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 Castle Menzies, Weem, Aberfeldy, Perthshire
PH15 2JD Tel: 01887 820982. A spectacular sixteenth century castle,
restored by the Menzies Clan Society seat of the Chiefs of Clan
Menzies for over 400 years and importantly situated. Bonnie Prince
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Croftmoraig
Stone Circle, near Aberfeldy. Croftmoraig is an incredibly impressive
monument, with its concentric rings and outliers on an artificial
platform. The site was excavated in 1965. About 4 miles west of Aberfeldy. |
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Glengoulandie Deer Park, Foss, Aberfeldy,
Perthshire PH16 5HL. Tel: 01887 830495. Glengoulandie Country
Park is situated at the foot of Schiehallion, "the fairy
mountain of the Caledonians". www.glengoulandie.co.uk. About 8 miles west of Aberfeldy. |
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The red sandstone ruins of Arbroath Abbey
are located close to the centre of the town. A splendid new visitors'
centre contains a range of interpretative displays with a viewing
gallery from which much of the Abbey can be seen. Location: In the centre of Arbroath. |
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Arbroath
Smokies. Smoking haddock is still very much a cottage industry
in Arbroath with a designated area within the town. When visiting
Arbroath head for the "fit of the toon" where your
nose will soon lead you to the nearest smoke house. www.arbroath-smokie.co.uk . Location: In the centre of Arbroath. |
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Barry Water Mill NTS, Barry, Carnoustie, Angus
DD7 7RJ. Tel: 01241 856761. Barry Mill was the heart of this
small rural community in the 19th century, providing work and
social opportunities for local people. Until as late as 1982
the mill was still working – the last of its kind in Angus
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Auchterarder Golf Club, Orchil Road, Auchterarder
PH3 1LS Tel: 01764 662804. Auchterarder Golf Club is located
in the heart of Perthshire and welcomes visitors all year round.
Our parkland course has spectacular views towards Glendevon and
runs along side the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles. www.auchterardergolf.co.uk.
Location: On the outskirts
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Tullibardine
Chapel, near Gleneagles. One of the most complete and unaltered
small medieval churches in Scotland, founded in 1446 by the Murray
family for the use of the Earls and Dukes of Atholl, and largely
rebuilt about 1500. The church today is no longer in use but
is well preserved with much of the original architectural detail
still intact, in the care of Historic Scotland. About 4 miles west of Auchterarder. |
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Drummond Castle, Muthill, Crieff, Perth &
Kinross PH5 2AA. Tel: 01764 681257. The Castle is famous for
its magnificent Italianate parterre gardens, one of the finest
formal gardens in Europe. Originally laid out in 1630 by John
Drummond, 2nd Earl of Perth and Italianised and embellished with
a number of fine statues in 1830. A special feature is the unique
17th century Sundial. The castle is not open to the public, but
the Gardens afford splendid views of the buildings and surrounding
countryside. www. drummondcastlegardens.co.uk. About 9 miles northwest of Auchterarder. |
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Auchingarrich
Wildlife Centre, Comrie, Perthshire PH6 2JS. Tel: 01764 679469.
Axis Deer, Beaver, Carsac Foxes, Chamois, Chinchillas, Chinese
Water Deer, Chipmunks, Coatamundi, Donkey, Fallow Deer, Genit,
Guinea Pigs, Goats and much more. Adventure playground, Picnic
area, woodland walks. www.auchingarrich.co.uk. About 10 miles northwest of Auchterarder. |
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Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire
PH18 5TL. Tel: 01796 481207. The ancient seat of the Dukes and
Earls of Atholl, the castle enjoys one of Scotland’s finest
settings in the heart of Highland Perthshire. With its roots
in the 13th century, Blair Castle’s history extends over
some 740 years. It was one of the first private homes to open
to the public in Scotland, and visitors can enjoy the castle,
its extensive collections and the beautiful grounds. www.blair-castle.co.uk.
Location: On the outskirts
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Killiecrankie
NTS Visitor Centre, Killiecrankie, Pitlochry, PH16 5LG. Tel:
01796 473233. Just to the south of Blair Atholl, the Pass of
Killiecrankie was the site of a famous Jacobite battle in 1689.
