Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 4
The Glenturret Distillery (17 min)
Tours of distillery dating from 1775 detailing malt whisky production, plus dram tasting. Scone Palace (35 min)
Grand Gothic stately home at the site where Scottish kings were crowned, with gardens and a maze. Huntingtower Castle (19 min)
Castle and history The Hermitage (42 min)
Riverside national forest with towering Douglas firs, a waterfall & resident beavers & squirrels. Perth Leisure Pool (27 min)
Heated leisure pool with flumes, a lazy river, outdoor lagoon and a modern health suite. Drummond Castle (23 min)
Eclectic gardens laid out in the 1600s in formal Renaissance style, then reshaped by the Victorians. Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre (30 min)
Wildlife centre with 70 animals species in enclosures with covered walkways and fly fishing ponds. Ochil Hills (34 min)
A broad, scenic vista is afforded atop this verdant peak, with castle & forest views. Perth Museum & Art Gallery (30 min)
Parthenon-inspired building hosting collections including natural history, arts and photography. Ben Chonzie (59 min)
Mountain peak known for lengthy, beginner-friendly hikes to a summit with picturesque views. Kinnoull Hill (27 min)
The highest hill in Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park, this hiking spot features a 19th-century tower. Macrosty Park (15 min)
Wooded site with paths, picnic & play facilities & a Victorian-era bandstand with summer concerts. Monzie Estate (15 min)
Ruins and history The Black Watch Castle & Museum (29 min)
Castle and Black Watch regiment museum, former Earls of Kinnoull residence dating from 16th century. Branklyn Garden (28 min)
Historic estate's 2-acre oasis, planted with seeds from international plant collectors. | 
