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ACTIVITIES CASTLES | CYCLING
| FISHING | GARDENS
| GOLF | MUSUEMS
& GALLERIES | PONY TREKING |WHAT
TO DO IN PERTH | WINTER SPORTS
| WOODLAND WALKS
CASTLESAll the following are within one hours drive of Perth, there are many more located throughout Perthshire.Abernethy Round Tower - 11th century tower. Ardoch Roman Camp - dating from 2nd century one of the largest roman camps in Scotland. |
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| Blair Castle (Blair Atholl)- this castle has 32 rooms displaying furniture and paintings. www.blair-castle.co.uk Castle Menzies - weem near aberfeldy, clan chief's 16th century Z plan fortified tower house showing later transition to mansion house. www.menzies.org Elcho Castle - complete fortified 16th century mansion with three projecting towers. Glamis Castle - childhood home of H.M. The Queen Mother. Guided tours of rooms and exhibitions, restaurant, shops, nature trail , Italian garden and children's play /picnic area. www.glamis-castle.co.uk Huntingtower Castle (Perth) - situated in Perth noted for fine painted decoration. Loch leven Castle (Kinross) - a short ferry trip to the island castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned. Scone Palace (Perth) - site of crowning place of kings and queens of Scotland. Unique collections in the many rooms open to the public. Vast grounds and beech maze. Restaurant and shop. www.scone-palace.co.uk  www.st.johns-kirk.co.uk www.historic-scotland.gov.uk CYCLINGCycle hire is available in Perth from Kinnoull Mountain Bikes (01738) 632998.Guided cycle treks are available Perth Tourist Board can provide you with suggestions for cycle routes and trails throughout the area including "cycle routes in highland Perthshire". www.basecamp-bikes.co.uk www.comriecroftbikes.co.uk www.scotcycle.co.uk www.lochtay.co.uk FISHINGThe River Tay is famous for salmon fishing and the local area offers a wealth of other salmon, sea trout and brown trout and trout fisheries.Coarse fishing for grayling, pike perch and roach is also a feature of this anglers paradise. From tiny mountain lochs to powerful rivers fishing in Perthshire offers you a challenge amidst spectacular scenery. 
Details of fishing seasons, local waters, permit costs and advise and information about fishing legislation are available for Perth Tourist Board. www.anglingintayside.co.uk www.pitlochryanglingclub.co.uk 
GARDENSBells Cherrybank Centre (Perth) - national heather collection, Pride of perth exhibition, coffee and whisky shop.Open: May - September, Oct - April by appointment only, also open Easter weekend. Branklyn Gardens (Perth) - a National Trust garden with many rare and unusual plants. Open: March - October. www.nts.org.uk Cluny House Garden (Aberfeldy) - wild woodland garden overlooking the strathtay valley. Open: March - October. Drummond Castle Gardens (near Crieff) - a fine formal garden, featured in United Artists film 'Rob Roy'. Open: May- October and open over Easter weekend. www.drummondcastlegardens.co.uk Kinross House Gardens - formal gardens famous for their yew hedges, herbaceous borders and rose beds. Open: April-September. Rodney Gardens (Perth) - overlooking the river Tay lovely for a relaxing stroll open all year. www.perthshiregardens.co.uk www.perthshirebigtreecountry.co.uk www.explorersgarden.com www.gatehousenursery.co.uk GOLFIn the heart of Perthshire there are a vast collection of exciting golf courses for all abilities. Nearly each town and village having a local course, with many set amidst spectacular scenery it may be difficult to keep your eye on the ball.For those looking for Championship courses St Andrews and Carnoustie are within one hours drive from Perth while Gleneagles is 12 miles from Perth In Perth the King James VI golf course is located on an island on the River Tay the only other golf course in such a location is in Perth - Australia !! The Perthshire Green Card is an 18 hole ticket which gives access to 13 superb courses five rounds for £ 82.00 or three rounds for £ 50.00. Simply buy a book of vouchers, book tee times in advance and hand over one voucher to starter before play commences. Valid April to October inclusive restrictions may apply. The following courses are included: Aberfeldy, Pitlochry, Taymouth Castle, Dunkeld, Strathmore, Alyth, Glenisla, Lynedoch, Murrayshall, King James VI, Craigie Hill, Whitemoss and Green Hotel in Kinross. The Perthshire Highland Ticket gives 5 days play on a choice of five 9 hole courses for only £ 50.00 or three days play for £ 32.00. The following courses are included: Dalmunzie, Blair Atholl, Strathtay, Strathmore (Alyth), Kenmore, Killin, St. Fillans, Comrie, Crieff Hydro, Crieff, Muthill and Milnathort Passport tickets can be purchased from any Tourist Information Centre in Perthshire or purchased in advance from the Perthshire Activity Line on 01577 861186 or direct from any participating course. A 'Golf in Perthshire' brochure is available from the Perthshire Tourist Board Telephone 01738 450600 Fax 01738 444863 or visit their website www.perthshire.co.uk/golf www.blairgowriegolfclub.co.uk www.crieffgolf.co.uk www.gleneagles.com www.kingjamesvi.co.uk www.taymouth.co.uk www.noahsarkgolf.com www.strathmoregolf.com www.scotland-golf.co.uk |
MUSUEMS & GALLERIESThe Scottish Crannog Centre (Kenmore) - visit Scotland's prehistoric loch-dwellers, guided tours, exhibits and ancient crafts bringing the past back to life. www.crannog.co.ukThe Black Watch Museum (Perth) - military history dating back two and half centuries, paintings, medals , uniforms. Car park, free entry. www.theblackwatch.co.uk/museum Innerrpeffray Library - the oldest existing public library in Scotland. Perth Museum and Art Gallery - one of the oldest in Britain, collections of art, social history and natural history. Admission Free. Fergusson Gallery (Perth) - devoted to the work of J.D.Fergusson. Shop. Admission Free. www.pkc.gov.uk/ah PONY TREKINGAvailable from the following contacts:-
www.glenmarkie.co.uk www.blaircastletrekking.co.uk
Ski-ing and snowboarding are available at Glenshee. This great ski
resort covers three different valleys and has the largest network
of lifts and tows in Britain. |
through densely wooded gorge an opportunity to spot for wildlife.
A visitors centre is run by the National Trust for Scotland.|
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