The Killiecrankie NTS Visitor Centre tells the story of the battle
and of the local wildlife and vegetation that has led to Killiecrankie
being declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest. About 3 miles
southeast of Blair Atholl. |
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Edradour Distillery, Pitlochry, Perthshire
PH16 5JP. Tel: 01796 473524. Edradour whisky is produced in Scotland's
smallest distillery, lying in the hills overlooking Pitlochry
from the east. Edradour is the last survivor of the long tradition
of farmhouse distilleries. www.edradour.co.uk. About 9 miles southeast of Blair Atholl. |
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Meikleour Beech Hedge. The great hedge of Meikleour
forms an incredible living wall of beech trees 30 metres (100ft)
high and 530 metres (1/3 mile) long. The trees were planted in
1745 and are now officially recognised in the Guinness Book of
Records as the highest hedge in the world. Adjacent to the A93.
About 4 miles south of
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Meigle
Sculptured Stone Museum, Meigle, Near Coupar Angus, Perth and
Kinross PH12. Tel: 01828 640 612. The Museum at Meigle displays
a magnificent collection of 26 sculptured monuments dating from
the late 8th to the late 10th centuries. Making up one of the
most important collections of early medieval sculpture in Western
Europe, they are all that survive of a centre of Pictish wealth
and patronage. About 9 miles east of Blairgowrie. |
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Kilmahog
Woollen Mill, Kilmahog, By Callander, Perthshire FK17 8HD. Tel:
01877 330268. A 250 year old mill from Scotland's textile and
industrial heritage, complete with original water wheel. Location: On the outskirts of Callander. |
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Doune Castle, near Dunblane. Tel 01786 841742.
Doune Castle is an imposing Medieval castle built at the end
of the 14th Century for Robert Stewart, the first Duke of Albany.
Its most striking feature is the 100ft high gatehouse which includes
the splendid Lord's Hall with its musicians' gallery, double
fireplace and carved oak screen. The Castle was most famously
used as the setting for Monty Python’s Holy Grail. About 8 miles northwest of Callander. |
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The red sandstone ruins of Arbroath Abbey
are located close to the centre of the town. A splendid new visitors'
centre contains a range of interpretative displays with a viewing
gallery from which much of the Abbey can be seen. About 7 miles northeast of Carnoustie. |
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Arbroath
Smokies. Smoking haddock is still very much a cottage industry
in Arbroath with a designated area within the town. When visiting
Arbroath head for the "fit of the toon" where your
nose will soon lead you to the nearest smoke house. www.arbroath-smokie.co.uk.
About 7 miles northeast
of Carnoustie. |
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Barry Water Mill NTS, Barry, Carnoustie, Angus
DD7 7RJ. Tel: 01241 856761. Barry Mill was the heart of this
small rural community in the 19th century, providing work and
social opportunities for local people. Until as late as 1982
the mill was still working – the last of its kind in Angus
– producing oatmeal and finally animal feed. Location: On the outskirts of Carnoustie. |
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Meikleour Beech Hedge. The great hedge of Meikleour
forms an incredible living wall of beech trees 30 metres (100ft)
high and 530 metres (1/3 mile) long. The trees were planted in
1745 and are now officially recognised in the Guinness Book of
Records as the highest hedge in the world. Adjacent to the A93.
About 4 miles west of
Coupar Angus. |
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Meigle
Sculptured Stone Museum, Meigle, Near Coupar Angus, Perth and
Kinross PH12. Tel: 01828 640 612. The Museum at Meigle displays
a magnificent collection of 26 sculptured monuments dating from
the late 8th to the late 10th centuries. Making up one of the
most important collections of early medieval sculpture in Western
Europe, they are all that survive of a centre of Pictish wealth
and patronage. About 5 miles northeast of Coupar Angus. |
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Auchterarder Golf Club, Orchil Road, Auchterarder
PH3 1LS Tel: 01764 662804. Auchterarder Golf Club is located
in the heart of Perthshire and welcomes visitors all year round.
Our parkland course has spectacular views towards Glendevon and
runs along side the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles. www.auchterardergolf.co.uk.
