breakfast and parking are complimentary. off the a827 road and surrounded by countryside, this informal, intimate b&b overlooking the river tay is 9 miles from the blair athol distillery. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. upgraded rooms come with sitting areas and/or river rive. amenities include a warm riverside restaurant, as well as a cosy bar with a wood-burning stove and a terrace. the 6 bright, airy rooms with a mixture of classic and contemporary decor offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking is available Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 19
Loch Faskally (14 min) Hilly trails & angling around a dam with a famed fish ladder helping salmon to swim uphill & spawn. The Scottish Crannog Centre (21 min) Guided tour of Iron Age dwelling, with history exhibitions, crafts and music demonstrations. Blair Castle (22 min) Castle dating from 1269 with lavish rooms housing antiques, art and armour, plus walled garden. Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre (17 min) Multimedia exhibitions on hydro-electricity, dam history & salmon breeding, plus a cafe & gift shop. Castle Menzies (15 min) Fortified 16th-century mansion and clan seat, with kirk and garden. Available for private events. Edradour Distillery (15 min) Tours & tastings are offered at this charming 1825 distillery known for single malt Scotch whisky. The Hermitage (21 min) Riverside national forest with towering Douglas firs, a waterfall & resident beavers & squirrels. Falls of Bruar (30 min) A vigorous walk leads through the woods to a gorge & waterfall viewing area with 2 stone bridges. Highland Safaris (16 min) Local operator offering a wide range of safari packages, from helicopter tours to 4X4 adventures. Loch Tummel (37 min) 7-mi.-long lake offering a serene boating & fishing locale, plus wildlife & archeological sites. Blair Athol Distillery (12 min) The Allt Dour supplies the water used at this distillery famous for its single-malt whiskies. Ben Vrackie (21 min) Trails lead into this mountainous site with an optional steep climb affording sweeping vistas. Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery (8 min) Scotch whiskey producer offering tastings, an interactive museum & tours of its 1890s distillery. Schiehallion (35 min) 1,083 metres Highlands summit & a popular hiking spot with views of surrounding lakes & mountains. Queen's View Visitor Centre (25 min) Historic viewpoint with iconic panoramas over Loch Tummel, a cafe/tea room & a visitor centre. |