Perthshire is located in the centre of Scotland and offering a wide variety of
scenery, history, culture and sport.
While staying at Newmill Farm on the A9 road, nowhere in Perthshire is
that distant.
You can experience the grandeur of the Highland scenery in the north,
the historic glens in the west, the farmland and fruit growing fields
in the east, and the fishing loch of Loch Leven and nature reserve on
the southern boundary. And thoughout the region the River Tay and its
tributaries provide beauty and recreation.
Not every visitor is looking for the same persuits, so the information
below is only a selection of the wide variety that exists. It is
hoped that this will attract interest and the decision to
visit this area.
RECREATION
Activities for the
energetic and daring to
the more leisurely.
Water sports and fishing on the Rivers and Lochs.
Golf for all standards on over 30 courses.
Walking from the Munros to the Town trails.
Winter skiing in Glenshee.
HISTORY
Perthshire the home to much of Scotland's
development over 20
centuries.
Pontius Pilot was said to have been born in Fortingall
St Fillan brought Christianity to the area in AD 703
Dunkeld became the first ecclesiastical capital of Scotland.
Castles abound, Castle Menzies, Blair Castle, and Glamis Castle
to mention but three.
Scone where 42 Kings of Scotland were crowned on the Stone of Destiny.
Water mills that still produce Oatmeal today to the first Whisky Distillery.
So much more history to be discover in every Glen, Loch, River,
and Town.
NATURAL BEAUTY
Enjoying both Lowland and Highland scenery.
Contains some of the finest Loch and River
in Scotland.
Breathtaking Waterfalls.
Trees and woodlands renowned throughout
Europe.
Osprey breeding location and interesting
widlife.
VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
Visit any of the Tourist information Centres and find endless attractions to suit all tastes.
Theatres at Pitlochry and Perth.
Art Galleries and Museums.
Working craft centre for glass, crystal, pottery and woodwork.
Distilleries round most corners.
Wildlife centres and so so much more.