JURASSIC PERTH - The Dinosaurs Are Back!
The Dinosaurs are back in Perth Scotland by popular demand!The event runs from 5pm-9pm at The Norie-Miller Park on both Thursday 30th & Friday 31st …more
Few regions can rival Perthshire for sheer variety of terrain and the breathtaking majesty of its landscapes. From the desolate and wild beauty of the beguiling Glen Lyon Valley to the calm of Loch Tay and from the stunning empty expanse of Rannoch Moor to the lakes and lush forest valleys in the east this is a truly wondrous landscape.
Perthshire was actually abolished as a county in 1975 by the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 and carved up between the Central and Tayside Regions. This was also changed in 1996 so that the area covered by the original county was divided between Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Perth and Kinross. Nevertheless, many people still refer to the region as Perthshire and the tourism board markets the Perthshire Tourist Route.
At its heart this tourist route is made up of the stunning scenery in the region, with Kinross and Loch Leven at its center. Loch Leven is eerily beautiful and is a famous trout-fishing destination. It has the RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve on its shores and Leven Castle sits on an island in the Loch. Other beautiful spots include the Ochil Hills which feature some spectacular walking trails and the fantastic wooded gorge at Killecrankie, scene of a famous battle in 1689. Indeed nearly all of the most beautiful spots offer castles or ruins en route.
Perthshire has its fair share of historic sites, from Blair Castle to the 16th century Castle Menzies, from the Cathedral town of Dunkeld (with sites dating back to the 9th century) to Scone Palace, (ancient crowning site of Scottish Royalty) and Huntintower Castle with the gorgeous Branklyn Garden. Seemingly then, Perthshire has it all, but to top it off, it also offers the most famous golf course in the world at Gleneagles.
Enjoy a fun filled and fantastic day out for all the family at a range of attractions in Perthshire, including theme parks, castles, zoos, museums and historic houses.
Get close-up and personal with a wild animal at a zoo or safari park in Perthshire.
Thrills and spills on rides and rollercoasters at a theme park in Perthshire.
Immerse yourselves in British heritage by visiting a castle or historic house.
Love British history?Come and take a stroll through the ages at a local museum.
From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, enjoy art at its very best.
Want to try your hand at something completely different? Try an experience...
To find more localised events, attractions and activities, select a local town or city from the list below:
Updated: 10/12/2024 03:43:24