Brig o'Turk

Settlement in Perthshire

Scotland

Brig o'Turk

Signpost at Glen Finglas Estate Quality signage to be sure walkers and cyclists don&#039;t get lost! The estate has a good range of routes marked by coloured arrows. The Great Trossachs Path is featured too. — Signpost at Glen Finglas Estate Credit: Mags49

Brig o'Turk is a quaint village located in the heart of Perthshire, Scotland. Situated within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, it is surrounded by stunning landscapes and natural beauty, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The village itself is small, with a population of around 200 residents. It is known for its picturesque setting, nestled between the Ben Venue and Ben A'an mountains, and is crossed by the River Turk. The name "Brig o'Turk" translates to "Bridge of the Wild Boar," which is believed to reference a historic bridge that once spanned the river.

Despite its small size, Brig o'Turk offers a range of amenities for visitors. The local pub, The Byre Inn, is a popular spot for both locals and tourists, offering a cozy atmosphere and traditional Scottish fare. Additionally, there are several bed and breakfasts in the area, providing accommodation options for those looking to spend more time exploring the surrounding countryside.

Outdoor activities are a major draw to Brig o'Turk, with opportunities for hiking, cycling, and fishing readily available. The nearby Loch Katrine offers scenic boat trips, while the surrounding mountains provide stunning vistas and challenging hikes. Wildlife enthusiasts can also spot a variety of birds, deer, and other animals in the area.

Overall, Brig o'Turk offers a peaceful escape in the heart of Scotland's natural beauty, providing a perfect retreat for those seeking tranquility and outdoor adventures.

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Brig o'Turk Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.230057/-4.3638646 or Grid Reference NN5306. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Signpost at Glen Finglas Estate

Quality signage to be sure walkers and cyclists don't get lost! The estate has a good range of routes marked by coloured arrows. The Great Trossachs Path is featured too.

Mags49

Autumn Berries on Show

This year (2021) both Rowan and Hawthorn berries are really putting on a show. The image shows an information board in the Woodland Trust Scotland Lendrick Hill car park, and you can also see the footpath marker signs on a post in the foreground. The path signage is appreciated by visitors, especially when they have not had an opportunity to plan their walk. The circular path sign is for the Great Trossachs Path, one of Scotland's long distance trails. See Link

Mags49

Old milepost

Just east of Loch Achray is another of the 4 Bonnybridge Foundry posts remaining in situ on the 9 miles of A821 from Kilmahog just north east of Callander to Loch Katrine. Although painted regularly it would be good to see these posts dug out to their full height of 120cm.

Chris Minto

Low Water Levels at Glen Finglas Reservoir

Water levels in the reservoir do fluctuate of course, and in summer 2021 interesting things were revealed because of a dry spell. The Glen Finglas Woodland Trust Scotland Estate Ranger made this lovely video: Link

in July 2021 showing the past revealed. See NN5307 : Viewpoint on the Glen Finglas track for similar photo to the above, taken in 2011. Completed in the mid-1960s, Glen Finglas reservoir feeds its water into Loch Katrine - major source of water for Glasgow.

Mags49

View towards the Black Water Marshes

The area in the foreground was once afforested and since its clearance has enabled an unhindered view across the marshland between Loch Venachar and Loch Achray - the Black Water Marshes. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.

James T M Towill

Loch Achray and Ben Venue

Approaching the heart of The Trossachs with Loch Achray and the distinctive looming presence of Ben Venue. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.

James T M Towill

Road, Achray Forest

Richard Webb

Road, Achray Forest

Richard Webb

Marsh, between Loch Achray and Loch Venachar

An extensive wetland north of Achray Forest.

Richard Webb

Logs, Achray Forest

Richard Webb

Head of Loch Venachar

Richard Webb

Forest road, Achray

Richard Webb

Wetland between Loch Achray and Loch Venachar

A marshy area between the two lochs.

Richard Webb

Brig o' Michael

A crossing of the Black Water near Brig o' Turk

Richard Webb

Brig o' Turk tea room

Have never been in, always closed when I visit, but clearly still operational.

Richard Webb

Brig O'Michael

This elegant old stone bridge spans the Black Water which flows from Loch Achray into Loch Venachar.

Gordon Brown

Achray Farm

This small-holding specialises in sustainable agriculture; its web site says that it has "a large selection of hens, ducks and two goats". When we passed in March 2023 there were many many goats! It also has self-catering accommodation and makes and sells ice-cream.

Gordon Brown