Take a tour of beautiful Perthshire in Scotland
Perthshire is officially the County of Perth and is located in central Scotland. This beautiful part of the world has gorgeous scenery in the forms of mountains and lochs, as well as whisky distilleries, quaint towns and villages and so much more.
What to see in Perthshire
Perthshire is known for its endless forests, bleak and lovely moors and serene glens. An exploration of the area reveals rushing rivers and beautiful waterfalls. The county is so scenically beautiful, Sir Walter Scott named it “The fairest portion of the northern kingdom.”
The boundaries of Perthshire stretch from the Pass of Drumochter in the north, to Strathmore in the east, Rannoch Moor and Ben Lui in the west and Aberfoyle in the south.
Hikers can appreciate the beautiful wilderness, while mountaineers can scale awesome peaks like Ben Lawers and Schiehallion. Those who love spotting animal and bird species in their natural environment can view soaring ospreys and the majestic red deer.
Where to stay in Perthshire
The cities and towns in Perthshire offer a good range of hotel accommodation as well as quaint and often historic bed & breakfasts. However, to get a true feeling of this beautiful county, accommodation is available in beautifully restored Scottish manor homes, surrounded by beautiful gardens in the well-manicured grounds.
Some lie on a lovely loch (or small lake), backed by beautiful mountain views.
This form of accommodation offers international visitors a taste of the past of Scotland, while appreciating all the modern amenities available on site and close by.
Visit the city of Perth
The county capital is the city of Perth and the historic city lies on the River Tay. Culture fans can view the paintings of 20th-century Scottish Colourist John Duncan Fergusson and his wife, dancer Margaret Morris at the Fergusson Gallery. The gallery is set in the former circular water tower of the city. Another of interest is the nearby Perth Museum and Art Gallery.
The Black Watch Museum is a fascinating visit at the Black Watch regiment’s ancestral home in Balhousie Castle. Exhibits include uniforms, weapons, medals and paintings relating to the Black Watch.
Whisky distilleries in Perthshire
Lovers of good Scotch whisky can enjoy a visit to a number of famous distilleries. Among these, Glenturret Distillery dates back to 1775 and claims to be the oldest working distillery in Scotland. The distillery lies two miles outside Crieff in the Perthshire countryside and continues to use traditional mashing by hand and cutting by eye, while using water from Loch Turret.
Blair Athol Distillery is among the oldest distilleries in Scotland and was established in Pitlochry in 1798 by John Stewart and Robert Robertson. The business changed hands a number of times, closed for a while during World War II and reopened in 1949. The distillery is known for its 12-year-old Blair Athol single malt whisky, with its deep mellow smooth finish.
Dewars World of Whisky in Aberfeldy was established by John Dewar in 1846. Prior to opening his business, the crofter’s son spent time working in the wine and spirit trade in Perth. His is one of the first distilleries to produce blended Scotch whisky.
Visitors can also head to the Tullibardine Distillery, set in the Ochil Hills near Gleneagles. The distillery produces single malt whisky using local water from the same water source where the well-known Highland Spring Water is accessed.
Take a turn in Perthshire on your next Scottish tour – appreciate the scenery in August, the towns and cities, the traditional accommodation and some of the best Scotch whisky.
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