Walking
The area offers a net work of inspiring paths spectacular scenery
and wildlife including Ospreys – at Loch of the Lowes and
red squirrels not to be missed! Visitors return year after year
for the walking alone. There is a good integrated network with
well signposted forest trails and separate mountain bike routes.
The area is aptly called ‘Big Tree Country’.
Golf
There is an interesting 18 hole course at Dunkeld with some of
the most wonderful views, the new club house has an enviable position
with views across Dunkeld and the catering is excellent for a
meal. St Andrews, Gleneagles, Carnoustie, Taymouth Castle and
Rosemount in Blairgowrie are all within reach as are many smaller
and interesting local courses.
Gardens
Many local gardens are open during the summer with Scotland’s
Garden Scheme. The Beatrix Potter Garden in Birnam is well worth
a visit, also the Scottish Plant Hunter’s Garden –
the Explorers Garden at Pitlochry Theatre, the Hercules Garden
at Blair Castle should not be missed – an 11 acre walled
garden that has been restored.
Shop
An interesting and unusual range of shops. Going
Pottie in Cathedral Street is a must! There are trains and
buses to Glasgow and Edinburgh for a different day out.
Arts/
Music
There is plenty to offer, including events at; Birnam Arts, Pitlochry
Theatre, Perth Concert Hall and Theatre and many local musical
events. The Taybank has many informal folk meetings too. Birnam
Institute is well worth a visit for the Beatrix Potter exhibition,
interesting shop and good coffee or light lunch.
Castles
Glamis Castle is a favorite; also Blair Castle and Scone Palace
are close.
Whisky
Never far away - there are distilleries to visit in Aberfeldy,
Crieff and Pitlochry.
Outdoor
Activities
The list is endless – whatever the weather! Canoeing, rafting,
climbing, clay pigeon shooting, 4 wheel drive course, quads and
some of the finest fishing on local lochs and rivers.
Links
to find out what’s on
www.dunkeldandbirnam.com
www.visitdunkeld.com
