Food
Days Out
Beach
Bike & Hike
Sports
Nature
Gardens
Activities
Historical
Eating & Drinking
Ideally situated at the foot of Glen Lyon,one of Scotland?s most beautiful glens with a 5,000 year old yew tree nearby, The Fortingall Hotel provides a delightfully traditional, relaxed ambiance in which to enjoy good food and friendly service.
Located on the banks of the river Tummel, and established in 1650, Port-na -Craig Inn has served many satisfied drinkers and diners over the centuries. The famous Pitchochry festival theatre is situated nearby.
Charming restaurant and coffee shop, family owned and operated with a reputation for quality cuisine and emphasis on friendly, attentive, high standards of service.
Lively, informal and buzzing — you may be in the heart of the country but there's nothing sleepy about the food, cocktails and ambiance. You'll find every corner of the globe on the menu, from wasabi and prawn rolls to Scottish venison with estate gooseberries.
Curly Coo Bar is conveniently located close to the city centre in Stirling. It is the only whisky bar in Stirling and has more than 130 Malt Whiskies available, as well as a great selection of local craft beers, bottled beers, Scottish gins and vodkas, there is a drink to suit everyone here. It has a lovely cosy and welcoming decor and a bustling atmosphere. It is not a large establishment and with its traditional decor of dark woods and warm colours it has the feel of being in someone's sitting room. Mandy the owner is so friendly and helpful and what she doesn't know about whiskies isn't worth knowing, she is really helpful and obliging and will chat with you to ensure you get the whisky to suit you, Scottish hospitality at its best. It is a popular spot and attracts visitors from all over the world. During the year a number of "Whisky Tasting" evenings and other events are held so worth keeping an eye out for these. Curly Coo Bar is a wonderful establishment and should not be missed if in Stirling, the welcome alone is worth it but the fabulous selection of whiskies will keep you there, a great experience.
Fun Days Out
Whatever your age, you'll enjoy panning for gold in a purpose built panning flume at Scotland's first Safari Lodge, based in Aberfeldy. Join an award winning Land Rover safari, take a walk round the Deer Park or just sip a coffee in the Farm shop Cafe.
So many exciting animals and birds to see, set in 100 acres of beautiful Strathearn countryside. There's a play park and indoor barn to enjoy as well as daily feedings.
Beach
No recommended Beach found within 30 miles of this property.
Biking & Hiking
Craigower - 18.6 Miles (29.8 KM)
Craigower is an 11 acre old beacon hill. Despite not being very high, the walk can be strenuous in parts but once at the top, you can enjoy views of Loch Tummel, Loch Rannoch, Farragon Hill, Schiehallion and even as far as Glencoe.
Pattack Falls and Druim an Aird - 19.2 Miles (30.7 KM)
This easy to follow walk takes you through Pattack gorge waterfalls (used as a location in 'Monarch of the Glen') and the ruins of Druim an Aird, the deserted village.
Golf & Sports
Killin Golf Club is located in the beautiful settings of the Perthshire Highlands, at the top of Loch Tay. It is a picturesque parkland 9 hole course that is considered to be one of the nicest 9 hole courses in Scotland. The course is undulating and has a nine hole construction with double tees so it plays like eighteen, and the tees are different the second time around so doesn't feel like the same course. The course is well laid out and the scenery is simply stunning. Overall the course is well maintained and in great condition, the greens are tight but fast, there are numerous high trees and water as obstacles, making for an interesting round, and there are many challenges so suitable for all levels of golfer. It is a warm and welcoming club to visitors and the staff are excellent, friendly, professional and above all helpful. The clubhouse has all amenities and nice views out over the River Tay, it is warm and cosy with a nice atmosphere, the menu has a nice selection of dishes that are well priced and delicious, service is prompt too. Killin Golf Club is a fantastic little club, so friendly and welcoming and the quality of the course is super and to top it all off the green fees are excellent value. A must for a round of golf if you are anywhere near the area.
Beyond Adventure is a specialist outdoor company, based in Aberfeldy, and will happily tailor activities such as open canoeing to suit the ages of the children and adults within your group.
Affordable, fast and adrenaline packed game with scenarios in beautiful countryside around Aberfeldy. They have standard and replica guns, fully trained staff and all equipment is provided including refreshments.
Take a breathtaking whitewater river journey in the expert and very safe hands of guides experienced on the world's largest white water rivers. Operating around Perthshire and Argyll for over 12 years, Splash is AALA approved.
