We went for a walk through the Queen Elizabeth Forrest Park the other day starting at Kinlochard. It was a brillant day for walking, the sun was out but there was also a breeze blowing. We walked for about three hours. At one part of the walk we reached a summit which gave us an magnificent view looking over to Ben View.  We felt truly refreshed and aware of God’s  finger prints everywhere. A few hours later we were exhausted but back in Callander. We had a great meal at a wee cafe called “The Butt and Ben” they were selling authentic Scottish quicene. It was great to get a big plate of mince and tatties.

On the way back we walked through the centre of the town. At heart of the town is a converted Church building, which has been turned into an attraction centre to highlight the life of Rob Roy McGregor. After having admired the creation for the past few hours, I was brought back to the reality of life in the 21st Century. There is little place in the centre of our lives for God.  Scotland  today is all about tourism. So here in the heart of the Trossachs is a church building now dedicated to the admiration of a rather dubious folk hero - depending of course on whose side of the Union you support. However some things never change it was closed!  A great tourist attraction.