Location
The Roman Camp Hotel can be found in one of the national parks for Scotland - The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The hotel is located in the scenic village of Callander, about 15 miles to the west of Scotland's historic and newest city of, Stirling, in an area more affectionately referred to as 'Braveheart Country'. Two of Scotland’s main battles, Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn, were fought at Stirling and the area is steeped in history.
Callander is strategically placed to visit Scotland's main cities, including Glasgow and the capital, Edinburgh. These can be reached easily within an hour, by using the main routes or you can meander along the more scenic back roads, where a sight of Scotland's wildlife is possible and a chance to see the hidden views of our country.
Travelling north of Callander (The Gateway to the Highlands) opens the door to the true heart of Scotland. To the north and east you can visit the Grampian range of mountains and the country's ski resorts, while to the west you will find Scotland's and Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis and the town of Fort William. Venturing further afield are the numerous islands of Scotland, including the Isle of Skye and the Outer Hebrides.
The Roman Camp Hotels is truly a wonderful and magical place, allowing you to stay in one of the most historic areas of Scotland and be in easy reach of Scotland’s best features.
History
The Roman Camp got its name from the conspicuous earthwork visible across the meadows to the south of the gardens. This is believed to be Roman and there are indeed remains of a Roman Fort at Bochastle to the north of the town.
The House was originally a modest 17th century manor house on the estates of the Earl of Moray, one of Scotland's most ancient families who married into the Royal Family when an early ancestor became the husband of Christian, the sister of Robert the Bruce. Another Earl was regent of Scotland during the childhoods of King James VI and I, the son of Mary Queen of Scotland.
More history about the hotel can be read at the history of the Roman Camp.