Eleven miles of purpose-built, all-weather challenging singletrack mountain bike routes graded red and black, including a blue-graded Fun Park. Hire a mountain bike and they'll even shuttle you to the start to save the climb. Or if you'd rather, take a pony trek or a quiet walk.
Nae Limits - 22.7 Miles (36.3 KM)
Scotland's most centrally located outdoor adventure centre, only 1œ hours drive from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Dundee. Open all year round, Nae Limits offer over 13 activities including Scotland's only Sphere Mania facility, Adventure Tubes, River Bugs, and Whitewater Rafting.
You can enjoy Quad Biking with largest operator in Scotland on the most exciting quad bike treks. A fleet of over 50 matched quad bikes offers an experience to larger groups that is second to none. Small parties of even 1 or 2 persons are also welcome.
St Fillans is a 9 hole private parkland course dating back to 1903. It is located in the centre of Highland Perthshire amongst the most stunning countryside. Although amongst the mountains it is a fairly level course and provides an easy walk around. The course caters to all level of player and has a good layout as well as some tricky holes but it is the scenery that makes this course stand out. The course itself is well maintained, the greens are true and the fairways are in great condition. The clubhouse has fabulous views and is the perfect spot to sit back and relax and enjoy the Scottish hospitality at its best. There is a good menu with a nice selection of dishes to choose from, service is prompt, the food is very good, nicely presented and well priced too. It is a very welcoming and friendly club and makes everyone feel welcome and the green fees represent excellent value too. St Fillans is a course not to be missed both the course and scenery are superb, a real gem of a club, a must if you are in this part of Scotland.
For an active day out, choose from an exciting range of sports: white water rafting, canoeing, gorge scrambling, rock climbing, abseiling and mountain biking as well as skiing and snowboarding during the winter. Activities are available to suit individuals, families and groups of all ages and abilities.
Rock and ice climbing teaching sessions, indoors and out all year round. All sessions are run with fully qualified instructors and all equipment is provided and to the highest standard.
Crieff Golf Club Limited has a long established history dating back to 1891 when it started off as a nine hole course. Today it is home to an 18 hole parkland course as well as a 9 hole course set amongst the beautiful landscapes of Perthshire, enjoying views over the Strahearn Valley. It is a quality club with excellent facilities and is very welcoming to visitors. Both courses are excellently maintained the fairways and greens are in superb condition and they are easy courses to walk around. The fairways are gentle and rolling, and tight in some places, the greens are pristine, true and not too fast and the rough is quite dense. There are a number of interesting holes and the course offers challenges to all level of golfer. The pro shop is well stocked with friendly and helpful staff. The traditional clubhouse is inviting and has a nice bar area and serves a good selection of dishes, they are well cooked and presented, tasty and great value for money too, staff are friendly and efficient. Crieff Golf Club is a first class club that takes real pride in the appearance and quality of the course. It has excellent facilities and customer service and they are very hospitable to visitors, the green fees are superb value, a course not to be missed if you are in the area.
Nature Reserves
Renowned as one of Europe's most important wetlands, this nature reserve will undoubtedly charm bird watching enthusiasts. Around half of all British goldeneye ducks nest here in spring. You?re also likely to see lapwings, redshanks and curlews, as well as oystercatchers, snipe and wigeon. Easily accessible from Kingussie, this reserve is also the ideal place for a picnic.
Gardens & Woodlands
A historic walled garden of about 4 acres with splendid views over the Tay Valley, Bolfrack's is a plantsman's garden with many interesting features from early spring to late autumn. Look out for ten gnomes dotted about! Of German origin, they date from the 18th century.
Hercules is a 9 acre walled garden of fruit and vegetables grown among ornamental planting schemes and sweet smelling shrubs, overlooked by a fine statue of Hercules by John Cheere, placed on a rise in a shrub walk running east from Blair Castle.
Admire a huge variety of plant life in this stunning woodland garden. With Giant Himalayan lilies, arisaemas, skunk cabbages and blue poppies to enchant and delight and snowdrops and hellebores to marvel at in the winter; this lovely garden can be enjoyed all year round.
Journey into the mysterious and intriguing Explorers Garden and discover the hidden treasures brought home by the ?plant-hunters?. These men were horticulturalists, botanists and adventurers, masters of the craft and through their explorations throughout the globe; this superb garden is a wonder to behold. Twenty of these figures and their journeys are represented in Explorers Garden.
