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 Loch Turret, Perthshire
Attractions
| Glamis Castle |
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 Glamis Castle, a stunning French chateau-style fortress dating back to 1372, has been the ancestral seat of the Lyon family for over 650 years. The castle holds significant royal connections as the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess Margaret in 1930. Visitors can explore the castle through 50-minute guided tours, discovering magnificently furnished state rooms decorated with lions (the family symbol), and wander through the extensive grounds which include an Italian Garden, a nature trail, and an arboretum featuring rare trees several centuries old. The castle is steeped in literary history as the legendary setting of Shakespeare's Macbeth, though the real King Macbeth had no actual connection to the property. Several intriguing legends surround the castle, including the tale of the Monster of Glamis, supposedly a deformed child who was hidden away in the castle's rooms5. The castle's 14,000-acre estate currently produces lumber and beef, whilst featuring multiple walking trails along the Glamis Burn. |
| Blair Castle |
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 Blair Castle, dating back to 1269, is the ancestral home of the Clan Murray and features 30 rooms filled with Scottish cultural history, including a Victorian Ballroom adorned with 175 pairs of antlers and an Entrance Hall displaying weapons from the Battle of Culloden. The castle holds the distinction of being home to Europe's only remaining private army, the Atholl Highlanders, established after Queen Victoria's visit. The castle grounds boast a magnificent nine-acre walled Georgian garden with fruit trees, a Chinese bridge, and a gothic folly, whilst also featuring some of Britain's tallest trees and a Red Deer Park. The castle witnessed significant historical events, including visits from Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and was the site of the last siege on British soil in March 1746 during the Jacobite rising. The structure evolved from a medieval fortress to its current form through various transformations, most notably its conversion to a Georgian mansion in 1740 and its renovation in the 1860s to the Scottish Baronial style. |
| Drummond Castle Gardens |
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Located near Crieff, Drummond Castle Gardens feature a magnificent Italianate parterre laid out in the form of a St Andrew's Cross, with a historic sundial from 1630 at its centre. A mile-long beech-lined avenue leads to the formidable ridge-top tower house, where visitors enter through a woven iron portcullis. The gardens, first established in the 17th century and redesigned in the 19th century, still preserve ancient yew hedges and copper beech trees planted by Queen Victoria during her 1842 visit. Whilst the castle remains private, the gardens have served as filming locations for 'Rob Roy' and 'Outlander', and most recently hosted a Dior fashion show—their first Scottish collection in 69 years. The formal gardens, replanted in the 1950s, showcase intricate patterns incorporating the Drummond family coat of arms with Scots thistles and daggers. Visitors can explore the terraced grounds, which include a kitchen garden, shrubberies, and various ornamental features such as statues, urns, and fountains. |
Other attractions
House of Dun & Montrose Basin
 Loch Leven Castle (ruins)
 Loch Tay
Loch Turret
Perth
Pitlochry
Vane Farm Nature Reserve
| Dunkeld |
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Dunkeld, a picturesque village nestled on the banks of the River Tay, was Scotland's first capital under Kenneth MacAlpin, the first King of Scots, in the 9th century. The town features beautifully restored whitewashed cottages from the 1700s, now maintained by the National Trust for Scotland. Notable attractions include the majestic Dunkeld Cathedral, which houses the tomb of the Wolf of Badenoch, and The Hermitage woodland walk featuring the spectacular Black Linn Falls. The neighbouring town of Birnam, connected by Thomas Telford's bridge, was immortalised in Shakespeare's Macbeth and served as inspiration for Beatrix Potter, who wrote Peter Rabbit whilst holidaying in the area. The town offers excellent outdoor activities including fishing and hiking trails, whilst the Scottish Liqueur Centre showcases handmade original Scottish liqueurs. The area is particularly known for its 'big trees' and serves as a gateway to the Highlands, with a lively arts scene and numerous specialist shops and galleries. |
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Glamis Castle, a stunning French chateau-style fortress dating back to 1372, has been the ancestral seat of the Lyon family for over 650 years. The castle holds significant royal connections as the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess Margaret in 1930. Visitors can explore the castle through 50-minute guided tours, discovering magnificently furnished state rooms decorated with lions (the family symbol), and wander through the extensive grounds which include an Italian Garden, a nature trail, and an arboretum featuring rare trees several centuries old. The castle is steeped in literary history as the legendary setting of Shakespeare's Macbeth, though the real King Macbeth had no actual connection to the property. Several intriguing legends surround the castle, including the tale of the Monster of Glamis, supposedly a deformed child who was hidden away in the castle's rooms5. The castle's 14,000-acre estate currently produces lumber and beef, whilst featuring multiple walking trails along the Glamis Burn.
Blair Castle, dating back to 1269, is the ancestral home of the Clan Murray and features 30 rooms filled with Scottish cultural history, including a Victorian Ballroom adorned with 175 pairs of antlers and an Entrance Hall displaying weapons from the Battle of Culloden. The castle holds the distinction of being home to Europe's only remaining private army, the Atholl Highlanders, established after Queen Victoria's visit. The castle grounds boast a magnificent nine-acre walled Georgian garden with fruit trees, a Chinese bridge, and a gothic folly, whilst also featuring some of Britain's tallest trees and a Red Deer Park. The castle witnessed significant historical events, including visits from Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and was the site of the last siege on British soil in March 1746 during the Jacobite rising. The structure evolved from a medieval fortress to its current form through various transformations, most notably its conversion to a Georgian mansion in 1740 and its renovation in the 1860s to the Scottish Baronial style.
Loch Leven Castle (ruins)
Loch Tay
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