GREENSHADOWS HOME WITH A VIEW . KILMAHOG.

Greenshadows - a detached 16th-century Scottish cottage fronting River Leny with views of Ben Ledi in the heart of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. The house has a rich history. Locally called ‘The Pink House’, it was a safe haven during the Jacobite uprising. The author of ‘The Junglebook’ is thought to have resided at Greenshadows for a short period. Of note is William Turner’s painting of Ben Ledi from Kilmahog Bridge (on display at the Tate Gallery) just a few hundred metres away. The space Guests can enjoy the whole garden which opens to River Leny – a seasonal salmon river with resident trout. At the western end of the river is a section just next to the rapids we enjoy swimming in when the river is low and the sun is high. It is worth noting that this river provides the water to Deanston Distillery downstream and that their Deanston 12-Year expression has been voted as one of the best '101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die' by whisky connoisseur Ian Buxton. Guest access Guests welcome to enjoy the whole garden . Other things to note 1. The house is on a busy road of historical importance – an ancient drovers’ road used to drive cattle from the west coast to the cattle markets of Perth. Please be careful as the road is narrow for 100 metres heading back to Callander and there is no public footpath. 2. With the road comes a degree of road noise which is worth pointing out. However, in our experience, most guests seem not to mind this but enjoy the noise the river offers. 3. Only a few minutes away are spectacular walks such as the 4 to 6-hour trek up Ben Ledi at a lofty 879 metres. The 77-mile Rob Roy Walk passes 100 feet away right in front of the house and across the river on the old railway track – the bold amongst you may choose to negotiate the river to start/end their walk. Within a 5-minute drive is the stroll up Samson’s Stone, supposedly thrown 23 miles from Ben Lawers by the Fingalian giants in ancient times. And close to the stone is the Iron Fort of Dunmore built by the Romans. The Trossachs Walk, part of the 48-km Great Trossachs Path is less than 5 minutes away by car & takes in views of Loch Venachar as the path meanders to end in Loch Lomond. This path, listed as one of Scotland's Great Trails by NatureScot links with The Great Western Way and Rob Roy Walk.