About 8 miles southeast
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Tullibardine
Chapel, near Gleneagles. One of the most complete and unaltered
small medieval churches in Scotland, founded in 1446 by the Murray
family for the use of the Earls and Dukes of Atholl, and largely
rebuilt about 1500. The church today is no longer in use but
is well preserved with much of the original architectural detail
still intact, in the care of Historic Scotland. About 7 miles southeast of Crieff. |
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Drummond Castle, Muthill, Crieff, Perth &
Kinross PH5 2AA. Tel: 01764 681257. The Castle is famous for
its magnificent Italianate parterre gardens, one of the finest
formal gardens in Europe. Originally laid out in 1630 by John
Drummond, 2nd Earl of Perth and Italianised and embellished with
a number of fine statues in 1830. A special feature is the unique
17th century Sundial. The castle is not open to the public, but
the Gardens afford splendid views of the buildings and surrounding
countryside. www.drummondcastlegardens.co.uk. About 3 miles south of Crieff. |
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Auchingarrich
Wildlife Centre, Comrie, Perthshire PH6 2JS. Tel: 01764 679469.
Axis Deer, Beaver, Carsac Foxes, Chamois, Chinchillas, Chinese
Water Deer, Chipmunks, Coatamundi, Donkey, Fallow Deer, Genit,
Guinea Pigs, Goats and much more. Adventure playground, Picnic
area, woodland walks. www.auchingarrich.co.uk. About 5 miles west of Crieff. |
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The Famous Grouse Experience, The Hosh, Crieff,
Perthshire PH7 4HA. Tel: 01764 656565. As Scotland’s oldest
distillery Glenturret has had a long and colourful history. From
illicit stills and smugglers, through the worldwide boom in Scottish
whisky to near dereliction post-prohibition, the site here at
Glenturret has survived through the centuries.It is the most
visited distillery in Scotland. www.famousgrouse.co.uk. About 2 miles north of Crieff. |
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Doune Castle, near Dunblane. Tel 01786 841742.
Doune Castle is an imposing Medieval castle built at the end
of the 14th Century for Robert Stewart, the first Duke of Albany.
Its most striking feature is the 100ft high gatehouse which includes
the splendid Lord's Hall with its musicians' gallery, double
fireplace and carved oak screen. The Castle was most famously
used as the setting for Monty Python’s Holy Grail. About 3 miles west of Dunblane. |
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Dunblane
Cathedral, The Cross, Dunblane, Perthshire FK15 0AQ. Dunblane
Cathedral, built on a Christian site first established by Saint
Blane around the year 600, is one of the few surviving medieval
churches in Scotland. Location: In the centre of Dunblane. |
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Blair
Drummond Safari & Leisure Park. Tel:
01786 841456. Drive amongst wild animals, performing sea lion
shows, boat safari round chimpanzee island, adventure playgrounds.
About 4 miles west of
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Discovery Point Antarctic Museum, Discovery
Quay, Dundee, Angus & Dundee Tel: 01382 201245. Discovery
Point is home of Captain Scott's famous ship RSS Discovery. Discovery
was one of the last wooden three-masted ships to be built in
Britain and the first to be constructed specifically for scientific
research. An all-weather, multi-award-winning Five-Star visitor
attraction, with state of the art audio visual and multimedia
exhibitions. www.rrsdiscovery.com. Location: On the outskirts of Dundee. |
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Mills
Observatory, Glamis Road, Balgay Park, Dundee DD2 2UB.Tel: 01382
435967. The Observatory is located in Balgay Park, on the wooded
summit of Balgay Hill, one mile west of Dundee City Centre. The
building with its distinctive papier-maché dome, was opened
in 1935. It houses a refracting telescope, a small planetarium
and display areas. It is Britain’s only full-time public
observatory and entry is FREE. About 1 mile west of Dundee. |
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Tealing Earth House and Dovecot. Tealing is
a village 9 miles north of Dundee. The earth house near Tealing
dates from the Iron Age. Originally there would have been a wooden
hut here and the tunnel underground would have provided a cool
place to store grain and food. There is a fine Dovecote (a house
to keep doves or pigeons) dating from 1595. About 9 miles north of Dundee. |
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Frigate Unicorn, Victoria Dock, Dundee, DD1 3JA. Tel: 01382 200
893. His Majesty's Frigate Unicorn, of 46 guns, was built for
the Royal Navy in the Royal Dockyard at Chatham, and launched
in 1824. The classic sailing frigate was a fast and rakish vessel
yet still large enough to carry a useful armament, and it was
one of the most successful warship designs of the age. Unicorn's
construction, however, is far from conventional and she is a
unique survivor from the last grand flourish of wooden shipbuilding,
before it was eclipsed by steam and iron. The Frigate Unicorn
is now the most completely original preserved wooden sailing
ship in the world. www.frigateunicorn.org. Location: On the outskirts of Dundee. |
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Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife
Reserve, Dunkeld. Loch of the Lowes covers 98 hectares and from
early April to late August the star attraction is a pair of breeding
ospreys. Their nest is situated within 150 metres of our observation
hide, allowing osprey family life to be observed through binoculars,
telescopes and closed-circuit television. About 1 mile northeast of Dunkeld. |
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The
Hermitage, Near Dunkeld, Perthshire. Tel: 01350 728641. An attractive
woodland walk leads along the banks of the River Braan, through
mixed woodland and past a single-arched bridge to the picturesque
folly of Ossian’s Hall. Here are some spectacularly tall
Douglas fir trees, including one of Britain’s tallest at
over 210ft. About 1 mile
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Dunkeld Cathedral. Dunkeld Cathedral lies on
the north bank of the River Tay. With the river on one side and
open land leading to hills on the other, the setting is idyllic.
