Bracklinn Falls

The Bracklinn Falls lie north-east of Callander on the Keltie Water where the river crosses the Highland Boundary Fault. The falls form a series of cascades over rugged rock and deep pools. The name comes from the Gaelic for a speckled or white foaming pool. The site sits within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, recognised for its wild landscape. A footbridge once spanned the gorge but was lost to floods in 2004. A new wooden bridge, built by hand in 2010, won an award the following year. The falls attract walkers on a signposted route from a car park near Callander. The round trip takes a couple of hours along an easy path. The landscape around the falls shows the dramatic change in rock types where the fault runs. Visitors can see the deep gorge carved by the river over centuries. The site has seen improvements after earlier incidents led to safety reviews. A modern metal bridge now replaces the award-winning wooden structure. Visitors find a path that leads close to the water’s edge and good viewpoints across the gorge. The falls plunge in several steps down the rocky slope, creating white water and pools below. The surrounding woodland and open moorland belong to the national park. The route is gentle but uneven in places, suitable for most walkers. The bridge offers a safe crossing over the deep chasm. The area remains a quiet spot for nature and photography.