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Perthshire
straddles Lowland and Highland. Within easy reach of Perth, the
main city and gateway to the Highlands, lie the lochs and glens
of Highland Perthshire and a host of attractive little towns, while
to the south are other places of interest such as Loch Leven Castle
near Kinross, where Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned. The world
famous Gleneagles
hotel is located right in the heart of this region.
Also
close by Perth, Blairgowrie makes an excellent choice as a base on the edge of
the high hills, with great walking (including a waymarked circular route) and
an excellent golf course. The
Queen's View, at the head of Loch Tummel, captures the spirit of Perthshire -
a sweeping vista through the gentle glen to the highland ridges beyond. Many
delightful walks can be found at nearby Killiecrankie. Loch Tay is another of
Perthshire's scenic lochs, with the added interest of the Scottish Crannog Centre,
an Iron Age lake dwelling, near Kenmore. Among
the many attractive towns, Aberfeldy features good traditional shops, as does
nearby Pitlochry a popular touring base. Crieff, yet another worthwhile base has
Glenturret Distillery, Crieff Visitors Centre with its pottery and paperweight
crafts, and Drummond Castle Gardens all just minutes from each other. Perthshire
also offers castles to visit including Blair Castle, and Scone Palace, the ancient
crowning place of Scottish monarchs. The palace lies on the outskirts of Perth
itself, whose other attractions, include Caithness Glass and Branklyn Garden.
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