The Great Outdoors

BIRNAM ARTS INSTITUTE

Birnam Arts has a year-round open door programme of music, theatre, dance and comedy performances, as well as a wide range of workshop activities including workshops, libraries and classes.

THE GLENTURRET DISTILLERY

About 20 minutes north of the Cairn you can find the world-famous Glenturret Distillery. This is the oldest working distillery in Scotland. They have been hand-making whisky at this site since 1775.

THE HOUSE OF BRUAR

The House of Bruar is widely acknowledged as Scotland's most prestigious, independent store. The House of Bruar offers a unique variety of shopping opportunities rolled into one from shoes to shirts and hats to hampers.

TULLIBARDINE DISTILLERY

If you pop onto the A9 main arterial road and drive 10 minutes west from the Cairn, you can find your way to the must-visit attraction that is Tullibardine Distillery and Visitor Centre.

ATHOLL PALACE MUSEUM

The Atholl Palace Hotel has opened its’ doors for over 135 years, and it’s all about hotel life, when Scotland prospered as a health and holiday destination.

BLAIR ATHOLL WATERMILL

This dates back to the 1590’s, it is one of the last working watermills in Scotland producing stone ground oatmeal and flour, but be warned, demand can be high.

BLAIR ATHOL DISTILLERY

One of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, started life as a farm distillery in 1798 by John Steward and Robert Robertson.

SCOTTISH CRANNOG CENTRE

This five star attraction re-opens in 2022 after its devastating fire in 2021. It is a living history centre, museum and educational centre, and importantly it guarantees you a warm welcome.

MAGGIE WALLS MEMORIAL

This witches monument is mysterious, as it is said that it was where a woman who never existed was burnt alive for being a witch – enough said!

QUEEN’S VIEW

This is probably the most photographed view in Scotland, with its stunning viewpoints which overlook Loch Tummel and is surrounded by elements of Tay Forest park.

CASTLE MENZIES

Castle Menzies is a spectacular sixteenth century Scottish Castle, it was home to the Menzies Chiefs from 1488 to 1910, and the Menzies have been in Highland Perthshire since records began from the middle of the 12th century.

HERMITAGE DUNKELD

Often referred to as the ‘Heritage pleasure ground’ this famous beautiful woodland was a walk for John Murray (The third Duke of Atholl in 1757) and his numerous guests.

BOLFRACKS GARDEN

Its origins dating back to the mid 18th century. It is renowned for its impressive collections of unusual and rare plants.

OSSIANS HALL OF MIRRORS

This Georgian hermitage from 1757 is one of Scotland’s most amazing woodland walks, complete with occasional leaping salmons.

TOMNADASHAN MINE

Monty Python and the Holy Grail fans will remember its home to things more sinister, however this forgotten and abandoned copper, gold and sulphur old mine was the home of Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog Cave.

GOLFING AT GLENEAGLES

A mere five minutes from the Cairn is the home of Scottish golfing, and arguably the top golfing destination in Scotland. Gleneagles has served as the venue for several major golf tournaments, including the Ryder Cup in 2014.

FALCONRY AT GLENEAGLES

Five minutes down the road from the Cairn is the British School of Falconry at Gleneagles. You can partake in an ancient pastime that could easily be the highlight of your trip.