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Read about what's happening in and around Aberfoyle by visiting the Strathard News Online web site. The Strathard News was the runner up in the 2009 Community Newspaper of the Year awards sponsored by the Stirling Council's Provost Fund and The Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
Diary: Schedule of Events
22nd to 25th October 2009
Trossachs Mushroom Festival
An annual event that takes place in the Autumn. Find out more at the festival's official web site.
21st November 2009
Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) - Final (12th) Round
The 12th and final round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) will take place in The Trossachs on Saturday 21st November. Provisional routes are:
- Sections 7 and 10 (Achray), starting at Forest Drive (exit) and coming right through to Stonefield.
- Sections 8 and 11 (Fairy Knowe), Cobleland to Kirkton .
- Sections 9 and 12 (Loch Ard), entry above Loch Chon exit Old Drymen Road.
26th, 27th and 28th November 2009
'The House Folk'
A series of three folk music concerts on consecutive evenings in and around Kinlochard. The venues are Kinlochard Village Hall, Blairhullichan and MacGregor's Barn, respectively.
January 13th January 2010
Loch Ard Local History Group
An LALHG meeting will be held at 8.00pm on Wednesday, 13 January 2010 in Gartmore Village Hall in conjuction with Gartmore Heritage Society. Jo Weld-Forester will speak on the topic of "The Scottish Aristocracy and The Grand Tour".
13 February 2010
'Go Ape'
Aberfoyle's 'Go Ape' course, a 'high wire' forest adventure including the UK's longest zip line is scheduled to re-open after the Winter break.
28th and 29th March 2010
Trossachs Outdoor Spring Festival
The 2010 festival will include events at Aberfoyle and the neighbouring villages of Gartmore and Kinlochard.
Find the latest news about local festivals and other events on the Visit Aberfoyle web site.
