Agnieszka’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
A few places in the local vicinity worth visiting thanks to their outstanding natural beauty.
A great day walk easily accessed from Hillberry. Not too long, and the summit offers offers great views over the local area. Go early to get the clearest air - which will result in the best photos.
6 locals recommend
Birnam Hill
A great day walk easily accessed from Hillberry. Not too long, and the summit offers offers great views over the local area. Go early to get the clearest air - which will result in the best photos.
A short but beautiful walk in the heart of 'big tree country'. Huge Douglas Firs flank the path which leads to Ossian's Hall - a place of contemplation and reflection with a spectacular waterfall view. Definitely worth a visit.
69 locals recommend
The Hermitage
Old Military RoadA short but beautiful walk in the heart of 'big tree country'. Huge Douglas Firs flank the path which leads to Ossian's Hall - a place of contemplation and reflection with a spectacular waterfall view. Definitely worth a visit.
The Loch of Lowes is run and managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. It encompasses a 130 acre reserve and is the nesting site to a pair of endangered Ospreys between April and August.
One of the many lochs in the Lunan Valley and certainly worth visiting due to it's outstanding natural beauty.
Loch of Lowes
The Loch of Lowes is run and managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. It encompasses a 130 acre reserve and is the nesting site to a pair of endangered Ospreys between April and August.
One of the many lochs in the Lunan Valley and certainly worth visiting due to it's outstanding natural beauty.
Superb mountain top village with the claim to fame that it's the coldest place in the UK. Very beautiful journey through mountains and glens to get to this village. Balmoral Castle a few miles further on and worth a visit if you would like to see the Queen's summer home.
30 locals recommend
Braemar
Superb mountain top village with the claim to fame that it's the coldest place in the UK. Very beautiful journey through mountains and glens to get to this village. Balmoral Castle a few miles further on and worth a visit if you would like to see the Queen's summer home.
No snow in summer time, but worth a walk up the slopes to see spectacular views and see if you can spot a grouse in it's natural habitat. Tends to be very windy and cold even on the hottest day, be sure to have plentiful layers to avoid exposure. Very steep so wear good walking shoes.
51 locals recommend
Glenshee Ski Centre
Old Military RoadNo snow in summer time, but worth a walk up the slopes to see spectacular views and see if you can spot a grouse in it's natural habitat. Tends to be very windy and cold even on the hottest day, be sure to have plentiful layers to avoid exposure. Very steep so wear good walking shoes.
Scotland is famous for whisky, tartan, Sean Connery and castles.
Need I say more.
108 locals recommend
Scone Palace
Scotland is famous for whisky, tartan, Sean Connery and castles.
Need I say more.
If you're into driving, follow the Crieff road from Dunkeld to Amulree. You can either take a short trip by turning right just before Amulree and ending up in Aberfeldy - a lovely and affluent village in the Strathtay Valley - or you can pass through Amulree and take the single track mountain top road through Glen Quaich which will eventually land you near Kenmore. A long but spectacular journey.
Amulree
If you're into driving, follow the Crieff road from Dunkeld to Amulree. You can either take a short trip by turning right just before Amulree and ending up in Aberfeldy - a lovely and affluent village in the Strathtay Valley - or you can pass through Amulree and take the single track mountain top road through Glen Quaich which will eventually land you near Kenmore. A long but spectacular journey.
A little look into the region's past. Crofters plots and stone dyke walls surround this historic village. You may wonder if anyone actually lives here - I've yet to see evidence of this. Quiet would be a suitable descriptive term of this quaint hilltop village.
Kirkmichael
A little look into the region's past. Crofters plots and stone dyke walls surround this historic village. You may wonder if anyone actually lives here - I've yet to see evidence of this. Quiet would be a suitable descriptive term of this quaint hilltop village.
Closest Towns
Some nearby populous centres to visit and explore local and historical culture.
Quaint local village full of history. Good selection of local shops and many options for food. Live music at some of the riverside venues. Wonderful starting and ending point for a number of local walks.
57 locals recommend
Dunkeld
Quaint local village full of history. Good selection of local shops and many options for food. Live music at some of the riverside venues. Wonderful starting and ending point for a number of local walks.
