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Local Attractions Local Hotels Local Guest Houses Local Self-Catering Shopping Mall Business Directory Local History Walks Places of Worship Public Services Feedback / Credits Nearby .... Auchterarder ... an ideal touring centre just off the A9. Perth .... situated on the banks of the river Tay, this beautiful city is one of the jewels in Scotland's crown! Amulree & the Sma Glen ... the Highland's in glorious miniature! Comrie... known locally as the Shaky Toun! Muthill ... the tiny village steeped in history. Maps .... Access to Crieff is excellent. We're only 10 miles off the A9 trunk road through Scotland. For a wider look at the area, load our Perthshire Map and choose your destination! Details of all the items mentioned in this page are available from the Tourist Office. Links .... Tourist Board Scottish Tourist Board Scottish Towns	rieff is in a central position right on the edge of the Highlands and nestles in the midst of some of our country's most beautiful scenery. Within easy striking distance of Scotland's rugged West Coast and the fishing ports on the East, visitors to Crieff are within twenty miles of real wilderness country, yet just over an hours drive from the bustling, vibrant heart of Glasgow and the sedate elegance of Edinburgh. hen your senses need a rest from the scenery we have an abundance of major visitor attractions on the doorstep! Enjoy a taste of fine malt whisky at Glenturret - Scotland's oldest distillery, visit the beautiful Drummond Castle Gardens, see the animals at Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre or take a fascinating stroll around Scotland's oldest lending library at Innerpeffray. By this time you will be in need of a well earned rest at the Drummond Arms where you can partake of a dram or three from this historic hotel's impressive malt whisky collection! f you are looking for something that little bit out of the ordinary, you should visit Britain's first seismological station at Earthquake House. Recently refurbished and situated in the nearby village of Comrie, this will provide a most interesting visit! For those wishing further information we have an interesting geology section. When it comes to shopping, a leisurely stroll through Crieff will reward you with a host of small, privately owned shops. You will be pleased to discover that they all live up to their reputation for supplying the best of Scottish knitwear and gifts. alking in Strathearn is a real delight. The area has so many beautiful country walks where you can take in the full grandeur of the Strathearn valley and the beauty of St Fillans & Loch Earn, where you can enjoy the fresh Highland air. 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. rieff and its neighbours have had a turbulent history, straddling Highland and Lowland country and cultures. The towns of Strathearn have been shaped by centuries of feuding between clans and rulers. Until the Battle of Flodden early Crieff flourished. After the battle Crieff was perhaps the most notorious town in Scotland. Crime was rife and justice swift and merciless. Crieff was to plunge further into turmoil before rising once again as its recent history shows.
	Last updated June 2001
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