Museums
Galleries
Visitor Attractions
Visitor Information - Perthshire
History and Heritage
Castles
Activities
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Museums
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Visitor Attractions Visitor Information - PerthshireHistory and Heritage |
Castles
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Out and About: |
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The rich history of the region is embedded in the familiar place names such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld, Killiekrankie, Aberfeldy, Scone, Crieff and of course, Perth itself. The Stone of Destiny - symbol of the nation - has been returned to its rightful home in Scone Palace, where Robert the Bruce was crowned King of Scots. The landscape is as rich and varied as the history. Fertile farmland in the south and east gives way to rivers, lochs, glens and mountains of the Grampians and westwards to the wild and bleak Rannoch Moor. If your interests include the outdoors, then there's sure to be something here for you.
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Historic Buildings and Castles: |
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Scone, near Perth. Historic site of the crowning of the Kings of Scotland. Grounds and maze. Cafe, shop, restaurant and play area. |
This spectacular sixteenth century castle, restored by the Menzies Clan Society welcomes vistors. Seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years and importantly situated, it was involved in the turbulent history of the Highlands and here Bonnie Prince Charlie rested on his way to Culloden in 1746 |
Lochleven Castle Near Kinross. The island castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before her escape. Access is by a short ferry trip. |
Blair Atholl. Home to the Dukes of Atholl. Paintings, furniture, antiques on display inside the castle. |
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Set on the banks of the River Tay, the tower was built in the 15th century. You can also see Pictish slabs and the tomb of the Wolf of Badenoch. |
See how oatmeal is made in the traditional way. Museum and shop selling wholemeal flours and various milled products. Tearoom. |
Two miles west of Perth. Two well maintained towers dating back to the 15/16th centuries. |
Five miles north of Bridge of Earn. A 16th century fortified mansion, set on the banks of the Tay. |
Museums and Galleries: |
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One of the oldest museums in Britain. Collections of fine art, archaeology, human and natural history. |
Meigle Museum Meigle, east of Blairgowrie. Fine collection of sculptured monuments of the Celtic Christian period. |
Fergusson Gallery Perth. Award-winning gallery devoted to the colourist J D Ferguson. |
Abernethy Museum School Wynd, Abernethy. Village museum depicting local history from Pictish times. |
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Crieff. We exhibit contemporary and abstract art from Scottish Artists and artists from all over the world. We also exhibit hand made jewellery, ceramics, glass, metal art, handmade clocks and handmade mirrors to name a few. |
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Parks and Gardens: |
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Cluny House Gardens Cluny House, Aberfeldy. Wild woodland garden overlooking Strathtay Valley. |
Drummond Castle Gardens Muthill, near Crieff. Said to be one of Europe's finest formal gardens and featured in the film 'Rob Roy'. |
Branklyn Garden Dundee Road, Perth. Small but magnificent garden with a fine collection of rare and unusual plants. |
Larghan Park Cupar Angus. Parkland set in Strathmore. Pitch and putt, croquet, paddling pool, inflatable play area, refreshments. |
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Scottish Crannog Centre
Kenmore, Loch Tay. Learn about prehistoric crannogs and those who lived in them. Tours, exhibits and ancient crafts bring the past to life. |
Heathergems Atholl Road, Pitlochry. Factory and shop selling unique and patented jewellry. |
Glenturret Distillery Crieff. Scotland's oldest distillery. Guided tours, whiskey tasting. Restaurant, gift shop. |
Visitor centre at Inveralmond, near Perth. Watch glass blowing demonstrations. Play area, shop and restaurant. |
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Dunkeld. The 'Beatrix Potter' exhibition explores the history and heritage of her work, using interactive activities for children to discover and provides entertainment for all the family. |
Five miles north of Perth. Makes a range of liqueurs using organic ingredients. Also promotes and sells a wide range of real ales. |
North of Pitlochry. A visitor centre outlines the history of the area, including the Battle of Killiekrankie in 1689. Visit the nearby gorge and Soldier's Leap. |
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Sport & Leisure: |
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Multi Activity
Dunolly Adventure Outdoors runs a range of activities for all ages. |
Cycling Perthshire Mountain Bikes, c/o Loch Tay Boating Centre, Kenmore. Mountain bike hire for all abilities. |
Multi Activity Drumdewan, near Aberfeldy. Highland Adventure Safaris organise off-road 4 x 4 trailing, falconry, white water rafting and clay shooting in the Perthshire hills. |
Multi Activity Aberfeldy. Beyond Adventure offer ski-touring, canoeing and other outdoor activities. |
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Fishing Ally's Casting Clinic organises guided trips for trout and salmon in rivers and lochs. Tuition and equipment. |
Multi Activity Noah's Ark in Perth has a wide variety of indoor activites, mainly for children. |
Golf Gleneagles Golf Course is, of course, one of the premier venues in the country. |
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Tours: |
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Comrie. Amethyst Travel organise tailor-made tours of Scotland. |
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Car Hire: |
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Highland Perthshire Tourist Services Pitlochry.
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Pitlochry.
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Struan Rental Perth.
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