Guidebook for Auchterarder
Food Scene
Delivino is the closest cafe/restaurant to Ivy Cottage and is easily walkable at only 3/400 meters away. It is open 6 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We eat there regularly and would recommend it for excellent pizzas, pasta and sharing platters. Booking is advised, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings.
10 locals recommend
Delivino
22 High StDelivino is the closest cafe/restaurant to Ivy Cottage and is easily walkable at only 3/400 meters away. It is open 6 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We eat there regularly and would recommend it for excellent pizzas, pasta and sharing platters. Booking is advised, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings.
Fantastic burgers and steaks. I can also recommend the Piri Piri Prawns! Booking recommended.
8 locals recommend
Max & Ben's Bistro
Fantastic burgers and steaks. I can also recommend the Piri Piri Prawns! Booking recommended.
Perfect lunch location or for a mid morning scone and coffee! Vibrant, friendly, busy cafe with a great local reputation. Open for breakfast and lunch 7 days per week.
7 locals recommend
Cafe Kisa
128 High StPerfect lunch location or for a mid morning scone and coffee! Vibrant, friendly, busy cafe with a great local reputation. Open for breakfast and lunch 7 days per week.
There's something for everyone at Gleneagles. From 2 Michellen star fine dining at the Andrew Fairlie restaurant to the more relaxed feel of The Dormy House or tapas at Auchterarder 70. Whatever you choose you won't be disappointed with the quality or the service. We love to treat ourselves to a meal in one of the beautifully appointed restaurants when we can and would definitely recommend it.
48 locals recommend
The Gleneagles Hotel
There's something for everyone at Gleneagles. From 2 Michellen star fine dining at the Andrew Fairlie restaurant to the more relaxed feel of The Dormy House or tapas at Auchterarder 70. Whatever you choose you won't be disappointed with the quality or the service. We love to treat ourselves to a meal in one of the beautifully appointed restaurants when we can and would definitely recommend it.
Jon & Fernanda's Restaurant
34 High StEasily walkable and with a great reputation for excellent dining
Drinks & Nightlife
An post golf drink in Auchterarder 70 or a pre-dinner cocktail in the American Bar.
48 locals recommend
The Gleneagles Hotel
An post golf drink in Auchterarder 70 or a pre-dinner cocktail in the American Bar.
The Niblick
High StreetSmall but lively on a Friday and Saturday night. Sometimes has live music
Sightseeing
Used as the set of Versailles in the second season of Outlander the Drummond Castle Gardens area short drive away. A beautiful location and a must for all Outlander enthusiasts.
37 locals recommend
Drummond Castle
Drummond Castle GardensUsed as the set of Versailles in the second season of Outlander the Drummond Castle Gardens area short drive away. A beautiful location and a must for all Outlander enthusiasts.
Stirling Castle is steeped in history and can be reached in about 25 minutes by car from Auchterarder
321 locals recommend
Stirling Castle
Castle WyndStirling Castle is steeped in history and can be reached in about 25 minutes by car from Auchterarder
Used as Castle Leoch in Outlander and also in Monty Python's The Holy Grail. About a 15/20 minute drive from Ivy Cottage
91 locals recommend
Doune Castle
Castle HillUsed as Castle Leoch in Outlander and also in Monty Python's The Holy Grail. About a 15/20 minute drive from Ivy Cottage
Take in the location high above Dollar Glen – Castle Campbell is one of the most dramatically positioned castles in Scotland
38 locals recommend
Castle Campbell
Take in the location high above Dollar Glen – Castle Campbell is one of the most dramatically positioned castles in Scotland
Entertainment & Activities
Perth is the closest city. More the size of a town but with plenty of options for eating, drinking and shopping. Monthly farmers market, cinema and lots of events at Perth Concert Hall.
65 locals recommend
Perth
Perth is the closest city. More the size of a town but with plenty of options for eating, drinking and shopping. Monthly farmers market, cinema and lots of events at Perth Concert Hall.
Outdoor activity centre, located in Crieff, about 15 minutes from Auchterarder. All sorts of outdoor activities for all the family
Action Glen
Outdoor activity centre, located in Crieff, about 15 minutes from Auchterarder. All sorts of outdoor activities for all the family
Auchterarder golf course has an excellent reputation and I can also recommend the club house for lunch
Auchterarder Golf Club
Orchil RoadAuchterarder golf course has an excellent reputation and I can also recommend the club house for lunch
It probably needs no introduction. Home of the 2014 Ryder Cup the Centenary course is on many golfer's must play lists. the Queen's and King's courses are also world famous.
26 locals recommend
Gleneagles golf course
It probably needs no introduction. Home of the 2014 Ryder Cup the Centenary course is on many golfer's must play lists. the Queen's and King's courses are also world famous.
Shopping
Dresses, hats and shoes for mother of bride and groom in shop over two floors, plus evening wear.
Bear Necessities
185 High StDresses, hats and shoes for mother of bride and groom in shop over two floors, plus evening wear.
Spacious and bright gallery specialising in contemporary art and framing. The gallery is open all year round and hosts a frequently changing programme of exhibitions.
Ruthven Gallery
90 High StSpacious and bright gallery specialising in contemporary art and framing. The gallery is open all year round and hosts a frequently changing programme of exhibitions.
Arts & Culture
Perth Concert Hall
Beautiful venue with a wide range of concerts and events
Essentials
Co-op Food - Auchterarder
124 High StFood and drink shopping about 1 mile form Ivy Cottage