Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 38
Schiehallion (17 min) 1,083 metres Highlands summit & a popular hiking spot with views of surrounding lakes & mountains. Blair Castle (44 min) Castle dating from 1269 with lavish rooms housing antiques, art and armour, plus walled garden. Edradour Distillery (36 min) Tours & tastings are offered at this charming 1825 distillery known for single malt Scotch whisky. Blair Athol Distillery (32 min) The Allt Dour supplies the water used at this distillery famous for its single-malt whiskies. Loch Tay (22 min) This 14.5-mi.-long freshwater loch offers salmon fishing & a reconstructed lake dwelling. Falls of Bruar (44 min) A vigorous walk leads through the woods to a gorge & waterfall viewing area with 2 stone bridges. The Scottish Crannog Centre (11 min) Guided tour of Iron Age dwelling, with history exhibitions, crafts and music demonstrations. Highland Safaris (5 min) Local operator offering a wide range of safari packages, from helicopter tours to 4X4 adventures. Loch Tummel (19 min) 7-mi.-long lake offering a serene boating & fishing locale, plus wildlife & archeological sites. Castle Menzies (9 min) Fortified 16th-century mansion and clan seat, with kirk and garden. Available for private events. Loch Rannoch (33 min) Long freshwater lake with a scenic walking/cycling path, a man-made islet & fishing. Queen's View Visitor Centre (30 min) Historic viewpoint with iconic panoramas over Loch Tummel, a cafe/tea room & a visitor centre. Ben Lawers (42 min) 1,214m Highlands summit & a popular hiking spot with views of surrounding mountains & lakes. Loch Faskally (35 min) Hilly trails & angling around a dam with a famed fish ladder helping salmon to swim uphill & spawn. Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery (14 min) Scotch whiskey producer offering tastings, an interactive museum & tours of its 1890s distillery. |