Glen Roy - 25.5 Miles (40.8 KM)
Created by Glacial action, the famous 'Parallel Roads' of Glen Roy are among the most remarkable landforms in Britain. The shorelines of lakes created during the last Ice Age can be clearly seen in the hillside today.
Relax in the beautiful Drummond Gardens set in the grounds of an impressive castle. They are said to be some of the finest gardens in Europe and can be enjoyed year round. Featuring beautiful blooming flower beds during the summer months and later in the year the Japanese maples display superb autumnal shades.
Local Attractions
Opened by Michael Palin and awarded UK Independent Bookshop of the Year, this beautifully restored watermill houses a bookshop, art gallery and coffee shop as well as a music department where you can listen to tracks from CDs of classical, jazz, world and Celtic music.
No visit to Scotland would be complete without a guided tour of a distillery. At Dalwhinnie, the admission price includes a discount voucher redeemable against a 70cl bottle of single malt. Children under 8 are welcome, but are not admitted to production areas.
With whisky history, a traditional working distillery, great café, picnic area, Nature Trail and unique souvenir shopping, you can see why Dewar's is acclaimed as 'the ultimate Scotch Whisky visitor centre'.
Falls of Dochart are where the River Dochart plunges into the centre of the village under the Dochart Bridge, and are found in the charming village of Killin. They are a majestic and dramatic sight and the noise and power of the water tumbling down the huge rocks is awesome. The more rain received the more impressive the falls become. When in full flow it is a really wondrous sight that enthrals you. Standing on the bridge watching and listening to the water is quite mesmerising, or you can walk carefully along the river to get a closer look and different perspective. The falls are nature at its best and makes for great photographs, as does the village of Killin. There are nice shops and restaurants in the village too. Falls of Dochart are a lovely simple tourist attraction, that are free and situated in a charming village.
The Famous Grouse Experience will show you the secrets that make Scotland's favourite whisky so special. But be warned, when you visit Glenturret, Scotland's oldest distillery, you should expect a few surprises. It's dram good day out!
Comrie Croft Bikes are located in Creiff which, is conveniently situated about an hour from both Edinburgh and Glasgow. They are an all in bicycle shop offering everything required in this area from sales and repairs to bike rental as well as a great selection of purpose built trails. They offer a choice of purpose hand built single track trails as well as a skills park. There is a map available of the trails for a small charge. The trails are set amongst lovely scenery and have used the contours and natural obstacles of the land when building them, the trails vary in difficultly, some have tough climbs but the descents are thrilling, overall the quality of the trails is excellent and will cater to all level of mountain biker, there are enough technical sections to challenge the experienced rider. There are facilities available to wash your bike for a small fee and shower facilities too. You will also find a nice cafe here were a good selection of beverages and snacks are on offer, tasty and well priced. It is just what is needed after a tough cycle. The staff throughout are great, friendly and really helpful. Comrie Croft Bikes offer a fabulous facility to mountain bikers amongst some stunning scenery with excellent amenities, offers a great outdoor activity in a fun and thrilling environment, something that can be enjoyed as a group or with family, all ages and abilities can get involved. Great value and highly recommended.
Buchanty Spout is a powerful pothole and stunning waterfall on the River Almond, in the late autumn it is usual to see the river filled with leaping wild salmon as they make their way up stream past the swirling torrents. After rainfall the water gushes down and is really fast flowing. It can be found about seven miles from Crieff and there is car parking close by. It is not particularly well sign posted and can be difficult to find, located a short walk along the edge of the woods and down a narrow track but it is worth the effort to find. There are no footpaths or viewing areas here and the ground can be wet and slippery so due care and attention is needed. Buchanty Spout and the surrounding area is beautiful and nature at its best and if you get to see the salmon leaping then it is an amazing sight, well worth the walk here.
Historical & Heritage Sites
Explore living history from discoveries made underwater at Scotland's only authentic recreation of a Celtic loch-dwelling. Artefacts, wet-tanks, video, ancient crafts, friendly staff and personal attention bring the past to life.
As well as the stories of the people who built, worked at, and visited the Atholl Palace from the time building began in 1874, the museum looks at the reasons for building a large Hydropathic Establishment in Pitlochry and the impact it had on the town.
This major social history museum gives a fascinating insight into the way life was lived in the Highlands over the past three centuries.
