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Out and about from our Bed and Breakfast in Crieff -

There are many activities in the Strathearn area in which you may wish to partake. The Crieff Tourist Information Centre can help organise many of the following activities, or you could 'phone the Perthshire Adventure Line on 01577 861186, or email kinrosstic@perthshire.co.uk

Walking holiday in Crieff

Golf holiday in Crieff

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Fishing holiday in Crieff

Bowling, Swimming and water sports in Crieff

Soft play, Falconary, off road driving and tennis in Crieff

History & Heritage around Crieff

Glenturret Distillery, and the Famous Grouse Experience: Scotland's oldest distillery is where the Glenturret malt whisky is made. It also hosts the award winning Famous Grouse Experience, where you can learn the secrets of the Famous Grouse whisky, test your senses - try to become a 'whisky nose', and have a guided tour of the buildings, with a free dram at the end. There is also a good restaurant, both self-service and table service, and bar.

Whilst being a mile or two from Crieff, there is a pleasant walk to the Distillery, through the Macrosty Park, and through a woodland trail, so should you wish to taste and taste and taste… Telephone: 01764 656565

The Highland Drovers at Crieff Visitor Centre: An excellent and interesting audio visual display, which brings to life the history of Crieff, and its cattle droving heritage.

A good shop, garden centre and restaurant also make this Centre worth visiting.

Huntingtower Castle: On the outskirts of Perth, with two fine and complete towers, one of the 15th to 16th Century date, the other of 16th Century origin.

Ardoch Roman Camp Near Braco One of the largest Roman stations in Britain, with substantial earthworks dating from the 2nd Century

Fowlis Wester Kirk St Bean's Kirk dates back to the 13th Century, with an original Pictish Symbol Stone incorporated inside. It is a small, but very interesting church, and is located in an idyllic village.

Tullibardine Chapel Off A823, 3 miles NW of Auchterarder. A complete 15th and 16th Century Cruciform Church built by the Murray of Tullibardine family.

Innerpeffray Library 5 miles SE of Crieff. The oldest existing public library in Scotland, founded by Lord Madderty in 1680. Various books on display, and informative and enthusiastic curators. There is also a small chapel adjacent, worth visiting.

Earthquake House Outside Comrie. The world's first seismometers were set up in Comrie in Victorian times, as the geological position of Comrie caused it to experience many earth tremors. Replicas of the recording equipment used are on display.

The Strathearn Gallery Starting with the closest, the Strathearn Gallery holds regular exhibitions of contemporary paintings and applied art by artists and crafts people based in Scotland. Our friend, Allan Craig, regularly exhibits at the gallery.

Aiton Fine Art Located on King Street promotes local artists.

The Ceramic Experience Create your own 'art', by painting mugs, tiles, ornaments etc in a relaxing setting and great cappuccino.

The Fergusson Gallery J D Fergusson (1874 - 1961) is now recognised as one of the leading figures in the development of 20th Century Scottish Painting. The Fergusson Gallery in Perth houses the most extensive collection of his work in existence, in a building converted from the former Waterworks of 1832.

Perth Museum and Art Gallery One of the oldest museums in Britain, the Museum is houses major collection of fine and applied art as well as archaeology and natural history.

Perth Sculpture Trail Extending throughout a mile of public parkland, over twenty sculptures, designed with particular reference to their sites inhabit the area.

There are several other galleries in Perth City Centre and in Auchterarder.

Within Crieff there are many excellent attractions within striking distance. The Famous Grouse has it's oldest Malt distillery here, Stuart Crystal has a factory shop in the town and there are many beautiful walks all around the area. Loch Earn is situated a 20 minute drive from a ' bed and breakfast' and should the weather be kind to you, the tiny village of St Fillans is a must with it's splendid views over Loch Earn.

If you are a keen golfer you have arrived in heaven on earth. Within a ten mile radius there is in excess of a dozen golf courses from the renowned Gleneagles to one of the most scenic nine hole golf courses at St Fillans. At a b and b you can purchase a green ticket, which entitles you to 5 rounds of golf at a vastly reduced rate. Should you require it we are always able to try and arrange tee times etc for you. If however you want to go to the home of golf St. Andrews is only an hour away. Crieff is a great base for a golfing holiday in Perthshire.

For a family break Auchengarrich wildlife centre is about 20 minutes drive away in the picturesque village of Comrie, where there are many beautiful walks and tiny shops to browse in. The famous Drummond Gardens where excerpts of the film Rob Roy Macgregor were filmed lies just a mile out of Crieff, and is open daily from May to September.

