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For most people, a holiday is all about what they get to see and do. Well, there is certainly lots to see and do along the Heart 200 route. It’s just a case of “where do we start telling you all about the things to see and do?”
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Places to Stay
We all need to sleep sometime, even when we’re on holiday. So, when your day packed with seeing and doing is over, you will be pleased to know that the Heart 200 route has some great places to stay. From five-star hotels to guest houses, and bunkhouses to campsites, you have a great range to choose from.
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Eat Out
The heart of Scotland boasts some fantastic restaurants, cafes, hotels and inns where you can enjoy the very best in locally produced food and drink. From farm shops to small country inns and bistros to smart hotels, the Heart 200 route will take you to some sumptuous establishments.
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Whilst you are touring the routes on Heart 200, one thing is for sure, you won’t be short of enjoying an activity or two. There is plenty to action on every route, including getting up, close and personal with our spectacular wildlife or daring to be brave and enjoying a rock-climbing experience.
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Wildlife Watching

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The Heart of Scotland is home to some spectacular wildlife and there are some fantastic opportunities for you to see it.

Visit a bird hide beside Loch Leven, watch acrobatic red kites feeding or take a boat trip onto Loch Tay. That is just a small sample of the great ways you can choose to see the wonderful birds and animals that frequent our area.

Take a look around the wildlife watching facilities and businesses on offer, and enjoy some time out and about in the great outdoors.

Lightstalkers Scotland.

RSPB Scotland Vane Farm Nature Reserve and lots more.

Glen 2 Glen Tours

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Route: Serving All Routes

Category: Culture, Walking and Wildlife Watching

Discover Heart 200 through local eyes with your own guide Glen 2 Glen Tours is owned by professional guide Andrew Baxter who welcomes guests from around the guide on his individually tailored tours. Guests value Andrew's expert guiding - a careful blend of fascinating Scottish history, the best of our beautiful landscapes, a sprinkling of folklore and tales mixed with Read more…

Go Ape Aberfoyle

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Route: Wooded Western Ridge

Category: Accommodation, Adventure Activities, Attractions, Cycling and Wildlife Watching

Just an hour from Glasgow and a well earned stop on the Heart 200, Queen Elizabeth Forest Park is located in Trossachs National Park. It’s a mecca for Go Ape pilgrims, thrill seekers, adventure lovers and those who just want to have fun near Loch Lomond. At this Go Ape site you can expect incredible natural surrounds with a stunning Read more…

Heart of Scotland Tours

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Route: Serving All Routes

Category: Adventure Activities, Culture, Walking and Wildlife Watching

Our 5-star, award winning guided tours are carefully designed to give you lots of variety by including famous sights as well as hidden gems that many tourists never see. Enjoy the spectacular mountains of the Highlands, ancient castles, beautiful lochs and some of the best views in the world. Travelling in our small groups of 16 means: - More time Read more…

Lightstalkers Scotland

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Route: Serving All Routes

Category: Adventure Activities, Attractions, Walking and Wildlife Watching

Photography tours, one-to-one guiding and tuition in Scotland. Established in 2009 by award winning Master Photographer Glen Campbell, Lightstalkers Scotland has been guiding photographers and visitors from around the world to some of Scotland's most iconic and beautiful locations. In this time, Glen has gathered a vast experience and knowledge of many of the best locations in Scotland. Locations have Read more…