Bridgend House Hotel, Bridgend, Callander, FK17 8AH. Tel. 01877 331512.

Family run hotel situated next to the River Teith close to the town centre. The bar has a wood burning stove and comfortable seating where you can enjoy Caledonian Deuchars IPA & Guest Ales. There is a large beer garden at the rear of the hotel, next to the car park.

Waverley Hotel, 88-92 Main Street, Callander, FK17 8BD. Tel. 01877 330245.

FORTH VALLEY PUB OF THE YEAR 2006

This pub is renowned for its range and quality of beers with 4 handpumps in use during the winter and eight during the summer. The hotel is on the edge of the Trossachs National Park and is on the Perthshire Whisky Trail. Meals available. Runs local beer festivals during September and December.