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The Trossachs Woollen Mill beside the rushing river at Kilmahog.
Loch Lomond

Trossachs Woollen Mill

The mill shop and café at Kilmahog by Callander, home to Hamish Dubh, Honey and Holly, three Highland cows.

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Welcome

The Trossachs Woollen Mill stands by the river at Kilmahog, just west of Callander where the road turns north towards the Pass of Leny, and for many travellers heading into the Highlands it is the first stop.

Its great draw is the Highland cows: Hamish Dubh, Honey and Holly live in the field beside the mill, named after the famous Highland bull Hamish, who lived here happily for many years, and you can buy a bag of treats in the shop to feed them. Seeing them costs nothing.

Inside there is a large shop of Scottish knitwear and tweed, including Harris Tweed, cashmere and well-known Scottish brands, and a wealth of Highland cow souvenirs, and there is a café named after Hamish serving meals, snacks and Fairtrade coffee. There is plenty of free parking for cars and coaches. It opens every day: 9am to 5.30pm on weekdays, 9am to 6pm on Saturdays and 10am to 6pm on Sundays.

Close byMhor BreadThe bakery and tearoom on Callander's Main Street, owned by the Monachyle Mhor family, with hand-made sourdough and giant meringues.2 min by roadSee itMhor Bread
Before you go

Open daily: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm.

Free to see the cows; free parking. Kilmahog, Callander, FK17 8HD.

Hours
Mon to Fri 09:00 to 17:30; Sat 09:00 to 18:00; Sun 10:00 to 18:00.
Cows
Free to see.
Where
Kilmahog, FK17 8HD.

Opening hours

Monday
9am–5.30pm
Tuesday
9am–5.30pm
Wednesday
9am–5.30pm
Thursday
9am–5.30pm
Friday
9am–5.30pm
Saturday
9am–6pm
Sunday
10am–6pm
Where it is

Kilmahog, west of Callander.

Close byBy Callander.
  1. Ben Ledi Coffee CompanyBen Ledi Coffee CompanyA family coffee shop on Callander's Main Street, with Scottish-roasted coffee, home baking and a secret garden.Under a mile2 min by road
  2. Coloured scarves, jewellery and wooden trays displayed on a rustic wooden table in a gift shopHeather McDermott JewelleryA jeweller's shop and workshop in Callander, where Heather McDermott makes contemporary jewellery inspired by the sea.1 mile2 min by road
  3. Galleria Luti's stone front on Ancaster Square, Callander.Galleria LutiA family-run gallery of bright contemporary Scottish art in a converted house on Ancaster Square, Callander.1 mile3 min by road
  4. Ancaster Square, its spire and cafés.CallanderThe busy gateway town on the River Teith where the road enters the Highlands, with a Roman fort, the Crags and the Rob Roy Way.1 mile3 min by road
  5. White water pouring over rocks at the Falls of Leny.Falls of LenyWhite water in the Pass of Leny above Callander, where the Garbh Uisge crosses the Highland Boundary Fault.1 mile2 min by road
Directions
A shopfront lettered 'MHOR Bread' displays loaves and pastries in the window, outdoor tables and chairs set beside the entrance.CafeMhor Bread0.9 miles
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Steel bridge spans a rocky gorge above a dark waterfall poolAttractionsScouts Pool1.9 miles
The view from Ben Ledi's slopes over the hills of the Trossachs.AttractionsBen Ledi2.7 miles
Forested hillside curves along a still loch beneath distant mountainsAttractionsLoch Lubnaig5.4 miles
The Broch Café's carved wooden sign above spring daffodils.CafeThe Broch Cafe7.7 miles
The Lake of Menteith, its wooded islands and the hills beyond.AttractionsLake of Menteith8.1 miles
The tall roofless walls and arched windows of the priory church.AttractionsInchmahome Priory8.5 miles
Autumn woodland reflected in a calm loch, framed by bare branchesAttractionsLoch Achray8.6 miles
Stay nearby

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