Ochil Hills

Friday, midday

Your abode is, charmingly, in the middle of nowhere so stop off for a hearty lunch en route at The Tormaukin, an old droving inn deep in the Ochil Hills.

2pm

Check into the glamping option at Alexander House (from £150 a night, www.alexanderhousescotland. com/). Juniper is a converted old 7.5 tonne Leyland horse truck. Surreal, but gorgeous, she sleeps two adults comfortably, plus she can fit in two small children and a dog.

2:30pm

Head for the hills, the Ochils that break south from the site, for a wee ramble. Best avoid entering the field where your brace of “pet” Highland cows live, just by Juniper.

5:30pm

Time for a glass of bubbly (they leave a bottle for guests) in your wood-fired outdoor hot tub. Gaze out towards Perthshire’s hills and as far as the Angus Glens to the northeast.

7:30pm

Enjoy the tasty hamper you’ve booked through Alexander House from nearby Café Mimi’s. Proper Scotch eggs, tasty baguettes and chunky homebaking tempt.

Saturday, 9am

Drive (or cycle) south to Dollar Glen to enjoy a life-affirming hike up and down the spectacular gorge.

10:30am

At the top of the glen you’ll find brooding Castle Campbell. It’s worth a peek inside to imagine yourself back in the 15th century when the eponymous clan held sway.

1pm

Enjoy lunch at Dollar’s trim Bridge Street Kitchen. Twice-baked Isle of Mull Cheddar soufflé stars alongside meatballs sourced from Dollarbank Farm and spiced from Morocco.

3pm

It’s whisky time. Nip into family owned Tullibardine Distillery.

7pm

Click and collect from Perthshire butcher Simon Howie and cook your succulent steaks on the gas BBQ.

9pm

Back into the hot tub for stargazing.

Sunday, 9am

Savour a fortifying ramble around the Ochil Hills, or say goodbye in style with another wood-fired dip. ■

A car is the best way to get to and around the Ochil Hills, though it is enjoyable cycling country too. See www.visitscotland.com