www.dunkeldcathedral.org.uk. Location:
In the centre of Dunkeld. |
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Camera Obscura, Kirrie Hill, Kirriemuir, Angus.
Tel (01575) 572646. At the top of Kirriemuir Hill is a camera
obscura, which offers a panorama of the surrounding Strathmore
countryside and the glens to the north. There are only three
of these fascinating installations still remaining in Scotland.
This one was given to the community of Kirriemuir by J M Barrie,
the creator of Peter Pan, after he was honoured with the freedom
of the town in 1930. About
7 miles northwest of Forfar. |
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Angus
Folk Museum Kirkwynd, Glamis, Forfar, Angus DD8 1RT. Tel: 01307
840288. This fascinating folk museum is housed in six 18th-century
Angus cottages. The collection offers a vivid insight into the
realities of rural life over the past 200 years. About 7 miles
southwest of Forfar. |
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Glamis Castle, Glamis by Forfar, Angus DD8
1RJ. Tel: 01307 840393. The castle is the family home of the
Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and has been a royal residence
since 1372. The childhood home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
The Queen Mother, birthplace of Her Royal Highness The Princess
Margaret and legendary setting for Shakespeare's famous play
'Macbeth'. www.glamis-castle.co.uk. About 7 miles southwest of Forfar. |
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Restenneth
Priory, Forfar. The ancient priory church at Restenneth, by Forfar,
is believed to have been founded by Nechtan, king of the Picts
about 715. The church is one of the very earliest stone buildings
in Scotland. About 1 mile northeast of Forfar. |
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Castle Menzies, Weem, Aberfeldy, Perthshire
PH15 2JD Tel: 01887 820982. A spectacular sixteenth century castle,
restored by the Menzies Clan Society seat of the Chiefs of Clan
Menzies for over 400 years and importantly situated. Bonnie Prince
Charlie rested here on his way to Culloden in 1746. About 18 miles east of Kinloch Rannoch. |
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Croftmoraig
Stone Circle, near Aberfeldy. Croftmoraig is an incredibly impressive
monument, with its concentric rings and outliers on an artificial
platform. The site was excavated in 1965. About 12 miles southeast of Kinloch Rannoch. |
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Glengoulandie Deer Park, Foss, Aberfeldy,
Perthshire PH16 5HL. Tel: 01887 830495. Glengoulandie Country
Park is situated at the foot of Schiehallion, "the fairy
mountain of the Caledonians". www.glengoulandie.co.uk. About 8 miles southeast of Kinloch
Rannoch. |
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Kinross House, Kinross, Loch Leven. Unfortunately,
Kinross House itself is a family home and, as such, is NOT OPEN
to the public. However, the lovely formal gardens and grounds
are open to visitors. www.kinrosshouse.com. Location: On the outskirts of Kinross. |
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Lochleven
Castle, Kinross. Lochleven Castle is located on Castle Island
on Loch Leven, and is accessed by boat. It had an important role
in Scotland's history for over three hundred years and is probably
best remembered as Mary Queen of Scot's prison from June 1567
to May 1568, and the place where she was forced to abdicate in
favour of her infant son James VI. About 1 mile east of Kinross. |
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Balvaird Castle, near Glenfarg. (Limited opening,
confirm by telephone on 01786 431324). A late 15th-century tower
on an L plan, extended in 1581 by the addition of a walled courtyard
and gatehouse. Balvaird Castle was built in 1500 by Sir Andrew
Murray, a member of the Murray family of Tullibardine. From its
elevated position, it commands an excellent view overlooking
Glen Farg, the Eden valley and the Lomonds. Balvaird is notable
among Scottish castles of its date for its refined architectural
detail. It is now managed by Historic Scotland. About 7 miles north of Kinross. |
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Camera Obscura, Kirrie Hill, Kirriemuir, Angus.
