Perth and Kinross is a scenic Scottish council area known for its historic castles, glacial valleys, and vibrant cultural life, offering rich opportunities for walking, outdoor adventure, and visiting charming towns like Perth and Pitlochry.
Branklyn Garden
Branklyn Garden is a hillside public garden in Perth, Scotland, featuring over 3,500 species of rare and unusual plants collected worldwide. Established in 1922 and managed by the National Trust for Scotland, it offers a rich plant diversity including notable national collections.
Ben Lawers
Ben Lawers is a 1214-meter high mountain in the Scottish Highlands, known for its rich alpine flora and designation as a National Nature Reserve. It features several Munro peaks and historical Bronze Age sites. The mountain is popular for hillwalking and offers stunning natural scenery.
The Hermitage, Dunkeld
The Hermitage is a National Trust for Scotland-protected woodland site featuring historic follies like Ossian's Hall, riverside walks including the Black Linn waterfall, and notable ancient trees, offering a mainly outdoor nature and heritage experience.
Falkland Palace
Falkland Palace is a Renaissance royal palace in Fife, Scotland, featuring historic royal apartments, the Chapel Royal, and the world's oldest real tennis court. Visitors can explore both the palace interiors and extensive gardens, which showcase centuries of landscaping history, with significant restoration work preserving its distinctive French Renaissance style.
Moirlanich Longhouse
Moirlanich Longhouse is a rare cruck frame Scottish cottage located in Glen Lochay, Stirling. It features the original thatched roof discovered during renovation and is managed by National Trust for Scotland, welcoming visitors from May to September.
Menstrie Castle
Menstrie Castle is a restored 16th-century manor house in Scotland offering a mix of historical museum exhibits on the Alexander family and Nova Scotia, alongside holiday accommodation and private flats, set within a courtyard with historic features.
Ben Lomond
Ben Lomond is a prominent mountain in the Scottish Highlands located on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond. It is the most southerly Munro and part of the Ben Lomond National Memorial Park and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Renowned for its accessible hiking routes, rich wildlife, and scenic views, it attracts around 30,000 walkers annually.
Dollar Glen
Dollar Glen is a scenic valley in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, known for its natural beauty including plants, a stream, and small waterfalls. It offers outdoor walking routes for visitors in a picturesque Highland fault area.
Linn of Tummel
Linn of Tummel is a protected woodland property in Perthshire, Scotland, featuring extensive footpaths, diverse wildlife, and botanical interest at the meeting point of the Garry and Tummel rivers.