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lairgowrie and its neighbouring villages provide an excellent base for
touring Perthshire and beyond. Surrounded by rolling fields - famed for their
raspberries - these friendly communities are overlooked by hills and
mountains, home to the country's largest ski-ing centre at
Glenshee.
arvel at the world's tallest hedge at Meikleour; see
Meigle's
collection of Pictish sculpted stones, the most extensive in
existence; enjoy the sight of Scotland's largest waterwheel in action at
Keathbank Mill, which also contains a heraldic workshop and model railway; or
listen to stirring tales at
Glamis Castle,
a setting for 'Macbeth' and said to be Scotland's most haunted castle. Or
you can make a day of it by visiting the
MacBeth Experience.
hilst in Blairgowrie, make time to visit the
Kirkyaird,
where you will see some interesting headstones - the oldest dated 1662.
In May 1993, an important sculptured stone depicting Abraham preparing to
sacrifice Issac was re-discovered.
A visit to our on line history of Blairgowrie will provide you with much more historical information and interesting places to see locally.
on't forget
to sample the local soft fruit in summer - the Blairgowrie area is home to
the world's finest raspberries, together with many other soft fruits grown
locally. There are several farms in the district where you can drop by and
'picking your own' fruit.
isitors to Blairgowrie need not leave their pets behind as
Haer Cairn boarding kennels,
rurally situated and overlooking the rolling countryside toward the distant
Sidlaw Hills, provide first class accommodation for your dog or cat.
here are many beautiful walks in this part of Scotland and
Strathbraan Treks
provide guided walks throughout Perthshire, each one accompanied by an
experienced and fully trained Guide who will help you discover some of
Scotland's hidden natural treasures.
f you believe your ancestors came from the Blairgowrie area of Scotland you
will find a visit to the
Genealogy Centre
of great interest.
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