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CateranTrail getsagreat supporter

One of Scotland’s great trails located in the heart of Highland Perthshire has welcomed its first business supporter.

Found at Enochdhu near Kirkmichael, Tallavey Cottages is a gold green tourism award-winning accommodation that is offering a perfect starting or resting point for Cateran Trail visitors.

The trail is a fully waymarked 103km route through Perthshire and the Angus glens in the heart of Scotland that is divided into five stages that can be explored over five days.

The Supporting the Cateran Trail scheme was launched in 2020 and allows hotels, B&Bs and businesses of all sizes in Perthshire and Angus along the route to broaden their “green credentials” and contribute towards the improvement and maintenance of the popular route.

The route is managed and maintained by Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT).

Tallavey Cottages collects voluntary donations of £1 on every overnight booking from its guests to support PKCT’s efforts to increase access along the Cateran Trail and keep it one of Scotland’s great trails.

Clare Hamilton, owner of Tallavey Cottages, said: “The past year has highlighted just how important access to the outdoors and protection of our natural environment are to our recovery from COVID-19.

“We have been lucky enough to be able to walk along part of the Cateran Trail every day and our guests at Tallavey have loved it too.

“We are proud to support the work of PKCT and contribute to the upkeep of the trail.”

PKCT’s trust director Peter Quinn added: “Given the new year has seen renewed restrictions due to COVID-19, it is incredibly heart-warming that Tallavey has decided to help support our efforts to look after the Cateran Trail given the economic impact closures across the hospitality industry have adversely meant for those businesses.

“The proximity of the cottages to the Cateran Trail make them an ideal place for visitors to stage two of the route starting off or needing a rest.”

Hotels, B&Bs and businesses wishing to also help support the Cateran Trail can visit www.caterantrail.org or get in touch with Peter at PKCT via peter. quinn@pkct.org