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PERTHSHIRE ATTRACTIONS

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.

THE PERTHSHIRE AREA

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. Fishing on the River Tay Golfing at Kenmore

Walking in Birnam Woods White Water Rafting

HISTORY

Perthshire the home to much of Scotland's development over 20 centuries.

St John's Kirk, Perth Water powered mill at Aberfeldy 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.

Black Watch Memorial

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. River Braan waterfalls at Rumbling Bridge Forest flowers

RIver Tummel near Loch Faskally Loch Tay

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

Falconry displays - European Owl Atholl Highlanders on parade 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.

Glenturret Distillery Pitlochry Festival Theatre