Tel (01575) 572646. At the top of Kirriemuir Hill is a camera
obscura, which offers a panorama of the surrounding Strathmore
countryside and the glens to the north. There are only three
of these fascinating installations still remaining in Scotland.
This one was given to the community of Kirriemuir by J M Barrie,
the creator of Peter Pan, after he was honoured with the freedom
of the town in 1930. Location:
On the outskirts of Kirriemuir. |
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Angus
Folk Museum Kirkwynd, Glamis, Forfar, Angus DD8 1RT. Tel: 01307
840288. This fascinating folk museum is housed in six 18th-century
Angus cottages. The collection offers a vivid insight into the
realities of rural life over the past 200 years. About 5 miles
south of Kirriemuir. |
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Glamis Castle, Glamis by Forfar, Angus DD8
1RJ. Tel: 01307 840393. The castle is the family home of the
Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and has been a royal residence
since 1372. The childhood home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
The Queen Mother, birthplace of Her Royal Highness The Princess
Margaret and legendary setting for Shakespeare's famous play
'Macbeth'. www.glamis-castle.co.uk. About 5 miles south of Kirriemuir. |
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Breadalbane Folklore Centre, Killin Perthshire
FK21 8XE. Tel: 01567 820254. Overlooking The Falls of Dochart,
the Breadalbane Folklore Centre is housed in a beautifully restored
mill with working waterwheel. Trace the story of Scotland's clans
- and admire their treasures. Souvenir, Gift and Bookshop. www.breadalbanefolklorecentre.com.
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Rob
Roy's Grave, Balquhidder. Rob Roy MacGregor , the infamous outlawed
cattle dealer, died on 28 December 1734 in Balquhidder Glen and
was buried in the yard of the Old Kirk in Balquhidderthe. It
lies along with the graves of his wife and two of his sons. About 4 miles west of Lochearnhead. |
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Rob Roy & the Trossachs Visitor Centre,
Ancaster Square, Callander FK17 8ED. Tel: 01877 330342. Clan
leader, cattle trader, cattle thief, blackmailer - Rob Roy MacGregor
has provoked powerful emotions for more than three centuries.
In The Visitor's Centre at the gateway to his beautiful Trossachs
homeland, you'll learn of the daring exploits which made him
a hero to his own people- and Scotland's most notorious outlaw.
Journey back 300 years to hear the story of MacGregor's exploits.
www.robroyvisitorcentre.com. About
12 miles south of Lochearnhead. |
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Kilmahog
Woollen Mill, Kilmahog, By Callander, Perthshire FK17 8HD. Tel:
01877 330268. A 250 year old mill from Scotland's textile and
industrial heritage, complete with original water wheel. About 10 miles south of Lochearnhead. |
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Montrose Museum and Art Gallery, Panmure Place,
Montrose, Angus, DD10 8HE. Tel: 01674 673232. Montrose Museum
& Art Gallery was one of the first purpose built museums
in Scotland. It opened in 1842 housing collections of local archaeology,
social, industrial and maritime history, fine and decorative
art, natural sciences, collections of Pictish stones, Montrose
silver and agates. Location:
In the centre of Montrose. |
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Scottish
Wildlife Trust - Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre, Rossie Braes,
Montrose DD10 9TJ. Tel: 01674 676336. Montrose Basin occupies
the sheltered firth of the River South Esk in Angus. The basin
was designated as a Local Nature Reserve in 1981 and provides
a rich feeding ground for thousands of resident and migrant birds.
