a graveyard, which is the last resting place of the Reverend Robert Kirk, who was minister here between 1685-1692. The story of his walk has helped to make Aberfoyle known as the 'Faerie Capital'.

Reverend Robert Kirk

Reverend Kirk famously told the secrets of fairies in a book that he wrote. They are said to have had their revenge when taking one of his regular walks on Doon Hill, as they took his soul, trapping it in a pine tree at the top of the hill.

The Faerie Tree

Unless you too have revealed any secrets that the fairies may have told you, then you should have a safe and pleasant walk. Follow the signs and keep on the path. You’ll see that the famous tree has rags and other items wrapped around it to bring good luck.  This walk is around 4 miles and will take you no more than 2 hours. 

The Faerie Tree, Doon Hill, Aberfoyle

The Trossachs Trail

Recently there has been a major revamp of the Trossachs Trail with a new website, information boards and renewal of the brown road signs that guide the route. The trail was established in the 1990s, and you can read more about it at our guide and the official website that we created for it.

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