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Season change alert, Autumn is here (my favourite season), and there’s lots to see and do in our beuatiful corner of the world. Perthshire is brimming with natural beauty, amking it the perfect place to spend a short break this Autumn (or Fall, for our transatlantic cousins).
See & Do
(For wheelchair and buggy accessible places to visit, see link on homepage)
BRIDGE OF EARN VILLAGE, near Perth
Winner of the ‘Best Large Village’ Britain in Bloom 2019
Nestled between Moncreiffe Hill and the Ochils, Bridge of Earn enjoys a rural location but is within easy reach of the major towns and cities.
The village has some great pubs, restaurants, cafes, salons, supermarket, bakery etc and is only 3 miles from Perth, winner of Britain in Bloom.
Perth is one of the prettiest towns in Scotland and boasts specialist shops, smart restaurants and cafes, as well as museums, art galleries, a theatre and state-of-the-art concert hall.
Art and Culture
For OUTLANDER fans visit the Outlander Film Locations – all accessible from here.
Discover Scotland’s unique heritage and wealth of historic castles and ancient monuments from River Edge Lodges. Elcho Castle and Scone Palace are only a few miles away, with Glamis Castle and Falkland Palace also within easy reach.
Balhousie Castle and the Black Watch Regimental Museum – a top attraction in Perth. Great food in the Copper Beech Café too.
There are many more!
The home of the Stone of Destiny, the new Perth Museum will open in the Spring of 2024. The old museum is now …
It will contain more than half a million objects. Permanent displays will show artistic, social and natural history of Perthshire,
with regularly changing exhibitions and events throughout the year.
Perth Theatre and Perth Concert Hall
We are very lucky in Perth to have not only a gorgeous theatre but also a state-of-the-art concert hall. The very best of music, comedy, dance, theatre, film festivals, family events kids stuff etc etc takes place inside these hallowed walls. See what’s on at Perth Theatre and Perth Concert Hall.
Scotland’s design museum the V & A Dundee is a wonderful place to visit. The building itself is a stunning work of art, with lots of light and space, right beside the River Tay. As well as the design musuem itself, there are ever changing exhibitions and installations. There’s a lovely shop and a fab restaurant with a view, plus a cafe. Lots to see and do for kids and families.
It’s free of charge (except for certain exhibitions)
Wildlife
We have our own wildlife on the doorstep here including birds of prey, kingfishers, deer, otters and of course brown trout and salmon in the River Earn. But there are also wild-life visitor attractions nearby. Auchingarrich Wildlife Park at Comrie near Crieff is a great day out and has a ‘cuddle barn’ with baby rabbits and chicks. The Scottish Deer Centre lets you get close to these majestic animals, and Highland Safaris provide a different sort of safari.
Loch Leven is a nature reserve near Kinross, 15 minutes’ drive away. Visit the RSPB Loch Leven. Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned on the island on Loch Leven. Take a short boat journey over to explore the castle. There is a wheelchair-friendly path around the loch side.
If you fancy a guided wildlife walk or tour then contact Daniele at Perthshire Wildlife
Whisky in Perthshire
There are a handful of whisky distilleries in Perthshire including Glenturret, the oldest in Scotland and Edradour – Scotland’s smallest distillery.
Outdoor Pursuits
Experience a wide range of activities amidst spectacular scenery in Perthshire:
Fishing – right here on the River Earn (we have the fishing rights for brown trout). There are plenty of other opportunities for local fishing too, for example for trout and salmon fishing Willowgate is only 3 miles away. Rod hire available and tuition. You can also hire canoes, paddle boards and mountain bikes from Willowgate. Oh and there’s an amazing cafe here too.
Golf – A good Walk Improved – Scotland is the home of golf – with 40 superbly maintained golf courses in Perthshire alone – the nearest golf courses.
If you’re not all golfed out then there are more courses. Also don’t forget just over the border in Fife, there are even more golf courses.
Cycling – See the best of Perthshire scenery by following some of the miles of cycle trails right from your door: see Cycling Perthshire.
There is tennis and lawn bowls in the village with pony trekking, watersports,river rafting, canyoning, archery, clay pigeon shooting, gold panning (Yes!), highland safaris and off-road driving available within easy reach. clay ( Other activities )
Snowsports – ski or snowborad at one of the 4 centres in Scotland. Glenshee, the biggest ski area, is an hour’s drive from River Edge Lodges. Glenshee’s impressive 38 runs cater for beginners right through to advanced. The other 3 areas are The Lecht, Cairngorm and Glencoe.
If all that sounds a bit tame, then the sensation-seekers among you will appreciate the Adrenalin Seekers page.
Local Walks
We are keen walkers and are happy to chat about walks of all levels that are accessible from here. There are loads of walks to do right from your lodge:
Dunbarney Walk has to be one of my favourite local walks. It’s a gentle round trip through Dunbarney Estate where you can see deer, pheasants, guinea fowl, birds of prey and more.
Scott’s View: Try one of Sir Walter Scott’s favourites, with stunning views from the Ochils. Scott wrote ‘The Fair Maid of Perth’ in 1828 and described a view he had seen from Dron Hill, years earlier when he was a teenager. He was riding to Invermay House where he was in love with a young girl, ahhhh! His route, The Wallace Road, was used by William Wallace and his men in the Scottish Wars of Independence. It was also used by royal parties travelling From perth to Falkland Palace in Fife.
Moncreiffe Hill is well worth the climb for the stunning views of The River Tay, Perthshire and the Kingdom of Fife.
Sandyknowes was a fishery until quite recently. It was dug out during the Crimean War and is only a short walk from here. Although it isn’t a fishery anymore, it’s a lovely gentle stroll which is teeming with wildlife.
Walks in Birnam and Dunkeld
Birnam and Dunkeld are only a 20 minute drive up the A9 and there’s loads of great walks.
Birnam Hill is a lovely walk with great views.
Munros and Other Peaks an Hour or Two Away
There are plenty of Peaks that are not too far from us. My go-to place for walks is Walk Highlands.
Don’t forget that perfect peace and quiet is available too, to just enjoy the scenery without doing anything more energetic than breathing.
With all this on your doorstep, why would you go anywhere else?
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE PLACES TO VISIT
Please see the link on the homepage.
Also see Euan’s Guide for disabled access reviews in Perthshire.