Highland Perthshire

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Discover a world of wildlife

Hundreds of miles of paths, tracks and routes to walk and cycle

Scotland's heritage - in stunning natural settings

A kaleidescope of off and on road cycling routes

If you're looking for a real adrenalin rush...

Welcome to Highland Perthshire

Welcome to Highland Perthshire - an area famed for dramatic mountains, glens and lochs, ancient castles and unspoilt nature; for golf, fishing, walking and adventure; for distinctive cultural venues and exciting events.
 
Perthshire Accommodation OffersLocated at the geographical heart of Scotland, within easy reach of busy cities like Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, Highland Perthshire is at the heart of Perthshire Big Tree Country and boasts some of Europe’s most remarkable woodlands – all easily accessible on dozens of waymarked paths and trails.
 
Our main towns and villages of Pitlochry, Aberfeldy, Dunkeld & Birnam, Blair Atholl and Kinloch Rannoch are all within short drives of each other - while you can go from the auditorium of one of Scotland's major theatres to the lower slopes of one of Scotland's highest mountains in under an hour, taking a journey that passes through some of the Highlands' most breathtaking scenery.
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With a fantastic range of accommodation of all types, delightful places to experience local food and drink, and ample opportunities for distinctive retail therapy, Highland Perthshire is where you’ll find everything that makes Scotland special. 
 

Take 5 at the Heart of Natural Scotland

This year is Year of Natural Scotland, so we're inviting you to "Take Five" here in Highland Perthshire and discover our amazing natural environment, wildlife, adventures and much much more. Just click on the image on the left to download a copy of our new "Take Five" guide, packed full of great ideas.
 
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Highland Perthshire - it's all here!

Would you like your own Highland Perthshire themed blog? Drop us a line!

  • Highland Perthshire Enduro - Birnam Hill Stage

    Yesterday saw a great event taking place for the first time around Dunkeld and Birnam - the Highland Perthshire Enduro cycling event, a 49km mostly off-road route, with a brilliant 159 riders.   ...

    by birnamglen
    Sunday, 05 May 2013
  • Black Grouse Lek

    When we thought about the Big 5 wildlife species for Highland Perthshire, Black Grouse were a certainty.   This Sunday morning's 6am departure from Blair Castle with our brilliant guide, Sandy, ...

    by take5
    Tuesday, 30 April 2013
  • Snowdrops in May - are you mad?

    I am quite prepared to be told I'm just not very observant, but I can't remember ever seeing snowdrops on the last day of April.   The Royal Horticultural Society, no less, tells us that the fl ...

    by birnamglen
    Tuesday, 30 April 2013
  • Wildlife Diary Monday 29th April

    by Lindsey And then there were four…. We asked in our last blog if anyone knew of any other ospreys who’d laid four eggs and we got a resounding yes! Keith Brockie, who fearlessly scaled our nest tre ...

    by SWT - Loch of the Lowes
    Monday, 29 April 2013
  • Eagle Learns about Leks

    Wow. An amazing sight very early this morning. While out counting black grouse lekking (displaying) as part of ongoing monitoring, a juvenile golden eagle appeared. The black grouse all disappeared in ...

    by Atholl Rangers
    Monday, 29 April 2013
  • Silent auction of Osprey illustration

    To mark our incredible female osprey’s latest feat of producing a clutch of four eggs, we are offering for auction a unique piece of original artwork. During his stay in 2011, Simon Forkner, who ...

    by SWT - Loch of the Lowes
    Monday, 29 April 2013
  • Mating Attempts and Eggs 2013

    Osprey Nightwatch Diary 28th April

    As spring arrives and the days draw out we’ve been able to enjoy the last of the light over the loch at the beginning of our shifts and some beautiful sun rises as we wind down for the night. We’re re ...

    by SWT - Loch of the Lowes
    Sunday, 28 April 2013
  • GOOD WEEK ON TUMMEL

    Garry Watson finished a good week at the Dam beats with a fish of 15lb caught on a Orange Dominator tube. I think this is one of the newish UV patterns. Also on Sawmill yesterday new club member Colin ...

    by PAC
    Sunday, 28 April 2013
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