Crianlarich
Crianlarich is a village in Stirling council location and also in the registration area of Perthshire, Scotland, around 6 miles (10 kilometres) north-east of the head of Loch Lomond. The village bills itself as "the portal to the Highlands". The name Crianlarich is acquired probably from the Gaelic meaning either "the lost site" or "the aspen website" (c.f. Gaelic critheann, "aspen"). The village depends on the glen of Strath Fillan at the north western extent of the Trossachs, in the darkness of a number of Munro tops, especially Ben More, however likewise Stob Binnein and Cruach Ardrain. Therefore Crianlarich is very popular with hillwalkers. Additionally the village exists midway along the far away footpath, the West Highland Way. Its location makes Crianlarich a prominent stop for tourists and there are a variety of types of overnight lodging including guesthouses, B&B s a SYHA Hostel and a Best Western hotel.