Local Attractions

The Fair City of Perth is majestically set upon the River Tay and is famous for its varied specialist shops and its many cafes, superb restaurants and bars. From early summer the floral displays that adorn the town are a delight to see. There are several museums to visit including the Black Watch Regimental Museum and for entertainment there is the theatre, concert hall, cinema, ice rink, leisure pool and nearby Scone race course.

Travel:

Perth is within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow International airports. The apartment is only 5 minutes drive from the M90/A90 Edinburgh to Aberdeen route and only 10 minutes to the M9/A9 that links Perth with Stirling and Inverness, making travel around the area easy. The train service runs to all parts of Scotland and the local buses provide an alternative form of cheap transport.

Distances:

Edinburgh 1 hr; Glasgow 1¼ hr; St Andrews 1 hr; Dunfermline 40 mins; Gleneagles 20 mins; The Trossachs 1 ½ hr; Stirling 50 mins; Crieff 30 mins; Fife coastal villages 1 hr ; Aviemore 1¾ hr; Inverness 2 ¼ hr; Dundee 30 mins;

Here is a selection of places to visit and things to do:

Holiday Attractions

Kinnoull Hill is a tranquil haven for people and wildlife with miles of paths and nature trails through the mixed woodland as well as stunning views across the Perthshire countryside.

Historic sights: Scone Palace; Glamis Castle; Falkland Palace; Kellie Castle; Discovery Point

Gardens: Branklyn Gardens; Drummond Castle; Cluny House Gardens; Botanic Gardens

Distilleries: Glenturret, Crief; Edradour, Pitlochry; Dewar. Aberfeldy; Bell’s, Blair Atholl

Adventure: Go Ape–High Wire; Xscape Braehead; Active Kid Park; Adventure Perthshire

Islands: Arran, Mull; Skye; Harris; Lewis; Barra; N & S Uist; Orkney Islands; Shetland Islands

Others: Falkirk Wheel; Secret Bunker; Royal Yacht Britannia; Wildlife Centre; New Lanark

Perthshire Fishing

Fishing: An array of river and loch fishing available to the game and coarse angler alike. The River Tay which runs through the heart of Perthshire is one of the premier salmon and trout rivers of Europe. This is truly an angler’s paradise. (Permits required)

Willowgate Trout & Salmon Fishery. The fishery comprises of a 9 acre fly only trout loch and 4 miles of Salmon fishing on the River Tay. The loch is regularly stocked with grade one fully finned hard fighting Rainbow, Blue & Brown Trout with a minimum size of 2lb up to 15lb + and is open all year round.

Forbes Of Kingennie fishing. Kingennie has trout (rainbow, blue, gold, brown) and coarse fishing, with bait and fly-fishing on four well-stocked pools year-round. Created and owned by former Scottish National Fly Fishing Champion Mike Forbes, the complex at Kingennie includes a Country House with restaurant, and an angling equipment and gift shop.

P.D.Malloch Fishing Supplies. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned professional, P.D. Malloch's stock the equipment you need to catch the type of fish you want.

Perthshire Golf

Golf courses: More than 40 courses in Perthshire including the superb Gleneagles Kings and Queens courses. There is also access to over 60 more courses around the area...... Pure Golfing Pleasure

North Inch Golf Course. The North Inch Golf Course is one of the oldest in Scotland. A mix of links and parkland in character, it can offer the resident and visitor alike with a pleasant and varied game.

King James VI Golf course. The country's only self-contained river island golf course, King James VI Golf Club offers a beautiful but challenging environment for both novices and advanced players alike.

Craigie Hill Golf Club. Set in beautiful Perthshire, the course is located on the western edge of the historic City of Perth.from distraction or interruption.

Murrayshall Golf Course. Murrayshall provides a sanctuary for guests to enjoy their golf, business or simply pleasure in unspoiled elegance, removed from distraction or interruption.

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