Whichever way you get to Rannoch (either from the direction of Aberfeldy or Pitlochry), the scenery on the way is pretty spectacular. Choose the picturesque Schiehallion road or go through Tummel Bridge and enjoy the views over Loch Tummel. The really impressive thing about Rannoch, though, is the variety of scenery you drive through once you arrive.
We like to visit this picturesque Perthshire village with our camera fairly regularly, as it’s something of a hidden gem in many ways, though perhaps most famous for the Fortingall Yew
A successful partnership with Blairgowrie Golf Club has given the local hotel a bumper May in terms of the numbers of golfing groups who stayed with them last month
Are you self-employed or a small business owner in a rural area, or are you thinking of setting up your own business or social enterprise? Support is available from GrowBiz.
I’ve been wanting to go to Branklyn Garden at this season for two years now, and we finally managed it! Was it worth the wait?
We especially love to explore the lovely independent shops and cafes that there’s such an abundance of here, all offering something different but delicious. Dunkeld has becoming something of a foodie paradise in recent years, and there’s something to suit all palates, with speciality cheeses, wines, smoked salmon, whiskies, pastries and breads available seemingly every few feet!
The Dalmore Inn in Blairgowrie is celebrating being nominated in the Good Food Guide 100 best local restaurants 2024
When we were trying to think of a walk that would be at its best in late spring, a picture came to mind of a sapphire blue loch, fringed with vibrant green ferns and punctuated with the sound of birds calling. In other words — Loch Turret.
The Dalmore Inn & Restaurant in Blairgowrie has announced a 20% discount covering all food purchases every Monday to Thursday during May and June (excluding set menus). The current spring menu contains a new selection of dishes, along with Dalmore Inn favourites, such as fish and chips, lasagne, Whitby scampi, and steak.
In Perthshire there are many stunning local beauty spots that have picnic benches provided. And if you already love a picnic, you’ll definitely want to try out any of these favourite locations that you haven’t already!
The new Comrie Art Hut has just launched and will be open for general viewing and free sketching taster sessions, on the theme of Patterns in Nature, on Thursday 9th May and/or Saturday 1st June 10.30 - 3.30
Have you taken a moment yet to go out, find a blossoming tree or bush and just enjoy this beautiful wonder of nature? Blossom’s beauty is a transient one and will soon be gone for another year, so now if the time to truly appreciate it, finding some peace and calm as we do so.
In addition to our rural enterprise support services, GrowBiz offers specialised support for various sectors. Creatives, rural small businesses, food and drink providers, care and wellbeing practitioners, social enterprises and young people can benefit from the following support:
It’s the time of year when we all want to get out, feel the warmth of spring sunshine on our faces, let the soft breeze blow the winter cobwebs away, and rest our eyes on the fresh, zingy green of new leaves.
Spring is a wonderful time of year for new growth, and in May especially we see our woodlands, fields and hedgerows fully blossoming forth with fresh life and vibrant colour.
The digital world keeps us conveniently connected, and Perthshire Artisans makes it easy to stay up to date from wherever you are. We also keenly support and showcase opportunities to meet the Artisans in person.
Woodland floors carpeted with lightly scented bluebells have to be one of the most wonderful sights in Scotland in May and June. In Perthshire, we think the best place to see them in all their glory is undoubtedly Kinclaven Bluebell Wood.
Changeable April weather can sometimes make it a little tricky to decide what to do on a day out, but, happily, Perthshire has plenty of natural beauties that can be seen and enjoyed from inside a car! Once such spot is Glen Lyon.
In Perthshire we are fortunate to have many forests and woodlands to choose from to make the most of this stress busting activity! Find out how to get started in this article.
Holidays, lighter days and warmer weather make April an ideal month to explore Perthshire, and Blair Atholl is a great choice for a family day out
