Callander, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Callander is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 3,160. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,160 Population 18/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
59.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Callander

Callander

Callander is a small town in the council area of Stirling in Scotland, situated on the River Teith. The town is located in the historic county of Perthshire and is a popular tourist stop to and from the Highlands.

People

Population3,160
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain59.2 in/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Population3,160
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates56.2441°, -4.2164°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation59.2 inches (1,504 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.5 inches (37 cm)

About Callander

Callander is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 3,160. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Callander experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area177.5 sq mi (459.8 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates56.2441°N, 4.2164°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.66"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 114 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 115 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 116 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 137 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 129 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 15 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 109 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 132 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 16 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 115 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 67 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 11 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 113 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 85 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 16 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
720 HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) Questionable Earthquake - - 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 8.7 in Wettest
February 36°F (2°C) 5.7 in Coldest
March 38°F (4°C) 6.0 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 47°F (9°C) 3.9 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
July 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
September 51°F (11°C) 6.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 7.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 7.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 7.5 in

Callander has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 36°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Callander

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Callander Primary School - - - -
Strathyre Primary School - - - -
McLaren High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Callander

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Linn Classical classical MP3 320 kbps
Clyde Built Radio arts, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Linn Jazz jazz MP3 320 kbps
Capital FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Orryy Live 24/7, bouncy MP3
Celtic Music Radio - MP3
Buena Vida community radio, multi genre MP3 192 kbps
Regal Radio blues, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Stirling Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps
100.8 Home Radio - MP3
Radio Buena Vida community radio, music MP3 192 kbps
Sunny G Community Radio community MP3 320 kbps
Heart FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Jambo! Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Impact-Digital-Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Go Radio Glasgow - MP3 128 kbps
Quality Radio - MP3
Johnstone Sound - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Callander

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cultybraggan Camp
Cultybraggan Camp Museum
Hamilton Toy Museum

Libraries in Callander

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balfron Library0.0
Doune Library0.0
Drymen Library0.0
Killin Library0.0

Hotels in Callander

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ben Sheann Hotel
Callander Meadows
Crown Hotel
Dalgair House Hotel
Dreadnought Hotel
Green Bank
Poppies
Roman Camp
The Crags Hotel
The Munro Inn
The Waverley Hotel

Restaurants in Callander

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atrium
Chinese Village
Greg's Bistro
Poppies
Puddingstone Place
Taste of the Trossachs
The Old Bank
Venachar Lochside

Cafes in Callander

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ancaster Coffee
Ben Ledi Coffee Company
Costa
Deli Ecosse
Dun Whinny's
Pips Coffee House
The Cabin
The Sandwich Bar

Castles in Callander

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rednock Castle

Dentists in Callander

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Callander Dental Practice

Gas Stations in Callander

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Golf Courses in Callander

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Callander Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Callander

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Factor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Glencoe Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Callander

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIKLarge Airport
Blair Atholl Airfield-Small Airport
Blair Drummond Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Broomhill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Buchlyvie Airstrip-Small Airport
Carlung Farm-Small Airport
Cumbernauld Airport-Small Airport
Dollar airstrip-Small Airport
East Lochlane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kier Garden Airstrip-Small Airport
Mayfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Polmont-Small Airport
Sheardale airstrip-Small Airport
Skydive Strathallan-Small Airport
South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathaven Airfield-Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Callander

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Callander Post Office
The Village Shop & Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Callander

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Callander Kirk
St Joseph's
St. Andrew's

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls Near Callander

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Callander.

Name Description
Bracklinn Falls
Falls of Leny

UFO Sightings Near Callander

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Callander.

Name Year Description
Stirlingshire (uk/scotland) 2007 Extremely bright white (sometimes greenish) flashes of light blocking house windows. Central Scotland.

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Callander

What is the population of Callander?

Callander has a population of 3,160 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 177.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Callander?

Callander has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.

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