Close Attractions
Perthshire – The Heart of Scotland
Situated in the very heart of Scotland, Perthshire represents the perfect place to find all that you expect of a great Scottish holiday. Perth is little more than one hour by road from Glasgow &Edinburgh and the Trossachs &the Scottish Highlands are also within very easy reach.
Think of Scotland and you think of lochs, mountains and forests, think of castles, the whisky trail and our history. Golf, fishing and walking –all are readily on hand from your base here in Perth.
Perth Concert Hall - a stunning modern facility with leading edge technology attracting some of the top acts in the country.
Scone Palace - once the crowning place of Kings of Scotland –just outside Perth this 5 star visitor attraction is regarded as a national treasure with so much to see and enjoy for all the family from the magnificent architecture, stunning art and antiques to the superb landscape
Perth Racecourse –voted the Best Small Racecourse in Scotland and is a favourite with both regular and newcomers to the racing scene
Museum &Art Gallery - one of the oldest museums in the UK with more than half a million objects.
Perthshire –a walkers paradise. Her e in Perthshire you will find hundreds of world class walking routes ranging from way marked forest trails to lofty peaks and pleasant meandering gardens.
Fishing on the Tay –the Tay is one of the premier salmon rivers of Europe
Golfing –Perth is ideal for the golf enthusiast with the Championship courses of Gleneagles, St. Andrews, and Carnoustie just a short drive away.
Curling –at Dewars Centre –just a very short stroll from Rowanlea
Castles –As well as the famous Glamis Castle &Scone Palace other local castles include Kinfauns, Rhynd, Elcho &Huntingtower Castles
Stanley Mills –one of the best preserved relics of the 18th Century Industrial Revolution built with the support of the English cotton baron Richard Arkwright.
Useful Links
What’s On In Perth
www.perthcity.co.uk
Perth Theatre &Concert Hall
www.horsecross.co.uk
Perth Racing
www.perth-races.co.uk/home.asp
Gardens
www.perthshiregardens.com
Historical Sites &Castles
www.perthshire-scotland.co.uk
www.glamis-castle.co.uk
www.scone-palace.co.uk
www.blair-castle.co.uk/
Shopping
www.perthcity.co.uk
www.houseofbruar.com
Golf Course
www.murrayshall.co.uk
www.standrews.org.uk
www.gleneagles.com
www.theblairgowriegolfclub.co.uk