ABOUT
Old Lawers Village can be found on the north shore of Loch Tay, in the centre of Highland Perthshire. It is situated roughly at the midpoint between Killin, to the west end of the Loch, and Kenmore to the east.
The area is beautiful, surrounded by mountains, farmland, woodland and river.
The site is home to the ancient ruins of the Old Village of Lawers.
There are Scheduled Ancient Monuments at the northern and southern ends of the site, with parts of the site designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
This area boasts remarkable historical and romantic connections.
THE PAST
The village, which enjoyed occupation for well over 750 years, was once home to a small community and provided a livelihood, firstly through farming and fishing, and later, additionally through flax milling . The last property bid farewell to those dwelling there around 1926.
Remains of a church (pictured), homes and the mill still exist by the edge of the Loch, where the site of the village pier is still apparent, once welcoming steamships.
Read more about the history of The Old Village of Lawers here.
THE PRESENT
Old Lawers Village was privately acquired in mid-2021 by the Donnelly Family, due to their strong affection for the area and the ambience it continues to offer.
They had already enjoyed living within the Breadalbane Community, and continue to do so.
Their present aim is to simply preserve the area during their period of custodianship.
The land purchased is at the shore edge, and can be seen in dark green within this plan layout.
