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Blairgowrie, Dunkeld Scotland, Dunkeld Cathedral, Birnam, Loch of Lowes, Perthshire

The Highland Perthshire towns of Blairgowrie and Dunkeld offer perfect bases from which to access the huge choice of outdoor activities in this Active Perthshire area. North of Blairgowrie towards Braemar, the Glenshee Ski Centre pulls in the skiing crowds during the winter season. Checkout the choice of outdoor activities offered by Nae Limits off the A9. Everything from White Water rafting on the Tay River to family kayaking, abseilling, mountain biking, hillwalking and more is on offer around Balirgowrie and Dunkeld.

Historic Dunkeld's cathedral ruins hint at its ancient history as first ecclesiastical capital of Scotland. For some of the best specialist arts and craft shopping in Perthshire head to Dunkeld. Take time to visit the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Visitor centre at the sublime Loch of the Lowes where you can view magnificent ospreys from the hideaway.

Blairgowrie & Rattray Tourist Guide

With its nickname the berry capital of Scotland , Blairgowrie has a reputation for fine food stretching back years. Fruits are grown widely in the area in the many soft fruit farms (especially raspberries), and seasonal fruit pickers arrive in droves in season. This bustling Perthshire town offers a host of restaurants, pubs and shops, plus easy access north to Glenshee, Braemar, the Cairngorms and skiing in-season, south to Perth, north towards Pitlochry and the Highlands and within easy reach of the Angus Glens.

Like a mini Perth, but much more rural Blairgowrie is an old market town. The Loch of Lowes Visitor Centre & Wildlife Reserve is situated near the town and a number of Scottish Castles including Glamis, Blair Calste and Scone Palace. This part of Scotland is renowned for its Highland Games, and Blairgowrie & Rattray are no exception, holding their Highland Games at the beginning of September annually (weblink right).

The list of sports, including Blairgowrie local golf club, available in the Blairgowrie area is huge, including mountain biking, walking festivals and walking, skiing and fishing.

Highland Adventure Centre, Knockshannoch, Glenisla, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH11 8PE. Tel. 01575 582238. Organised activities and activity days include hillwalking, mountain biking, archery, abseilling and kayaking. See also the choice of outdoor activities offered by the definitive provider in the area - Nae Limits. Their office is just south of Pitlochry adjacent to the A9. Book online via their website for white water rafting, cliff jumping, family rafting, canyoning, adventure tubing and more! Tel Nae Limits on 08450 178177.

Dunkeld Cathedral & Dunkeld Arts & Crafts Shopping

Dunkeld is a gem of a location, long popular with Glaswegians and Edinburgh locals who push up here at weekends for the atmospheric pubs, local outdoor activities and delightful specialist shopping in the town. Dunkeld was actually proclaimed the first ecclesiastical capital of Scotland by first king Kenneth MacAlpin. Hence, the site of the Dunkeld Cathedral remains is particularly important within Scottish history.

Less busy than Pitlochry, Dunkeld has a chic bohemian edge, with its ancient cathedral ruins and attractive setting alongside the Tay. Take the Riverside path for a stroll to view Thomas Telford's Dunkeld Bridge.

The Dunkeld Park Activity Centre (weblink right) offers a choice of outdoor activities in the heart of Perthshire including shooting, driving, archery and fishing. See weblinks right for more outdoor activity providers in the area. Within Dunkeld centre, the National Trust for Scotland owns 20 houses around the Cross and Cathedral Street. Most date from around 1689, the time of the Battle of Dunkeld. The houses aren't open to the public, but there's a National Trust Ell Shop where you can find out more on the houses and the famous Dunkeld Weavers Measure. Dunkeld and the Hermitage, 11 The Cross, Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, PH8 0AN, Scotland. Tel. 01350 728641. (see National Trust for Scotland weblink right).

Atholl Street, Dunkeld's main high street is crammed with a superb selection of specialist shops, cafes and country pubs. Visit ZigZags Crafts and Gifts, 18 Atholl Street, Dunkeld, PH8 0AR. Tel. 01350 728666. Discover a delightful collection of hand crafted gifts, ceramics, jewellery, scarves and unique bags in this little Dunkeld treasure trove! See the Creative Perthshire weblink right for listings of more arts, crafts and galleries around Perthshire.

The Loch of Lowes, Highland Perthshire

Not to be missed near Dunkeld is the Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre & Wildlife Reserve. Run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, you can expect to see magnificent ospreys, red squirrels and spot otters swimming in the stunning tree-lined Loch here in the heart of Highland Perthshire.

The Scottish Wildlife Trust visitor centres cater particularly well for children (find other trust centres at the Falls of Clyde in Lanarkshire and the Montrose Basin on the Angus coast). Interactive wildlife quizzes are available here at the Loch of the Lowes visitor centre.

The observation hide offers the perfect spot from which to view Osprey - catch one fishing on the loch if you're lucky.

Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre & Wildlife Reserve, Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 0HH. Tel. 01350 727337. (see the Scottish Wildlife Trust's website right for more details and opening times).

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