Bird populations here are thriving, with birds coming from all
directions, stopping in Montrose Basin to refuel on their long
journeys. About 1 mile south of Montrose. |
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House of Dun, Montrose, Angus DD10 9LQ. Tel:
01674 810 264. This beautiful Georgian house, overlooking the
Montrose Basin Nature Reserve, was designed by William Adam and
completed in 1730 for David Erskine, the 13th Laird of Dun. Grand
public rooms with elaborate plasterwork by Joseph Enzer sit alongside
family apartments. The house contains collections of 18th and
19th century furniture, porcelain and portraits. About 2 miles west of Montrose. |
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The
Caledonian Railway, Brechin. Tel: 01356622992. A visit to the
Caledonian Railway is a wonderful day out for all the family
with a wide variety of things to do and see. The unique Victorian
terminus at Brechin has lots of period charm and atmosphere,
and having boarded your train you will journey back in time as
you travel the falling grade to Bridge of Dun.
www.caledonianrailway.co.uk. About
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Discovery Point Antarctic Museum, Discovery
Quay, Dundee, Angus & Dundee Tel: 01382 201245. Discovery
Point is home of Captain Scott's famous ship RSS Discovery. Discovery
was one of the last wooden three-masted ships to be built in
Britain and the first to be constructed specifically for scientific
research. An all-weather, multi-award-winning Five-Star visitor
attraction, with state of the art audio visual and multimedia
exhibitions. www.rrsdiscovery.com. About 2 miles northwest of Newport on Tay. |
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Mills
Observatory, Glamis Road, Balgay Park, Dundee DD2 2UB.Tel: 01382
435967. The Observatory is located in Balgay Park, on the wooded
summit of Balgay Hill, one mile west of Dundee City Centre. The
building with its distinctive papier-maché dome, was opened
in 1935. It houses a refracting telescope, a small planetarium
and display areas. It is Britain’s only full-time public
observatory and entry is FREE. About 3 miles northwest of Newport
on Tay. |
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Tealing Earth House and Dovecot. Tealing is
a village 9 miles north of Dundee. The earth house near Tealing
dates from the Iron Age. Originally there would have been a wooden
hut here and the tunnel underground would have provided a cool
place to store grain and food. There is a fine Dovecote (a house
to keep doves or pigeons) dating from 1595. About 6 miles north of Newport on Tay. |
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HM
Frigate Unicorn, Victoria Dock, Dundee, DD1 3JA. Tel: 01382 200
893. His Majesty's Frigate Unicorn, of 46 guns, was built for
the Royal Navy in the Royal Dockyard at Chatham, and launched
in 1824. The classic sailing frigate was a fast and rakish vessel
yet still large enough to carry a useful armament, and it was
one of the most successful warship designs of the age. Unicorn's
construction, however, is far from conventional and she is a
unique survivor from the last grand flourish of wooden shipbuilding,
before it was eclipsed by steam and iron. The Frigate Unicorn
is now the most completely original preserved wooden sailing
ship in the world. www.frigateunicorn.org. About 1 mile northwest of Newport on Tay. |
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TIC Lower City Mills, West Mill Street, Perth
PH1 5QP Tel: 01738 450600. Location:
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Glass, Inveralmond, Perth PH1 3TZ Tel: 01738 638481 Marvel at
the skills of our glassmakers (photo) from our spacious viewing
gallery, and browse round the historical display of paperweights
from 1969 to present day in the Paperweight Gallery at the Perth
Visitor Centre. Location: On the outskirts of Perth. |
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Balhousie Castle, home of the Black Watch
Regimental Museum, Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, Perth PH1 5HR.
Overlooks the North Inch of Perth. Tel : 0131 310 8530. Archives,
Costume and Textiles, Weapons and War memorabilia, keepsakes,
medals, campaign pennants. theblackwatch.co.uk. Location: In the centre of Perth. |
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Perth
Concert Hall. Tel: 01738 477732. Scotland’s new purpose
built conference destination, opened in September 2005. The new
£20 million state of the art Concert Hall sits on the site
of the original Horsecross - Perth's 17th century horse market.
It now holds the annual Perth Festival. Designed to be disabled
and family friendly. 1200 seat state of the art auditorium. Location:
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The Fair Maid's House is one of the oldest
in Perth. Until recently it was used as a craft shop, but is
no longer open to the public. The "Fair Maid" is a
fictional character. Location:
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Perth
Theatre, 185 High Street, Perth, PH1 5UW. Box Office 01738 621
031 or 0845 612 6323. Perth Theatre is a popular theatre, with
a charming 476 seat Edwardian auditorium. Concessions available.
Designed to be disabled and family friendly. Cafe, bar restaurant.
www.perththeatre.co.uk & www.horsecross.co.uk. Location:
In the centre of Perth. |
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St. John's Kirk is the centre of the town
and the oldest building in Perth, dating back to to 1159. In
May 1559 John Knox preached his sermon here which inflamed the
congregation and ignited the Reformation. A display of Perth-made
silver dating from the 17th century to the present day. Location: In the centre of Perth. |
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Perth's
Museum and Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth PH1 5LB Tel:
01738 632488 Permanent displays of natural history and local
history, offers a collection of fine and applied art. Free Entry.
