TIME FOR AN ADVENTURE!
From gorge walks to golf, peaks and palaces, Perthshire truly has got it all
READY for a truly unforgettable adventure? Then head to pretty Perthshire, where you will find a range of experiences – and something for the whole family to enjoy. Experience the exhilaration of bungee jumping, river tubing and gorge walking, bag a Munro, step back to the Iron Age or try a whisky tour and tasting.
Are you brave enough for a Highland Fling Bungee at Killiecrankie? This is a once-in-a-lifetime free-fall experience of 130ft over the River Garry near Pitlochry.
If you’d rather keep your feet on the ground, see how many of the region’s Munros – mountains over 3,000ft – you can bag. Scale Ben Chonzie, north of Crieff, and Schiehallion near Kinloch Rannoch – one of Scotland’s most iconic peaks – before tackling the highest mountain in the Southern Highlands, Ben Lawers, north of Loch Tay.
There are 250 miles of way-marked walking trails across Perthshire, and you can tee-off on some of the most family friendly golf courses around.
Take a leisurely stroll along Lady Mary’s Walk in Crieff, or get on your bike at Comrie Croft for some spectacular cycling trails.
It’s easy to immerse yourself in the region’s dramatic past. Visit the crowning place of Scottish kings at Scone Palace, uncover the story of the Black Watch regiment at Balhousie Castle, and step into an Iron Age dwelling at the Scottish Crannog Centre, by Loch Tay, open from March 30.
At Blair Castle and Gardens, the ancestral home of the Dukes of Atholl, find out how Queen Victoria’s stay led to the creation of Europe’s only private army, the Atholl Highlanders.
The enchanting Lochleven Castle – reached by boat – offers exciting tales about Mary, Queen of Scots; the tower house where
she was held is one of Scotland’s oldest, built in the 1300s.
If you fancy a dram, there is an incredible selection of distilleries – from the smallest to the oldest – or follow the Public Art Trail along the banks of the River Tay. Catch the Riverside Light Nights light show until February 14, and check out the newly reopened Perth Theatre and Concert Hall for a packed calendar of entertainment.
As spring approaches, delight in the spectacular scenery of ‘Big Tree Country’ and see if you can spot an osprey at Loch of Lowes Wildlife Reserve near Dunkeld.
Music lovers won’t want to miss BBC Music’s Biggest Weekend at Scone Palace from May 25-28, with acts including Simple Minds, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Jamie Cullum.
If all this sounds like fun, follow the adventures of a galloping giant (Large) and a tiny traveller (Little) in a series of short videos, in which they discover all the things to do in Big Tree Country. The films are full of ideas for visitors – from adrenaline-fuelled activities and lush landscapes to local produce and rich history… plus a few surprises!
Learn more at www.visitscotland.com/ perthshire.