There’s a great deal to see and do around St Fillans. We have listed a few popular places in the wider locality below, or take a look at the Welcome to Scotland website for a comprehensive list of activities and things to do near Braehead Cottage.
| 1 | Dundurn Pict Hill | Dundurn is a small, steep rocky knoll, which was the site of a Pictish fort as well as the cell of Saint Fillan, and makes a nice walk from the cottage. |
| 2 | St Fillans Circular | This circular walking route just along the road from the cottage features a climb to a fine viewpoint followed by a walk through woods behind St Fillans. |
| 3 | St Fillans Golf Club | The village’s local golf club features a challenging 9 hole course surrounded by breathtaking scenery. |
| 4 | Active Scotland Lochearnhead | Adjacent to the Clachan Cottage Hotel in Lochearnhead at the other end of the loch, Active Scotland provide water sports facilities and lessons. |
| 5 | Loch Earn Fishing / Drummond Trout Farm | The fishing is managed by Loch Earn Fishings, which pursues an active brown trout re-stocking programme. |
| 6 | Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre | About 15 minutes from Braehead Cottage is this fun location for a family day out, with many different animals and play areas. |
| 7 | Gleneagles | This luxury spa and famous golf resort, host of the 2014 Ryder Cup, is just over half an hour’s drive from Braehead Cottage. |
| 8 | The Famouse Grouse Experience | Only 20 minutes away, Glenturret is the oldest working distillery in Scotland and has a BAFTA award winning interactive show as part of their tour. |
| 9 | Highland Safaris | Award winning and exhilarating Land Rover safaris with Scottish heritage, inspiring walking and biking activities, a red deer park and gold panning centre, about 1 hour away. |
| 10 | Glen Ogle Trail | A great family walk, this waymarked trail takes the old railway line out of Lochearnhead to head towards the pass to Killin. Starts just opposite the Watersports Centre, 10 minutes away. |
| 11 | Deils Cauldron and the Melville Monument | About a 10 minute drive from St Fillans, this walk starts in Comrie and follows a rocky gorge before climbing up to the monument. |
| 12 | Comrie Croft Bikes | An established bike rental centre about 15 minutes drive away, with trails, skills and fun park, plus other facilities, catering for all ages. |
| 13 | The Loch Katrine Experience | Cruise on the historic Steamship Sir Walter Scott, hire bikes and explore the area, or visit the gift shop and restaurant. About 45 minutes away. |
| 14 | The Hamilton Toy Collection | Half an hour’s drive from St Fillans, this museum boasts ‘every type of toy you can remember’, housed in a former guesthouse on Callander’s Main Street. |
| 15 | Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park | Wild animal reserves, pets farm, boat trips, adventure playground and funfair, picnic and BBQ areas, snack bars and a restaurant make a full day out. About 50 minutes away. |
| 16 | Stirling | Stirling is a historic city and boasts many attractions, with its famous Castle and the Wallace Monument, the Bannockburn Heritage Centre, and numerous events throughout the year. |
| 17 | Perth Leisure Pool | Just over 45 minutes away, Perth’s leisure facility is more like an aquatic adventure zone than a swimming pool, and also features a health suite and gym. |