Crieff is very central and within an hour one can be in either Edinburgh Glasgow, St. Andrews or Dundee. Day trips as far afield as Iona are more than possible. Amulree in Perthshire is said to be the geographical centre of Scotland - just 15 minutes from Crieff.

Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre Overlooking Comrie. Telephone; 01764 679469 The Wildlife Centre comes highly recommended by George and Ellie as a good day out, with animals galore, and (more importantly in their opinion) a superb play area and covered playbarn. There are several picnic areas and a coffee shop and gift shop.

Ceramic Experience Located a mile or so outside Crieff, the Ceramic Experience gives you the chance to decorate anything from a whole range of ceramics - from tiles to seasonal ornaments, plates to platters, using child-friendly glazes. After firing, these are collected after a day or two, or can be posted to you.

They also do great coffee etc, and have a soft-play area to use whilst paints are drying - or while the coffee is being drunk.

The attitude of the staff makes this well worth a visit - they are so tolerant of the children and relaxed in their way of working…

Noah's Ark At Glendevon Farm, Perth. Telephone; 01738 445568
A specially equipped children's softplay barn, with separate areas for the under 5's and the 5-12's.

Macrosty Park Macrosty Park is a beautiful Victorian park, which runs alongside the river. There is an enclosed playground, which in the summer also has a paddling pool, trampolines, and tennis courts. In another section of the park, there is another play area, which is more in the 'adventure' style. There are picnic tables scattered around.

Perth Swimming Pool This pool is somewhat larger and more elaborate than the Strathearn Recreation Centre's pool. It has flumes, play areas, waves, slides, rapids… all in all a fun place to go. There is also a crèche facility and cafeteria.

Huntingtower & Elcho Castle Huntingtower Castle is off the A85, just before Perth. Elcho Castle is East of Perth. Both are large 'traditional' castles, with plenty of space for the children to explore, turrets and spiral staircases. They both have picnic tables in the grounds with plenty of grass areas for play.

Perthshire Gardens Collection Nine of Perthshire's most colourful gardens have joined together to offer a 'seasons' ticket for entrance to the following gardens: Drummond Castle, Cluny House near Aberfeldy, Bell's Cherrybank, Branklyn, Glendoick outside Perth, Scone Palace, Hercules Garden at Blair Castle, The Scottish Plant Collectors Garden and the University of Dundee Botanic Garden. These are all within reach of Crieff. Priced at £15 it can be bought from the Tourist Information Office.

Drummond Castle Gardens Open daily from May 'til October, 2 - 6pm
A mile-long beech-lined avenue leads to a formidable ridge-top tower house. The magnificent Victorian Parterre celebrating family and Scottish heraldry is suddenly revealed as one approachs the terrace. At the centre is a 17th century multiplex sundial, showing the time in different capital cities across the globe. The walled gardens and greenhouses are also open. Well worth a visit.

Branklyn Garden 116 Dundee Road, Perth. Telephone: 01738 625535
A National Trust for Scotland property, with rock gardens, rhododendrons and many rare plants.

Norrie Miller Riverside Walk and Bellwood Park Off the Dundee Road, Perth
Starting off at the top end of the Perth Bridge, the walk follows along the River Tay, with an incorporated sculpture trail. The walk ends close to Branklyn Gardens.

Bell's Cherrybank Gardens Telephone: 01738 627330
Located in Perth, there is 18 acres of gardens, incorporating the Bell's National Heather Collection. There are also sculptures, an aviary and doo'cot, mosaic and putting green.

Scotland's Garden Scheme There are many local gardens participating in the Garden's Scheme. A directory (bright yellow) is located in the lounge for guests use.
A beautiful glen with rhododendrons grown in wild conditions amid oaks and birches is located on the South side of Loch Earn at Ardvorlich. It is open from beginning of May until beginning of June.
Katy and David's garden has also been one of the gardens in the yellow book, in a joint open day with other town gardens in Crieff.

Local Garden Centres Crieff Visitor Centre has an interesting selection of plants in its Garden Centre at the rear of the building.

Crieff Garden Centre, which is a two minute walk from the house, go down the hill and turn right and then cross over the main road. It is quite small, but has some good plants in season.

Highland Heather's, Muirend, South Crieff Road, Comrie. A traditional heather nursery, with a heather garden, a wide selection of heather's and other plants for sale. The proprietors, Elaine and John Davidson, really know their stuff.

Bennybeg Garden Centre offers an interesting selection of quality plants. The owners and staff are very knowledgeable about horticulture.

Tullybannocher Plant Centre is just beyond Comrie, located beside the restaurant. Good quality plants and an interesting selection.

Patio Plants, up the hill from the square, offers unusual plants at a good price throughout the summer.

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