Places to visit - Scotland Directory
Guided Tour from the Visitor Centre
To and out more about the exciting history, architecture and current activities of the University, join us on a tour of the campus. In addition, in summer you can enjoy a fantastic view of the city by
The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery is Scotland’s oldest public museum and is home to a wide range of amazing artefacts – from meteorites to mummies.
Based on the leafy campus of the University of Glasgow, the museum and art gallery are
16th century castle still owned by the Clan Menzies. It was involved in the turbulent history of the highlands and Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed here a few days before the battle of Culoden. Clan museum tour of 30 rooms
Castle Menzies
Raptor World is a Bird of Prey & Falconry Acitivity Company offering handling and flying sessions, field trips, demonstrations and courses. Gift Vouchers are available affording all an opportunity to experience the complete 'Bird of
The River Ericht runs close to the centre of Blairgowrie and takes its name from the Scots Gaelic word for `beauteous`! The banks of the river provide a delightful walk at any time of year with plenty of natural and historical interest en
Loch of Clunie is one of five attractive freshwater lochs situated close to the main A923 between the towns of Dunkeld and Blairgowrie. The east side of the loch runs close to an unclassified road and there is a pleasant walk from Clunie
Gatehouse Nursery is a small family run business, started in 1997 selling mainly bedding plants, we now stock a wide range of hardy plants most of which are suitable for growing at this height (1000ft).
We do not have an actual stock list
Based in Aberfeldy, Highland Safaris Gold Panning & Visitor Centre offer award winning Land Rover safaris and Off Road Driving as well as a chance to pan for gold in our purpose built panning flume at Scotland's first Safari Lodge.
At 119 miles the mighty River Tay is the longest in Scotland. It begins life as tiny spring on Ben Lui and changes its name several times before it passes through Loch Tay. By the time it reaches the end of its majestic journey it is
Here at Pitlochry Baptist we are a growing church made up of people from many walks of life who share a passion for God, a love for one another, and for the community here in the beautiful Perthshire countryside. Wherever you are in your
Opened 1858, architect C Buckeridge of Oxford, nave extended 1890. Organ by Hele (1903). Reredos by Sir Ninian Comper, pulpit panels by pupils of Miss Kinderslay of Cliffe, Dorchester. Stained glass windows by various artists including E
Fishing on The Urrard Beat – a beautiful peaceful scenic spot along the River Garry. A place to reflect and enjoy the historical atmosphere of Killiecrankie. You can fish for brown trout or salmon with the occasional sea trout. Urrard
Black Spout Wood is situated to the south of the highland resort town of Pitlochry and takes its name from the impressive Black Spout waterfall, some sixty metres high on the Edradour Burn. A series of waymarked paths meanders through the
A 4.5 ha (11 a) beacon hill with splendid views. The path from the small car park to the summit has been extended to form the Dunmore Trail in memory of John, Earl of Dunmore (1939-80), member of the NTS Council and Executive Committee,
Farragon Hill translates from the Gaelic as `St Fergan's Hill` and is a distinctive feature overlooking Strathtay and the expanse of high heather moorland that stretches west from Pitlochry to Schiehallion. At 2559ft (783m) Farragon Hill
This was first of the three major Jacobite uprisings. A famous wooded gorge where, in 1689, Government troops were routed by Jacobite forces led by John Graham of Claverhouse, 'Bonnie Dundee'. Both sides suffered heavy losses and Dundee
Clan Donnachaidh Museum is dedicated to the clan which bears its name. The name Donnachaidh means “children of Duncan”. Inside the museum you will discover a variety of items, including documents, pictures, books and so forth, which relate
Deep in the heart of Highland Perthshire, lying sheltered by the hills of Atholl, is the village of Blair Atholl, where the meeting of the rivers Tilt and Garry have witnessed so much of life over the centuries. Here in the Atholl Country
The area around the River Tummel and Loch Tummel is known as Strathtummel and is one of the most beautiful parts of Perthshires Big Tree Country, with ever changing colours throughout the seasons and a great choice of walks, cycle routes
The grounds at Blair Castle were laid out by the 2nd Duke of Atholl in the 18th century. In the hollow east of the castle, he made a magnificent 9 acre walled garden. A statue of Hercules is placed above the garden with a spectacular view
