Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 35
Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre (21 min) Multimedia exhibitions on hydro-electricity, dam history & salmon breeding, plus a cafe & gift shop. Blair Athol Distillery (22 min) The Allt Dour supplies the water used at this distillery famous for its single-malt whiskies. The Scottish Crannog Centre (32 min) Guided tour of Iron Age dwelling, with history exhibitions, crafts and music demonstrations. Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery (35 min) Scotch whiskey producer offering tastings, an interactive museum & tours of its 1890s distillery. Loch Tummel (17 min) 7-mi.-long lake offering a serene boating & fishing locale, plus wildlife & archeological sites. Blair Castle (23 min) Castle dating from 1269 with lavish rooms housing antiques, art and armour, plus walled garden. Queen's View Visitor Centre (6 min) Historic viewpoint with iconic panoramas over Loch Tummel, a cafe/tea room & a visitor centre. Schiehallion (24 min) 1,083 metres Highlands summit & a popular hiking spot with views of surrounding lakes & mountains. Ben Vrackie (20 min) Trails lead into this mountainous site with an optional steep climb affording sweeping vistas. Loch Faskally (21 min) Hilly trails & angling around a dam with a famed fish ladder helping salmon to swim uphill & spawn. Castle Menzies (30 min) Fortified 16th-century mansion and clan seat, with kirk and garden. Available for private events. Highland Safaris (26 min) Local operator offering a wide range of safari packages, from helicopter tours to 4X4 adventures. Loch Rannoch (25 min) Long freshwater lake with a scenic walking/cycling path, a man-made islet & fishing. Falls of Bruar (32 min) A vigorous walk leads through the woods to a gorge & waterfall viewing area with 2 stone bridges. Edradour Distillery (25 min) Tours & tastings are offered at this charming 1825 distillery known for single malt Scotch whisky. |