Access for disabled visitors. www.pkc.gov.uk.
Location: In the centre
of Perth. |
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The J.D. Fergusson Collection, situated within
Perth's historic Round House. Paintings and works of art. Pay
and display & disabled parking opposite. Marshall Place Perth.
www.pkc.gov.uk. Free Entry. 01738 441944. Location: In the centre of Perth. |
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The
Scone Palace Perth. Tel : 01738 552300. Home of the Earls
of Mansfield, and a major attraction to visitors from all over
the world. Famous historic site with magnificent Palace, priceless
contents, extensive grounds, maze, picnic park, woodland walks,
playground. Visitors are invited to tour the Palace at their
own speed. Guides are available in each room to answer questions.
www.scone-palace.net. Location: On the outskirts of Perth. |
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Perth Railway Station, Leonard Street, PERTH,
Perth & Kinross. 0845 601 5929 for Customer Services. Regular
services to Fife, Edinburgh Waverley via the Forth Bridge. East
to Dundee and Aberdeen. South to Glasgow Queen Street. 2 trains
per day to London, one to King's Cross, while the Caledonian
Sleeper runs overnight to Euston. Location: In the centre of Perth. |
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Bell Library, York Place, PERTH, PH2 8EP. Tel: (01738) 444949.
The AK Bell Library in Perth is a bright, open building. The
café is a bright and bustling area offering a wide and
tasty range of drinks and snacks. The AK Bell Library shop provides
an interesting and unusual range of items for sale. Multimedia
currently holds Talking Books (on tape and CD), a wide variety
of music CDs, Playstation 2 games, CD-ROMs including games. Location:
In the centre of Perth. |
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Perth Racecourse is situated in what is widely
recognised as one of the most picturesque settings in the country.
Travel by road - Coming from the South or the West you will approach
Perth either on the M90 (from Edinburgh) or the A9 (from Stirling).
From the north of England use the M6 Carlisle, M74, M73 following
signs for Sterling then follow signs for Perth. A free service
runs from Perth on racedays. Location:
On the outskirts of Perth. |
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Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire
PH18 5TL. Tel: 01796 481207. The ancient seat of the Dukes and
Earls of Atholl, the castle enjoys one of Scotland’s finest
settings in the heart of Highland Perthshire. With its roots
in the 13th century, Blair Castle’s history extends over
some 740 years. It was one of the first private homes to open
to the public in Scotland, and visitors can enjoy the castle,
its extensive collections and the beautiful grounds. www.blair-castle.co.uk.
About 7 miles northwest
of Pitlochry. |
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Killiecrankie
NTS Visitor Centre, Killiecrankie, Pitlochry, PH16 5LG. Tel:
01796 473233. Just to the south of Blair Atholl, the Pass of
Killiecrankie was the site of a famous Jacobite battle in 1689.
The Killiecrankie NTS Visitor Centre tells the story of the battle
and of the local wildlife and vegetation that has led to Killiecrankie
being declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest. About 4 miles
northwest of Pitlochry. |
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Edradour Distillery, Pitlochry, Perthshire
PH16 5JP. Tel: 01796 473524. Edradour whisky is produced in Scotland's
smallest distillery, lying in the hills overlooking Pitlochry
from the east. Edradour is the last survivor of the long tradition
of farmhouse distilleries. www.edradour.co.uk. About 2 miles east of Pitlochry. |
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Meikleour Beech Hedge. The great hedge of Meikleour
forms an incredible living wall of beech trees 30 metres (100ft)
high and 530 metres (1/3 mile) long. The trees were planted in
1745 and are now officially recognised in the Guinness Book of
Records as the highest hedge in the world. Adjacent to the A93.
About 4 miles south of
Rattray. |
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Meigle
Sculptured Stone Museum, Meigle, Near Coupar Angus, Perth and
Kinross PH12. Tel: 01828 640 612. The Museum at Meigle displays
a magnificent collection of 26 sculptured monuments dating from
the late 8th to the late 10th centuries. Making up one of the
most important collections of early medieval sculpture in Western
Europe, they are all that survive of a centre of Pictish wealth
and patronage. About 9 miles east of Rattray. |
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