Crianlarich
Crianlarich is a town in Stirling council area and in the registration area of Perthshire, Scotland, around 6 miles (10 kilometres) north-east of the head of Loch Lomond. The village expenses itself as "the gateway to the Highlands". The name Crianlarich is derived possibly from the Gaelic significance either "the thrown away site" or "the aspen website" (c.f. Gaelic critheann, "aspen"). The village hinges on the glen of Strath Fillan at the north western level of the Trossachs, in the darkness of numerous Munro peaks, notably Ben Extra, however also Stob Binnein as well as Cruach Ardrain. Thus Crianlarich is popular with hillwalkers. Also the village exists halfway along the long distance path, the West Highland Method. Its location makes Crianlarich a popular stop for visitors as well as there are a selection of kinds of over night accommodation including guesthouses, B&B s a SYHA Hostel and a Best Western hotel.
