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DUNKELD & BLAIRGOWRIE
Dunkeld
Dunkeld lies in a stunning landscape of woodlands and hills, 12 miles north of Perth on the A9. The 14th century Dunkeld Cathedral lies within a beautiful wooded parkland - half of the cathedral was damaged during the Reformation and the 1689 Battle of Dunkeld and is in ruins, but half is still used as a church. Nearby is Birnam (site of the Birnam Wood in Shakespeare's play Macbeth - one old oak remains) where the Beatrix Potter Park provides information on the life of the author of the Peter Rabbit children's stories who spent childhood holidays in the village. This area is a popular base for walkers.
There is a tourist office in Dunkeld. Hotels in the area include the Royal Dunkeld, Birnam House Hotel and the Taybank Hotel - all of which provide good evening meals. There is a train station by Birnam connecting Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness and buses from these cities stop at the station. There are also local buses linking Dunkeld with Blairgowrie and Aberfeldy.
Blairgowrie
Blairgowrie lies 11 miles east of Dunkeld on the A923 or can be accessed directly from Perth by taking the A93. The village is set in stunning scenery with views of the mountains further north at the Glenshee ski resort. Blairgowrie is a good centre for walks, such as the short walk to the 1862 steam turbine and water wheel at the Keathbank Jute Mill and the 5-day 60-mile Cateran Trail. The tourist office is in Wellmeadow and buses run to Blairgowrie from Perth and Dundee. Hotels include the Angus Hotel and, further north, the Spittal of Glenshee Hotel, both of which serve good food.
The village of Alyth, 5 miles east of Blairgowrie off the A926, is most attractive having old bridges spanning the canal. Worth visiting is the 60-foot waterfall of Reekie Linn which lies north of Alyth of the B954. South of Alyth on the B954 is the village of Meigle which has many interesting 7-10th century early Christian and Pictish carved stones displayed in the museum.
Sleeps: 2, Studio
In a quiet situation, on a hill farm above the River Isla on the Perthshire/Angus border, Middleton Bothy is part of a row of unusual and attractive farm cottages. It has its own adjacent parking and a small garden from which to enjoy the lovely south facing views.
Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2
This lovely old stone cottage stands peacefully and comfortably, on its own in lovely countryside, just yards from the River Ardle which flows past the bottom of its garden (tenants can enjoy private fishing) - just one mile from the village of Kirkmichael on the quiet A924, and 11 miles from Pitlochry and the A9.
Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2
7 miles from Dunkeld and 11 miles from Blairgowrie amongst the high hills of a large Highland Estate in central Perthshire, this is another traditional stone cottage standing detached, recently renovated and comfortably furnished, in superb countryside just over one hour's drive north of Edinburgh.
Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2
Situated in the pretty village of Butterstone, between Dunkeld and Blairgowrie in Highland Perthshire, Bay Tree Cottage is a charming, romantic, traditional, semi-detached cottage, most beautifully refurbished by its designer owner to provide the most enchanting accommodation you could wish for.
Sleeps: 4 (6) , Bedrooms: 2
This gracious mansionhouse, 4 miles west of Ballinluig (A9) and 7 miles east of Aberfeldy, is beautifully and peacefully situated overlooking the River Tay and its valley, offering its self-contained East Wing as holiday accommodation for those who like to have a bit more space and would enjoy a taste of country-house living.
Sleeps: 4 (6) , Bedrooms: 2
A traditional 'roses round the door' cottage, in a secluded setting at the end of a lane on the edge of the little hamlet of Balnaguard, just north of Dunkeld in beautiful Highland Perthshire, this enchanting cottage is full of character and delightful surprises. Cosy and comfortable, it an unforgettable holiday home.
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