Tour
The Unspoiled Charm Of Aberfeldy
It
was in 1787 that Robert Burns penned his famous invitation
to " Come let us spend the lichtsome days in the Birks of
Aberfeldie." Accept the offer of Scotland's National Poet
and you too will experience at first hand the unspoiled
character and charm of this spectacular part of Perthshire.
And that's not all ! Combine the charm of the area with
the thriving but gentle pace of Aberfeldy and its surrounding
communities - its historic castle, a working mill, its distillery,
its reconstructed 2,500 year old crannog which paints a
fascinating picture of early Iron Age life, and, at every
turn, the glorious landscape of Highland Perthshire.
Every visitor to Aberfeldy should walk across its famous
bridge, which provided the vital crossing of the River Tay
for General Wade's network of military roads. Nearby you
will also find the Black Watch memorial commemorating the
raising of the world famous regiment. Angling is renowned
around Aberfeldy, as is golf. And wonderful walks are plentiful.
Just outside Aberfeldy close to Weem lies the historic Castle
Menzies waiting to welcome you. Two gardens are open to
the public; one nearby in Bolfracks, noted for its flowering
bulbs and stream garden, and another at Cluny House which
is a beautiful woodland garden.
The
district around Aberfeldy is rich in natural heritage and
folklore, typified by the pretty thatched cottages of Fortingall.
Look out for the 3000 year old yew tree in the churchyard.
At Fortingall you will also be at the mouth of Glen Lyon,
the longest enclosed glen in Scotland.Some of Perthshire's
finest scenery can be captured here. So don't forget your
camera !
At bridge of Balgie stands the mighty Ben Lawers, Perthshire's
highest and most fascinating mountain, home to a world-beating
selection of alpine flowers. The magnificent mountain
overlooks Scotland's largest loch, Loch Tay, on whose eastern
shores lies the picturesque village of Kenmore. It is at
Kenmore where you can enjoy unrivalled views of Loch Tay.
