Killin Village
The nearby village of Killin boasts numerous amenities, shops, restaurants and café’s. The Falls of Dochart at the far end of the village are definitely worth visiting, especially after heavy rain. Don’t forget to take your camera!
www.killin.co.uk
Kenmor Village
Situated at the Eastern end of Loch Tay, this picturesque village is a must-see during your stay. For a panoramic view of the village, why not take the walk to the top of Drummond Hill for one of the best viewpoints in Scotland.
www.breadalbane.com
Aberfeldy Village
Full of quaint little craft shops and cafes, Aberfeldy offers all the best of Scotland in a nutshell. There is something for all ages and interests here whether you seek adventure, cultural stimulation, wildlife, or well-being
www.aberfeldy.co.uk
Perthshire
The majestic county of Perthshire offers something for everyone throughout the whole year. Use the website link below to search for the events that are happening when you are staying at the lodge.
www.perthshire.co.uk
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The Glenturret Distillery
As Scotland’s oldest distillery Glenturret has had a long and colourful history. From illicit stills and smugglers, through the worldwide boom in Scottish whisky to near dereliction post-prohibition, the site here at Glenturret has survived through the centuries. Nowadays The Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret is the most visited distillery in Scotland.
www.famousgrouse.co.uk
The Scottish Crannog Centre
Situated on the South shore of Loch Tay, the centre takes the visitor on a journey back in time to show how the first inhabitants of the area lived, in homes that they built ‘over’ the Loch. The centre has many differently themed activities taking place throughout the year.
www.crannog.co.uk
Scone Palace
Scone is a place that breathes history like nowhere else in Scotland. Today, in the 21st century, it is the home of the Earls of Mansfield, and a major attraction to visitors from all over the world. Fifteen hundred years ago, it was the capital of the Pictish kingdom and the centre of the ancient Celtic church. In the intervening centuries, it has been the seat of parliaments and the crowning place of Kings. It has housed the Stone of Destiny and been immortalised in Shakespeare's Macbeth.
www.scone-palace.net
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Getting Around Perthshire by Bike, and Walks
Perthshire’s a great place to see by bike - but remember some of the hills are pretty steep, so be prepared for a bit of a work out! The roads are very good an there are plenty of facilities to stop and take a rest at.
There's also more info at the spokes website.
Cycling for Leisure
If cycling is more of a hobby than a way of getting around, you can enjoy some great days out in and around Perthshire. There are many dedicated cycle routes and they all benefit from the stunning highland scenery. For the more adventurous there's some great mountain biking terrain as well.
The area around Loch Tay has some great scenic routes of varying levels of difficulty, so you don't necessarily have to be super fit to make the most of them. Find out more about these bike routes on the bike routes website.
For other ideas you might also like to try the Visitscotland.com cycling website.
Spokes cycling maps also contain loads of useful information for cyclists planning to explore the surrounding areas, view these on the Spokes website. for more information.
You can also find out more about taking your bike on the train here.
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Walking
Perthshire has some of the most breath taking views in the UK from the tops of it’s many Munro’s. There’s something for every level of experience and so there are a variety to of gradients to suit your legs! Most can be tackled by anyone of average fitness, and the views on offer are worth the effort! It does pay to be well prepared before you go out on the hill though and the weather can change very quickly at all times of the year. For more information go to www.outdoorscotland.co.uk
Fishing
The many lochs, rivers and burns that are found throughout Perthshire off the angler an abundance of choice. Whether your passion is trolling for Salmon and big pike on the lochs, or fly fishing on the rivers, or offering a small spinner or fly in the burns, the pleasure of just being by the water in this part of Scotland is hard to beat.
Yorkshire pebble boats can be hired from the marina at Loch Tay which is just 200 yards from Craigmaha Lodge. For more information about these go to www.lochtay-vacations.co.uk
For more information about other angling venues go to www.fishingnet.com
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