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Bushcraft Bairns Ltd

Bushcraft Bairns Ltd

They believe that being a Bairn is all about playing and learning outside with tools to support and develop imagination and self-expression.What better place to do that, than a woodland!Celebrating the magic of childhood and understanding the importance of play, they offer nature-based activities that support…

Mirror Man 'Still' at Loch Earn

Mirror Man 'Still' at Loch Earn

The "Mirror Man" (officially named "Still") is a striking, 9-foot-tall mirrored stainless steel sculpture by Scottish environmental artist Rob Mulholland.Standing waist-deep near the shores of Loch Earn in St Fillans, the statue's hundreds of mirrored tiles brilliantly reflect the surrounding water, sky, and…

Lady Mary’s Walk

Lady Mary’s Walk

Named after Lady Mary Murray, whose family were landowners in Crieff in the early 19th century, Lady Mary’s Walk is a popular pathway along the banks of the River Earn.Park the car at Crieff’s MacRosty Park, then take the four-mile track which starts by crossing the bridge arching over Turret Burn. The path has been…

Highland Fling Bungee at Killiecrankie Visitor Centre

Highland Fling Bungee at Killiecrankie Visitor Centre

The home of bungee jumping in Scotland, Highland Fling Bungee leads the way with its awesome adrenalin rush – a plunge into the beautiful and dramatic gorge above the River Garry.  From the bungee jump platform, take a jump into the abyss and experience the rush of a 40-metre freefall at over 50mph.  Secured by your…

Loch Leven Heritage Trail

Loch Leven Heritage Trail

Loch Leven is the largest natural shallow water body in lowland Britain, steeped in history, awash with stunning scenery and richly populated with birds, animals and plantlife.  The loch enjoys a convenient location, easily accessible across central Scotland and within an hour’s drive of Edinburgh, Glasgow and…

The Knock of Crieff

The Knock of Crieff

The Knock is a wooded hill which stands above Crieff, its path to the summit a popular climb for locals and visitors alike.Starting from Knock car park, a short, steep ascent is followed by waymarked paths completing a pleasant 3.75-mile loop, suitable for walkers or cyclists.The viewpoint at the summit provides a…

Cateran Ecomuseum and Cateran Trail

Cateran Ecomuseum and Cateran Trail

Cateran Ecomuseum and Cateran TrailThe Cateran Ecomuseum is a museum without walls.  Situated on the ancient Highland Boundary Fault, which divides the Scottish Highlands from the Lowlands, the museum explores the area’s rich human history … without a glass-enclosed artefact in sight. Every exhibit here is outdoors,…

Falls of Bruar

Falls of Bruar

This series of impressive waterfalls, located just next to The House of Bruar around ten miles north of Pitlochry, has been a popular tourist attraction since the 18th century.After visiting the Falls in 1787, Robert Burns beseeched the 4th Duke of Atholl to shade the barren banks of the water “wi’ tow’ring trees, and…

Corbenic Poetry Path

Corbenic Poetry Path

The Corbenic Poetry Path is set in the grounds of the old Drumour shooting lodge and estate, close to the hamlet of Trochry, near Dunkeld.  The path was made possible, and is regularly used, by the Corbenic Community and showcases the work of some of the best poets living and writing in Scotland.  Their words are…

Kinnoull Hill Woodland Walk

Kinnoull Hill Woodland Walk

A short walk from Perth city centre, Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park encompasses five hills: Corsiehill, Deuchny Hill, Barn Hill, Binn Hill and the tallest of them, Kinnoull Hill, which is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest.  Scotland’s first official woodland park, this is a popular destination for walkers and…

Scotland's Lavender Farm and Perfumery.

Scotland's Lavender Farm and Perfumery.

A Working Lavender FarmScottish Lavender Oils remain a small family business, growing, harvesting, and distilling lavender in Kinross.Scotland’s Lavender Farm and distillery is open for visitors to come in and explore the rows of lavender plants and see the other wildflowers that grow on the farm.At the lavender farm,…

Loch Tay Safaris

Loch Tay Safaris

At fifteen miles long, Loch Tay is the largest loch in Perthshire and one of the deepest in Scotland.  Set amidst a dramatic landscape and flanked by the impressive Ben Lawers mountain range to the north, these waters show the remains of human settlements thousands of years old. A closer look will uncover the long…