Perth and Kinross

Best things to do in Perth and Kinross

Perth and Kinross Essentials

Perth and Kinross contains some of Scotland’s most significant historical sites, including Scone Palace, the crowning place of Scottish kings, and the island ruins of Loch Leven Castle where Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned. The region features diverse landmarks ranging from the 13th-century Blair Castle to the Fortingall Yew, one of Europe’s oldest living trees. Natural highlights include the Meikleour Beech Hedge, the tallest in the world, and the Hermitage’s wooded trails. Cultural insights are provided by the Black Watch military museum and the Iron Age Scottish Crannog Centre.

Perth and Kinross Essentials — Map

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Scone Palace

Scone Palace is a Category A-listed historic house near the village of Scone and the city of Perth, Scotland.

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Blair Castle

Blair Castle stands in its grounds near the village of Blair Atholl in Perthshire in Scotland.

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Queen's View

Probably named after Queen Victoria, this spot offers wonderful views of Loch Tummel. You simply must stop here.

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Loch Leven Castle

Lochleven Castle is a ruined castle on an island in Loch Leven, in the Perth and Kinross local authority area of Scotland.

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Drummond Castle

A 15th-century tower house featuring expansive 17th-century Italianate terraced gardens, which are considered among the most significant formal gardens in Europe.

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Dunkeld Cathedral

Dunkeld Cathedral is a Church of Scotland place of worship which stands on the north bank of the River Tay in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross,…

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The Hermitage

The Hermitage is a National Trust for Scotland-protected site in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross.

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Pitlochry Fish Ladder

The ladder was built so that salmon can travel upstream during the breeding. It turned into a popular tourist attraction.

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Perth Museum and Art Gallery

Perth Art Gallery is the principal art gallery and exhibition space in the city of Perth, Scotland.

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Aberfeldy Distillery

Aberfeldy Distillery is a distillery in Scotland that distills Aberfeldy single malt Scotch whisky.

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The Scottish Crannog Centre

See the ancient loch-dwelling which turned into a a living museum on the water. Truly a unique experience.

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The Black Watch Castle & Museum

Located in Balhousie Castle, this museum details the history of Scotland’s premier Highland regiment through displays of uniforms, weapons, medals, and personal accounts dating back to 1739.

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Huntingtower Castle

Huntingtower Castle, once known as Ruthven Castle or the Place of Ruthven, is located near the village of Huntingtower beside the A85 and…

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Fortingall Yew

The Fortingall Yew is an ancient European yew in the churchyard of the village of Fortingall in Perthshire, Scotland.

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Meikleour Beech Hedges

The Meikleour Beech Hedge, located near Meikleour, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, was planted in the autumn of 1745 by Jean Mercer and her…

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