Highland Perthshire

The Highland border cuts diagonally across Scotland from Dumbarton to Stonehaven, dividing the county of Perthshire into two distinctive regions. Highland Perthshire, spreading north of a line from Comrie to Blairgowrie, is a land of mountains, forest and lochs, with some of the finest scenery in the UK. The ancient city of Dunkeld, on the main A9 road from Perth to Inverness, is the main gateway to the region.

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Top attractions

These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Highland Perthshire.

  • Castle

    Blair Castle

    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…

  • Museum

    Scottish Crannog Centre

    Less than a mile south of Kenmore on the banks of Loch Tay is the fascinating Scottish Crannog Centre, perched on stilts above the loch. Crannogs –…

  • Visitor Centre

    Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre

    Opened in 2017, this architecturally stunning visitor centre is perched above the dam on the River Tummel, and houses an exhibition that details the…

  • Distillery

    Edradour Distillery

    This is proudly Scotland’s smallest and most picturesque distillery and one of the best to visit: you can see the whole process, easily explained, in one…

  • Gardens

    Dunkeld House Grounds

    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…

  • Church

    Dunkeld Cathedral

    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,…

  • Historic Site

    Pass of Killiecrankie

    The beautiful, rugged Pass of Killiecrankie, 3.5 miles north of Pitlochry, where the River Garry tumbles through a narrow gorge, was the site of the 1689…

  • Castle

    Castle Menzies

    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…

  • Distillery

    Aberfeldy Distillery

    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…

  • Gallery

    Watermill

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

  • Wildlife Reserve

    Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Centre

    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…

  • Gardens

    Explorers Garden

    This gem of a garden is based around plants brought to Scotland by 18th- and 19th-century Scottish botanists and explorers such as David Douglas (after…

  • Museum

    Queen’s View Visitor Centre

    The Queen's View at the eastern end of Loch Tummel is a magnificent viewpoint with a vista along the loch to the conical peak of Schiehallion (1083m)…

  • Distillery

    Blair Athol Distillery

    Tours here focus on whisky making and the blending of this well-known dram. More detailed private tours give you greater insights and superior tastings.

  • Museum

    Atholl Country Life Museum

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

  • Museum

    Beatrix Potter Exhibition & Garden

    In the middle of Birnam village is the small, leafy Beatrix Potter Garden; the children’s author, who wrote the evergreen story of Peter Rabbit, spent her…

  • Gallery

    Wild Space

    This combined art gallery, interpretation centre and bookshop is run by environmental charity the John Muir Trust. It stages exhibitions of contemporary…

  • Museum

    Killiecrankie Visitor Centre

    Located near the site of the Battle of Killiecrankie, this visitor centre has great interactive displays on the Jacobite rebellion and local flora and…

Top experiences

Whether it’s a guided tour of a historic landmark, private tasting of local delicacies, or an off-road adventure — explore the best experiences in Highland Perthshire.

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