Perthshire

Perth and Kinross is a beautiful region of Scotland with a diverse landscape of mountains, lochs, rivers, woodlands, barren moors, fertile farmland and the river plains around Perth. Perth, known as the 'gateway to the Highlands', straddles the River Tay before it widens out into the Firth of Tay. It is an ancient town, having been inhabited by Romans, Picts and Celtic missionaries.

Perthshire Self Catering Cottages

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A Varied Landscape to Discover

The name Perth comes from the fact that the Romans christened their settlement here 'Bertha'. Through the middle ages and when it was the capital of Scotland it was known as St John's Toun of Perth and this association is retained in the name of the local football team, St Johnstone.

Northern Perthshire

Northern Perthshire has glorious scenery, a wide variety of landscapes and the famous tourist draws of Blairgowrie and Pitlochry.

Southern Perthshire

Southern Perthshire has an attractive, spacious landscape of gentle hills, rich farmland and the beautiful fresh water Loch Leven.

Northern Perthshire

Northern Perthshire has glorious scenery, a wide variety of landscapes and the famous tourist draws of Blairgowrie and Pitlochry.

Southern Perthshire

Southern Perthshire has an attractive, spacious landscape of gentle hills, rich farmland and the beautiful fresh water Loch Leven.

Perthshire is often referred to as 'The Big County' and aside from its own myriad charms its central position and excellent transport connections makes it an ideal base for exploring in all directions. Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Dundee and the Angus coast, the Cairngorms, Inverness, St Andrews and Fife in general are all perfectly feasible for enjoyable day trips.

Bridge over River Tay at Dunkeld

The wooded hills and valleys north of Perth provide a stunning setting for small towns and villages such as Crieff, Dunkeld and Aberfeldy. The area offers an abundance of leisure activities - salmon fishing, walking, climbing and watersports on the lochs, as well as lots of places of historical interest to explore.

The area north of Dunkeld is often referred to as 'Highland Perthshire' and it is easy to see why: heading north you see ahead of you how the hills begin to close in. Then it is goodbye to the rich, rolling countryside of the southern part of the county and hello to the mountains and moorlands, lochs and glens and the kind of scenery which most visitors would associate with the actual Highlands further north.

Quick Links to Perthshire Areas

Date	Product	Customer Comment
15-Jul-2025	Appletree Cottage ES2 (overall)	This is the second time we have used this service. In both cases we found the booking and payment system very straightforward and easy to use.
13-Jul-2025	Ashieburn Cottage DE8 (overall)	This was our second visit to Ashieburn Cottage. The cottage has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. It is spotlessly clean and well appointed. The garden is large and beautifully maintained it is also totally enclosed so ideal for our dog to roam around. There is a lovely wood adjacent to the property which is ideal for exercising the dog. Overall we had a lovely week here and will be back
13-Jul-2025	Croft 34, Mellon Charles HE1 (overall)	Website is attractive and simple to use. Booking was straightforward
13-Jul-2025	Upper Liddesdale Cottage GF6 (overall)	Have stayed with Unique Cottages several times as they are good & have some nice properties. Upper Liddesdale is very clean & nicely situated however there is room for improvement.
13-Jul-2025	Jalna HF9 (overall)	Jlana is a fabulous home from home. This cottage has everything you could possibly need for a holiday home. The decoration is a mix of contemporary, modern and old and it works so well. The owners are very artistic in the way they have designed the house. Everything from furniture to crockery is excellent quality. There is a most interesting cottage garden with lots of seating areas. The location of Jlana is perfect. So close to the quantities fishing villages and inland for castles, gardens and of course Scotland's Secret Bunker. Fife is such a lovely county and unlike many areas in Scotland is not overcrowded.
13-Jul-2025	Gariob Beag DH4 (overall)	We have used Unique Cottages before and never been disappointed. They are efficient, thorough and easy to work with.
13-Jul-2025	Cnoc Eoghainn Cottage AJ2 (overall)	Quick and easy and secure. Have booked through Unique Cottages many times and service has always been good.
12-Jul-2025	Shore Cottage, Castleton GD9 (overall)	Fabulous location, stunning scenery. Beautifully appointed accommodation with everything you need. Neighbours (i.e. seals, herons, oyster catchers, etc) great to watch. And just a short hop into Lochgilphead for the shops!
12-Jul-2025	Claddochside GE9 (overall)	Easy to use website and effective communication.
12-Jul-2025	Bluebell Cottage GE7 (overall)	Absolutely perfect. The cottage was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated, and all amenities appreciated.