Things to See in Perthshire, Scotland
Many of Scotland's most famous heritage sites lie in close proximity to Blairgowrie:
| Glamis Castle, Angus : | Childhood home of the late Queen Mother and legendary setting for Shakespeare's ‘Macbeth'. 01307 840393 |
| Scone Palace, Perth : | Historic crowning place of Kings of Scots 01738 552300 |
| Arbroath Abbey, Angus : | Site of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320 in which Scotland 's nobles swore their independence 01241 878756 |
| Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside : | Built for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert , a private home of the Royal family where they enjoy 2 months in Autumn. 013397 42534 |
Discover the traditional distilleries of Scotland: there are 5 within an hour of Blairgowrie, and famous Speyside is only 2 hours drive away.
| Erdradour Distillery, Nr Pitlochry : | Scotland's smallest Distillery 01796 472095 |
| The Glenturret Distillery Crieff : | Scotland's oldest distillery and home of The Famous Grouse Blended whisky 01764 656565 |
| Dewar's World of Whisky, Aberfeldy : | A global brand from small family beginnings . 01887822010 |
| Bell's Blair Athol Distillery, Pitlochry : | Single malt production and follow the art of blending some of Scotland 's finest blends. 017996 472161 |
| Royal Lochnagar Ditillery, Ballater : | Local distillery to Balmoral,. 013397 42700 |
Visitor Centres and Family attractions offer something to everyone, no matter what your age or interest:
| Discovery Point & RRS Discovery : | Soak up Martime history and experience life with Captain Scott on an epic Antartic adventure. 01382 309060 |
| Beatrix Potter Exhibition, Birnam | Both children and adults alike will enjoy learning about how the wildlife rich Perthshire inspired many of her famous characters 01350 727674 |
| Loch of The Lowes Visitor Centre, (SWT) Dunkeld : | Most popular in May to watch Ospreys. Excellent observation hide to view pine martin, red squirrel, many wildfowl and other birds. 01350 727337 |
| Active Kid Adventure Park, Stanley : | Keep the kids happy with pedal go karts, trampolines, crazy golf, small animal farm, etc, reward yourself with excellent homebaking. 01738 827286 |
| Stanley Mills, Stanley (HS ): | New hi tech interactive visitor experience at the spectacular 18th Century water mill complex on the majestic River Tay 01738 828268 |
| J M Barrie's birthplace, Kirriemuir : | The creator of Peter Pan much to see in this delightful Angus country town from Camera Obscura to a living-willow crocodile 0844 4932142 |
