Welcome to Aberfeldy and Loch Tay

Aberfeldy hosts a lively programme of events throughout the year, bringing together music, food and drink, outdoor culture and community celebrations across Highland Perthshire. Highlights include live performances at The Birks Cinema alongside artisan markets, seasonal events and sporting activities on the River Tay.

Nearby, venues and businesses across the area regularly host workshops, whisky events, outdoor festivals and creative gatherings, helping create a lively programme of cultural, outdoor and food-led experiences throughout the year.

Aberfeldy and the surrounding area combine outdoor adventure with rich, Highland Perthshire heritage in one of Scotland’s most scenic regions. Visitors can tour Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery, explore Castle Menzies and walk through The Birks of Aberfeldy and over Wade's Bridge.

Nearby, Loch Tay attracts visitors for white water rafting, paddleboarding, kayaking and fishing, as well as the unique Loch Tay Safaris, and Scottish Crannog Centre, where reconstructed Iron Age dwellings and interactive exhibitions bring Scotland’s ancient history to life.  Scenic cycling routes, woodland walks and riverside trails also offer opportunities for family adventure and slower-paced exploration across Highland Perthshire.

Aberfeldy has developed a strong reputation for artisan food and drink, with everything from contemporary cafes and coffee shops to award-winning restaurants and traditional pubs. Popular favourites include The Three Lemons, Breadalbane Bakery, and Fika, and freshly baked pastries, deli lunches and locally roasted coffee can be found throughout the town centre.  

Nearby, award-winning destinations including The Highland Chocolatier and Ballintaggart Farm attract visitors for luxury chocolates, cookery experiences and seasonal Perthshire dining.

Aberfeldy became Scotland’s first Fairtrade Town in 2002 and continues to promote independent businesses, ethical retail and locally produced goods across the town centre.

Aberfeldy’s independent retailers give the town centre its creative and welcoming character, with galleries, bookshops, artisan food stores and gift boutiques lining the streets. Visitors can browse locally made crafts, outdoor clothing, books, whisky and speciality produce while exploring favourites including The Watermill Bookshop and independent makers across the town.

Traditional shopfronts, creative businesses and family-run stores create a relaxed shopping experience with strong local identity and a thriving creative community.