The Callander Jazz and Blues Festival returns this weekend, running from 30th September to October 2nd. Once again a great line up for the largest rural Jazz and Blues festival in Scotland.

One of our guests had an amazing experience when they set up a remote camera aimed at the bird box at the rear of the Balquhidder Mhor Soghail Lodge. Enticed with a special treat, the Pine Marten arrived at about 3.00am and were captured on film. Watch out for one him falling off the tree on the video!

So we've had quite a bit of rain over the past two days....however....every cloud has a silver lining. The Falls Of Dochart, in Killin, were in full spate today. Standing on the bridge, we took some great photos and a couple of videos....check them out...that's raging water indeed!

CONGRATULATIONS.....the BLiSStrail. wins the Scottish Tourism #ThistleAwards...check out the link for a 30 second film giving a flavour of the brilliant art installations around the Lochearn, Strathyre and Balquhidder villages...we'll get some more pictures to share this autumn...#BlissTrail