This is a town in Perthshire, Scotland. It is an interesting hidden gem on any tours of Scotland. The town was created a burgh in 1488. There is a stream that runs right through the town. Alyth stands on the edge of the moorland and from its border’s heather...
This village in Strathearn, Perthshire was once the capital of the Pictish kingdom of Fortrenn. It’s worth a stop on any tours of Scotland. There was a religious foundation of the Celtic Church at Forteviot established around the 8th century. Two Celtic crosses testify to its existence. The Dupplin...
This is the longest enclosed glen in Scotland at over 34 miles. There are a few things that make it an interesting place to visit on any tours of Scotland. The Gaelic name for the glen translates to “the crooked glen of the stones” Gaelic mythology says that...
Fortingall is an attractive village to see on any tours of Scotland. It is situated in the highlands of Perthshire. The churchyard has an ancient yew tree that is worth seeing. It is said to be over 5,000 years old, and the oldest living thing on earth! Glen Lyon...
This castle was the seat of the Menzies family. It sits near the quaint village of Weem. Definitely worth seeing on any tours of Scotland. The castle dates from 1570 and additions were made in 1840. It is certainly worth a visit. Nearby is the old church at Weem is...
This is a great stop on any tours of Scotland. This castle is the seat of the Duke of Atholl. It is close to the village of Blair Atholl. The oldest part of the buildings is known as Comyns Tower. The foundations of this probably date to 1269. The castle...
This castle in Perthshire and is the family seat of Stuart of Grandtully. It is worth a stop on any tours of Scotland. There has been a castle at this site since the 14th century. However, the current building is mostly 16th century. Interesting features include a square keep,...
This is a Scottish village in Perthshire, Scotland. It has something different for you to see on any tours of Scotland. Meigle has the most outstanding collection of early Christian Pictish sculptured stones in Scotland. These are housed in the old schoolhouse, which is now a museum. All the...
This is a village in Strathearn, Perthshire. Definitely worth a stop on any tours of Scotland. The present House of Gask dates from 1801, but the ruins of an earlier house are in the grounds. The name Gask refers to the nearby Gask Ridge. There are nearby remains associated...
This is another hidden gem for any tours of Scotland. It is an area situated in Perthshire named after a local inn. Garth Castle is the attraction for us. The tall keep , built on the edge of a precipitous ravine in the bed of the Keltney Burn...