Local Area
Out and about, there’s so much to see and do in the area and with the hotel set in panoramic landscapes, it is within easy reach of an extensive range of outdoor pursuits, recreational activities and visitor attractions. Scotland’s history and heritage stands all around especially within the village of Meigle just half a mile away. Over the centuries, it seems that Meigle became an important religious centre and capital for Pictish kings and the main evidence for this comes in the form of the many magnificent Pictish carved stones that have been found in and around the village. A visit to the Pictish Stones Museum is a must!
Historical attractions in the region include Glamis Castle, Scone Palace, Blair Castle, Castle Menzies, Stirling Castle, Braemar Castle (the Queen’s Scottish home) Barry Mill, Verdant Works, the Discovery and the Unicorn, Falkirk Wheel, Barry Mill, Abernethy Round Tower, Lindores Abbey, Dunkeld Cathedral, Falkland Palace, Dunnottar Castle and Rossie Priory (made famous by Tom Hanks and the film The Da Vinci Code).
Other attractions that are a must to visit : Edradour Distillery – Scotland’s smallest distillery; Blair Atholl Distillery; Dewars World of Whisky, Crieff; Tullibardine Distillery nestle at the foothills of the Ochill Hills, Sensations (Children’s Science Museum, Dundee), the slopes at Glen Shee; Tentsmuir Forest, Lunan Bay and loads more ... too many to mention!
Walking
The area is perfect for walking in the Perthshire Hills and the Angus Glens on the numerous forest tracks and mountain trails. Popular hill walking areas include Glen Isla, Glen Prosen, Glen Cova, Glen Doll and the famous Cateran Trail.
Fishing
Anglers can fish on the many rivers, lochs and reservoirs and there is salmon fishing on the Tay and the local rivers Ericht and Isla. The Estate also own Ledyatt Loch which lies a short distance south of the Dundee to Coupar Angus road, three miles west of Muirhead on rolling farmland commanding spectacular views over the Carse of Gowrie, Dundee, the Tay estuary and beyond. The pay as you fish facility is managed by an experienced and knowledgeable bailiff and offers terrific sport in unparalleled surroundings.
Golf
Within an hour’s drive from the hotel you have over thirty or more golf courses to choose from, with the championship courses of St Andrews, Carnoustie and Rosemount (Blairgowrie) to nearby Alyth, Glenisla and Strathmore Golf courses.
Outdoor & Extreme Sports
Perthshire and Angus offer a wide range of outdoor sporting activities including abseiling, canyoning, cycling, river rafting, canoeing, horse riding, sailing, clay pigeon shooting, four wheel drive experiences, mountaineering and much more with a range of providers and specialist outdoor companies to choose from.
