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Aberfoyle has connections to many historical figures such as Rob Roy and Mary, Queen of Scots.

Robert Roy MacGregor was born at the head of nearby Loch Katrine, and his well known cattle stealing exploits took him all around the area surrounding Aberfoyle.

There currently stands a tree in the village that MacGregor was reputed to have climbed and hid in to escape the clutches of the law.

Also, Mary, Queen of Scots, visited nearby Inchmahome Priory often as a child, and during her short reign.

She also used the priory during her short reign, particularly in 1547, where she felt safe from the English Army.