Arrochar Heritage Tour
Arrochar Heritage tour offers visitors a chance to connect with the landscape and history of Arrochar and Tarbet.
Step into Arrochar’s secrets and discover the outstanding natural beauty.
A beautiful guided walk of twin villages that are steeped in awe-inspiring history that reveals Clan MacFarlane’s turbulent past, Viking raids and the construction of the West Highland Railway.
With every step along the forest trails of Scot’s pine, beech, birch and oak trees, echoes of the past surround you.
Stories of the Clan MacFarlane’s lantern, best skin-tanning method, clan feuds, secret raids brought to life by an enthusiastic Arrochar resident storyteller, with mountain scenery that takes your breath away.
Every 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 10:30am| duration 60 minutes
Location: Start at The Three Villages Hall, Shore Road, Arrochar G83 7AB
Finish: Kirk o’ the Lochs, Tarbet, Station Road, Tarbet G83 7DA
Price: £16 per person (£2 donated to A&TCDT)
Grade: Easy with short steep sections path
- Aug 08 2026
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- £16.00
- gerena@argyllwalks.co.uk
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In 2016, a tree fell on the Visitor Information Centre I managed in Tarbet, Loch Lomond- bringing five years of hard work to an abrupt end. Redundancy felt like a loss, but it also cracked open a new path. A retail job in Luss helped me retrain and reconnect with Scottish heritage. Visitors were eager to hear stories – Clan Colquhoun, tartan, folklore, and roots. That spark lit the way. By 2018, I saw a gap in the area surrounding Loch Lomond for guided walking tours. And in 2019, I took the leap. In for a penny, in for a pound- I launched Argyll Walks with nothing but a kitchen table, a head full of stories, and a heart ready to rebuild. What began as a career pivot became a purposed-led business. Today, I work from my upstairs desk in Arrochar, designing bespoke walking experiences for curious travellers, charities and corporate groups. Each tour is crafted with emotional resonance, sensory storytelling, and a deep respect for Scotland’s landscapes and legacy. Every walk builds confidence. Every story invites connection. And every step is a reminder that resilience can lead to something beautiful.