Closest town with large supermarket (Tesco). On the banks of the River Ericht, nice walks up and down the riverside. Some hidden gems (small and quirky shops) in the back streets worth visiting, and a great second hand book store that may even yield a first edition if you have the time and stamina to dig through it's numerous volumes!
Hardware store, bike shop, petrol stations and of course numerous pubs and bars.
Also the access point to road which leads up to Glenshee (The Glen of the Fairies) and Braemar. Take a drive up the valley to explore this mountainous and beautiful region.
17 locals recommend
Blairgowrie
Closest town with large supermarket (Tesco). On the banks of the River Ericht, nice walks up and down the riverside. Some hidden gems (small and quirky shops) in the back streets worth visiting, and a great second hand book store that may even yield a first edition if you have the time and stamina to dig through it's numerous volumes!
Hardware store, bike shop, petrol stations and of course numerous pubs and bars.
Also the access point to road which leads up to Glenshee (The Glen of the Fairies) and Braemar. Take a drive up the valley to explore this mountainous and beautiful region.
The sister village of Dunkeld, nestled alongside the River Tay, and the home of famed children's writer Beatrix Potter.
Worth visiting the museum and local theatre - a number of interesting talks and presenters as well as local and international stage productions. A list of what's on can be accessed via their website.
Also worth visiting is the Birnam Oak - an ancient and massive tree with a history that goes back hundreds of years.
6 locals recommend
Birnam
The sister village of Dunkeld, nestled alongside the River Tay, and the home of famed children's writer Beatrix Potter.
Worth visiting the museum and local theatre - a number of interesting talks and presenters as well as local and international stage productions. A list of what's on can be accessed via their website.
Also worth visiting is the Birnam Oak - an ancient and massive tree with a history that goes back hundreds of years.
The closest city. All the main shops, cinemas, hospitals etc are located in the historical capital of Scotland. A good place to stock up before your arrival, there is also an M&S at Inveralmond. The Tay flows straight through the city and still serves the old harbour. Definitely worth exploring, Perth offers a city experience in historic surroundings. A good art gallery and museum are also worth a look around.
65 locals recommend
Perth
The closest city. All the main shops, cinemas, hospitals etc are located in the historical capital of Scotland. A good place to stock up before your arrival, there is also an M&S at Inveralmond. The Tay flows straight through the city and still serves the old harbour. Definitely worth exploring, Perth offers a city experience in historic surroundings. A good art gallery and museum are also worth a look around.
One of our favourite villages in Scotland.
A busy tourist hub, and the gateway to the Cairngorms. Lots of quirky shops, and a great buzzy street vibe most of the time. Good selection of pubs and restaurants and some spectacular views in and around Pitlochry.
Take a trip to Queen's View for a rewarding and spectacular view on a clear day, or explore Loch Tummel and the surrounding wilderness by car, foot or bike.
Good fishing in the lochs and rivers - trout permits can be arranged from the post office.
54 locals recommend
Pitlochry
One of our favourite villages in Scotland.
A busy tourist hub, and the gateway to the Cairngorms. Lots of quirky shops, and a great buzzy street vibe most of the time. Good selection of pubs and restaurants and some spectacular views in and around Pitlochry.
Take a trip to Queen's View for a rewarding and spectacular view on a clear day, or explore Loch Tummel and the surrounding wilderness by car, foot or bike.
Good fishing in the lochs and rivers - trout permits can be arranged from the post office.
Day out with Kids
Bored? Kids would love these fun places to visit.
An adventure park in Stanley that almost always get's the child to come alive in every adult. While away a few hours whilst your young ones work off their excess energy.
20 locals recommend
Active Kids Adventure Park
An adventure park in Stanley that almost always get's the child to come alive in every adult. While away a few hours whilst your young ones work off their excess energy.
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
Food scene
A hotel and restaurant in the hamlet of Meikleour, and an absolute must visit on a sunny summer's day. Or a chilly autumn evening. Or anytime you feel like a great meal.
Sit under the trees in the garden and while away an afternoon with delicious local food and hand crafted ales.
Always busy despite it's rural location so be sure to book ahead.
