Highland Perthshire

Blair Castle

Highland Perthshire

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Scotland, magnificent Blair Castle – and its surrounding estates – is the seat of the Duke of Atholl, head…

Dunkeld House Grounds

Highland Perthshire

Waymarked walks lead upstream from Dunkeld Cathedral through the gorgeous grounds of Dunkeld House Hotel, formerly a seat of the dukes of Atholl. In the…

Dunkeld Cathedral

Highland Perthshire

Situated on the grassy banks of the River Tay, Dunkeld Cathedral is one of the most beautifully sited churches in Scotland; don’t miss it on a sunny day,…

Castle Menzies

Highland Perthshire

Castle Menzies is the 16th-century seat of the chief of clan Menzies (ming-iss), magnificently set against a forest backdrop. Inside it reeks of…

Aberfeldy Distillery

Highland Perthshire

At the eastern end of Aberfeldy, the home of the famous Dewar's blend offers a good 90-minute tour. After the usual overblown film, there’s a museum…

Watermill

Highland Perthshire

You could while away several hours at this converted watermill, which houses a cafe, bookshop and art gallery exhibiting contemporary works of art. The…

Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Centre

Highland Perthshire

Loch of the Lowes, 2 miles east of Dunkeld off the A923, has a visitor centre devoted to red squirrels and the majestic osprey. There’s a birdwatching…

Atholl Country Life Museum

Highland Perthshire

This eccentric collection housed in the old village school celebrates local life through the ages, with exhibits ranging from a letter from a Canadian…