Perthshire - Local Attractions

Walking, Loch Turret, 15 minutes from Crieff
Golf		30 Golf courses in Perthshire for amateurs and experts.
Gleneagles golf course		nonresidents may play, Auchterarder.
Retail Therapy at Gleneagles		Mappin & Webb, Burberry, Harvey Nicholls, Gleneagles
Drummond Castle Gardens		Formal Italian gardens, Crieff
Glen Turret Distillery		Scotlands oldest highland malt whisky distillery, Crieff
Stuart Crystal factory		also sells Waterford and Wedgwood, Crieff
Lady Mary's Walk beautiful walk by the River Earn, Crieff
Mark Phillips Equestrian Centre		Riding at Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder
Perth Lower City Mills		Working victorian oatmeal mill, Perth
Jackie Stewart Shooting School		Shooting lessons and clay pigeon shooting, Gleneagles
Branklyn Gardens, Perth		Beautiful two acres of garden on the outskirts of Perth
Perth Race Course		Scone Palace Park on the outskirts of Perth
Perth Mart Visitors Centre		The famous Perth Auction Market and retail center.
Scone Palace and Racecourse		Scone Palace, home of the Stone of Destiny now housed in Edinburgh Castle, Perth
Perth Museum and Art Gallery		Scottish colourists and others, Perth
Innnerpeffray Library		Oldest surviving Library in Scotland 1690, near Crieff
Blair Castle		Turreted baronial castle dating from 1269. Home to the Duke of Atholl and the Atholl Highlanders
Cinema		in Perth and Stirling
Pitlochry Festival Theatre		in door and outdoor drama and concerts, Pitlochry.
Perth Theatre		Repertory Theatre, restaurant and bar, Perth.
Auchingarrich Wildlife Park		wildlife centre set in 100 acres of beautiful Perthshire hills. Great for small children
Drummond Trout Farm & Fishery		- Try your hand at trout fly fishing, bait and spin fishing, without disapointment! Comrie
Killin - Ben Lawers		Perthshire's highest mountain (3984ft) a fantastic walk!
Buchanty Spout Salmon battle up the rapids in the autumn, Perthshire
Loch of the Lowes		Nature Reserve home of many of Perthshire's Ospreys.
Scottish Tartan Museum		find your Tartan! Perthshire
The Black Watch Regimental Museum		Balhousie Castle, Perth
Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park		Woodland walks and views across Perthshire. Overlooking, Perth and the River Tay.
Loch Leven Castle		Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1567 in Loch Leven Castle.
Muthill		Muthill folk museum, by Crieff.
Fishing		numerous Lochs and Rivers very close by in Perthshire
Water sports		Sailing, Canoeing, Windsurfing, Water-skiing, Loch Earn
Adventure		White water rafting, off road driving, Flying, Parachuting, Hang gliding, Quad bike riding, Perthshire
Trekking		Ponies, Creiff, Gleneagles and throughout Perthshire
Clay Pigeon Shooting		Gleneagles Hotel and other locations in Perthshire
Mountain biking		including cycle hire from Crieff
Tennis		Grass and Hard courts in Crieff and Perthshire
Skiing		Aviemore, Glenshee & Glencoe day trip - The Highlands
Beach		St. Andrews (1hr 15 mins) and East coast

  Or simply enjoy beautiful Highland walks with tartan rugs, glorious fresh air,
a delicious picnic and an icy cold bottle of wine!

Crieff Highland Games is a must if you are visiting Crieff in August - the Market park comes alive and festivities and activities can be enjoyed by everyone.

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