Highland Perthshire
Highland Perthshire boasts some of the most postcard-pretty landscapes within the UK. Discover the magnificent stately homes of Scone Palace and Blair Castle or admire the spectacular panorama of Loch Tummel from Queen’s view after a stroll through the charming town of Pitlochry.
You have two suggested choices for your afternoon during your Highland Perthshire tour:
- Majesty of Highland Perthshire: After lunch in Pitlochry, we take a tour of Blair Castle and enjoy a relaxing stroll of the gardens, maybe even enjoy a sweet treat in the coffee shop.
- Scenery and Beauty of Perthshire: After lunch, we stay within Pitlochry to visit Pitlochry Dam visitor centre before taking a short drive to Queen’s View and then on to Killiecrankie.
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Majesty of highland perthshire
What to expect: Lots of photography opportunities! Scone Palace is a historical information driven tour with time to stroll around the gardens.
8.30am
Tour leaves from Edinburgh
1 Hour → 9.30am
Scone Palace
SCONE PALACE ©
Scone Palace, crowing site of the Scottish Kings. Visit Moot Hill, the very site where 38 Kings of Scotland were crowned. Tour the state rooms and admire many of the unique items within their collection including the writing desk of Queen Marie Antoinette. Lose yourself in the tartan star maze and enjoy a tranquil stroll through the arboretum.
2 Hours → 11.30am
Travel to Pitlochry
45 Minutes → Pitlochry
Lunch Break
PORTNACRAIG & THEATRE © Pitlochry Partnership
Pitlochry village is found within the heart of Highland Perthshire surrounded by glorious scenery and landscapes. Wander the streets of this village, savour tea/coffee and scones (or maybe traditional fish and chips?) and visit an array of independent stores retailing Scottish treats.
→ 2pm: Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre
→ 20 Minute Drive Queen's View
QUEENS VIEW © Forestry and Land Scotland 2020
Gaze in wonder at iconic panoramic views of Loch Tummel from Queen’s View – a view once admired by Queen Victoria on her 1866 trip, as she stated the breath-taking spectacle must have been named after her.
QUEENS VIEW CAFE © Forestry and Land Scotland 2020
Or dine al fresco and admire the surrounding highland scenery as you breathe in the fresh countryside air at Queen’s View café’s outside seating.
QUEENS VIEW © Forestry and Land Scotland 2020
While visiting Queen’s View, enjoy a soothing cup of tea or coffee and a delicious sweet treat at the café.
→ 15 Minute Drive to Killiecrankie
FASKALLY © Pitlochry Partnership
Faskally woods between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie is well known for its vibrant and vivid autumn colours. Every year during the dark Scottish autumn evenings, Faskally is lit up and becomes the site of the ‘Enchanted Forest’, a truly unique light and music show.
KILLIECRANKIE AUTUMN © Pitlochry Partnership
Site of the Battle of Killiecrankie 1689 – near the beginning of the first Jacobite Rising, when Bonnie Dundee led an army in support of the exiled King James VII & II (father to Bonnie Prince Charlie). For those who enjoy a short hike, the original battle site can be visited after a one mile walk.
2 Hours → Drive non stop or longer for photos / refreshments
→ Return to hotel
Scenery and beauty of perthshire
What to expect: Lots of photography opportunities! Scone Palace is a historical information driven tour with time to stroll around the gardens.
8.30am
Tour leaves from Edinburgh
1 Hour → 9.30am
Scone Palace
SCONE PALACE ©
Scone Palace, crowing site of the Scottish Kings. Visit Moot Hill, the very site where 38 Kings of Scotland were crowned. Tour the state rooms and admire many of the unique items within their collection including the writing desk of Queen Marie Antoinette. Lose yourself in the tartan star maze and enjoy a tranquil stroll through the arboretum.
2 Hours → 11.30am
Travel to Pitlochry
45 Minutes → Pitlochry
Lunch Break
PORTNACRAIG & THEATRE © Pitlochry Partnership
Pitlochry village is found within the heart of Highland Perthshire surrounded by glorious scenery and landscapes. Wander the streets of this village, savour tea/coffee and scones (or maybe traditional fish and chips?) and visit an array of independent stores retailing Scottish treats.
→ 2.30pm: Leave Pitlochry
→ 15 Minute Drive to Blair Castle (Arrive 2.45pm)
BLAIR CASTLE ESTATE ©
Blair Castle, ancestral home of the Clan Murray and seat of the Dukes of Atholl. Read about the Atholl Highlanders – the only remaining private army within Europe, who act as a personal bodyguard to the current Duke. Explore the magnificent ballroom, still used today for the annual Atholl Highlander’s ball and appreciate the beautifully landscaped 18th century gardens.
BLAIR CASTLE DINING ROOM
Blair Castle dining room is a stunning example of Georgian design, admire Thomas Clayton’s plasterwork as you immerse yourself within the opulent atmosphere.
BLAIR GARDENS © Blair Castle Estate
Blair Castle gardens include a nine-acre Georgian walled garden – the ‘Hercules Garden’, along with a sculpture trail and a magical wooded grove.