15 locals recommend
Meikleour Arms
A hotel and restaurant in the hamlet of Meikleour, and an absolute must visit on a sunny summer's day. Or a chilly autumn evening. Or anytime you feel like a great meal.
Sit under the trees in the garden and while away an afternoon with delicious local food and hand crafted ales.
Always busy despite it's rural location so be sure to book ahead.
Delicious fresh seafood on the banks of the Ericht in an unusual setting. Owned and run by an independent seafood supplier with a good reputation for quality - worth a visit even if just for the langoustines.
32 locals recommend
Little's Restaurant
1 Riverside RdDelicious fresh seafood on the banks of the Ericht in an unusual setting. Owned and run by an independent seafood supplier with a good reputation for quality - worth a visit even if just for the langoustines.
Superb coffee and delicious baked goods in this somewhat out of place, hipster vibe cramped urban bakery in the middle of Dunkeld.
They specialise in over-priced but delicious anytime treats.
If you're lucky enough to be there when their erratic operating hours coincide with your visit, it's definitely worth rubbing elbows for.
12 locals recommend
Aran Bakery
2 Atholl StSuperb coffee and delicious baked goods in this somewhat out of place, hipster vibe cramped urban bakery in the middle of Dunkeld.
They specialise in over-priced but delicious anytime treats.
If you're lucky enough to be there when their erratic operating hours coincide with your visit, it's definitely worth rubbing elbows for.
Nice pub with outdoor seating and friendly local vibe. Adequate pub food. Live music in summer makes it a crazy place to try and have a conversation, one of the riverside tables is best to avoid excessive noise and you can get drinks from a satellite bar too.
Great vibe, very popular with tourists too so fun to watch the world come and go.
16 locals recommend
The Taybank
Tay TerraceNice pub with outdoor seating and friendly local vibe. Adequate pub food. Live music in summer makes it a crazy place to try and have a conversation, one of the riverside tables is best to avoid excessive noise and you can get drinks from a satellite bar too.
Great vibe, very popular with tourists too so fun to watch the world come and go.
Lovely deli. Great local and artisanal produce, good selection of quality cheeses too. Coffee and sandwiches are excellent. Tapas style evening menus, worth loading up a picnic basket here prior to any adventures off piste.
9 locals recommend
The Scottish Deli
1 Atholl StLovely deli. Great local and artisanal produce, good selection of quality cheeses too. Coffee and sandwiches are excellent. Tapas style evening menus, worth loading up a picnic basket here prior to any adventures off piste.
Adventure, anyone? Rafting is the biggest pull here, but there are also a number of good eateries and an incredible chocolatier whose merchandise is sold most notably at Harrods. Take an Amex - the chocolate is not exactly cheap.
Grandtully
Adventure, anyone? Rafting is the biggest pull here, but there are also a number of good eateries and an incredible chocolatier whose merchandise is sold most notably at Harrods. Take an Amex - the chocolate is not exactly cheap.
Did somebody say whisky?
I cannot insist enough that if you visit this distillery, there are two bottles that you must leave with.
1. Aberfeldy 16 Year Old Single Malt
2. Dewars White Label (Blended)
35 locals recommend
Aberfeldy
Did somebody say whisky?
I cannot insist enough that if you visit this distillery, there are two bottles that you must leave with.
1. Aberfeldy 16 Year Old Single Malt
2. Dewars White Label (Blended)
Simon Howie
270 High StreetGeorge Campbell & Sons
8 Whitefriars StGood fresh fish and sea food
Dunkeld Smoked Salmon
3-5 Atholl StreetHigh quality Local smoked salmon
Provender Brown Delicatessen
23 George StExcellent cheese selection & delicatessen
Cornerstone Deli
23 High StGood local deli nice wine selection
Like a mini Scottish Harrods department store - fine Scottish mechanise & produce
100 locals recommend
The House of Bruar
Like a mini Scottish Harrods department store - fine Scottish mechanise & produce
Great selection of home-baked Scottish goodies, superb sourdough.
11 locals recommend
Campbell's Bakery
59 King StGreat selection of home-baked Scottish goodies, superb sourdough.
Stewart Tower Dairy