Tour
the Conservation Village of Muthill
Muthill,
a small conservation village, lies not far from the town
of Crieff. Here you'll discover one of Perthshire's most
unexpected jewels. The wonderful Drummond Castle Gardens.
These are the beautiful gardens featured in the Hollywood
Blockbuster, Rob Roy, starring Liam Neeson and Jessica Lange.
There may be no stars on your visit but I promise that the
sun will feature - even if it is only in the shape of the
historic sundial.
Literature lovers will love the unique Inverpeffray Library
just to the east. This library is the oldest surviving public
library in Scotland.
From another hamlet, Fowlis Wester, a narrow road leads
over the moorland hills of Glenalmond. These hills are rich
in ancient standing stones. The River Almond in the Sma'
Glen is the ideal place to rest and enjoy the special pleasures
of this beautiful area. On another stop, at Buchanty Spout,
you can marvel at the salmon battling the rocky rapids.
The Crieff and Muthill area is virtually unrivalled for
recreation. There are six golf courses and many challenging
loch and rivers for the avid angler. There are also numerous
challenging and easy walks.
St Fillans at the eastern end of Loch earn is another small
resort worth visiting, perhaps for a refreshment and a bite
to eat.
Crieff, the main town in the area, was an important cattle
trading centre, to where Highland crofters would make long
journeys, using now forgotten drove roads through the hillsides,
in order to trade livestock at the huge market known as
the " tryst." An especially notable visitor was Bonnie Prince
Charlie, who stayed in Crieff on his final journey to defeat
at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Today, the town is a
bustling market town where you will find a fine selection
of specialist retailers. Crieff offers a rich abundance
of things to see and do.
In the vibrant town centre, Crieff Visitor Centre, Thistle
Pottery, Stuart Crystal and Glenturret Distillery are all
well worth a visit.
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