Welcome to Auchterarder and South Perthshire

Auchterarder, famous for its long high street lined with independent shops, cafes and businesses, is a vibrant Perthshire town that combines traditional charm with a contemporary lifestyle, offering visitors a welcoming atmosphere and excellent local amenities.
Green golf hole, area surrounded by large green and red trees on a sunny day with rolling green hills in the distance.

Known as “The Lang Toun” because of its distinctive main street, Auchterarder offers a unique blend of small-town character and modern appeal perfectly placed for both relaxation and exploration. 

Its central location makes it an excellent base for discovering Perthshire, surrounded by rolling countryside and scenic walking routes, the town offers easy access to outdoor activities while remaining well connected to major transport links.

Whether visiting for shopping, outdoor pursuits, golf or simply to enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, Auchterarder delivers a memorable experience rooted in both tradition and progress.

Visitor Attractions and Things to Do

Auchterarder and the surrounding area are home to a variety of visitor attractions, outdoor activities and local heritage sites in the heart of Strathearn. Highlights include Gleneagles, Tullibardine Distillery and Broadslap Fruit Farm, alongside scenic countryside walks, golf, and cycling across the wider South Perthshire area.

Visitors can also enjoy luxury spa experiences, whisky tasting, rural shopping, seasonal events and exploring nearby villages and landscapes, with Auchterarder providing a welcoming base for discovering some of Perthshire’s best-known scenery, hospitality and attractions.

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Large old painted white building , with a walkway, leading to front entrance that is light up. Trees behind.
Cairn Lodge Hotel

Auchterarder
Colourful cakes on display in glass cabinet, on a marble counter with menu boards on back wall for Kin and Co cafe
Kin & Co Cafe

Auchterarder
Medieval church, with grey old stone in a churchyard with some stone gravestones and a large green tree at lest of picture on a sunny day with blue skies.
Tullibardine Chapel

Auchterarder
Gleneagles Hotel pc James Merrell
Gleneagles

Auchterarder
Broadslap Fruit Farm
Broadslap Fruit Farm

Dunning
3 bright yellow miniature train, with 3 black trains on tracks beside with a few small station buildings on .
Perthshire Garden Railway

Auchterarder
Three Barrels with the words Tullibardine Distillery 2003 Blackford Case no 1,no 2 and 3 stamped on them.
Tullibardine Distillery

Blackford

Restaurants, Cafes and Bars

Auchterarder and the surrounding area offer a great choice of cafés, restaurants and places to enjoy local food and drink, from relaxed lunches and coffee stops to fine dining experiences. Popular spots include The Auchterarder Larder, Cafe Kisa and Delivino, while nearby Gleneagles and Cairn Lodge are well known for their luxury dining, afternoon teas and seasonal menus.

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Large old painted white building , with a walkway, leading to front entrance that is light up. Trees behind.
Cairn Lodge Hotel

Auchterarder
Colourful cakes on display in glass cabinet, on a marble counter with menu boards on back wall for Kin and Co cafe
Kin & Co Cafe

Auchterarder
Green painted restaurant front with cream , signage says Delivinio. wine cafe. deli. pizzeria
Delivino

Auchterarder
Large restaurant with brown leather booths, tables and chairs with bar at back, decorated with plants and mood lighting.
Cafe Kisa

Auchterarder
Smash burger tacos with lettuce, gherkins, onion, tomato, cheddar and burger sauce on a blue plate
The Auchter Larder

Auchterarder
Gleneagles Hotel pc James Merrell
Gleneagles

Auchterarder
A person wearing a grey sweater under a black apron holds glass wine bottle in front of a shelf full of wine bottles
Ellies Cellar

Auchterarder

Independent Retail

Auchterarder is well known for its strong independent retail offering, with the town’s long High Street home to a variety of local businesses, boutiques and specialist shops. 

Independent retailers including Ruthven Gallery, Ruby’s Auchterarder, The Shoe Shop of Auchterarder, and Auchterarder Health Foods all help give the town its welcoming character and distinctive shopping experience.

Visitors can browse everything from fashion, gifts and artwork to homewares, health products and locally sourced items, with Auchterarder’s independent businesses helping make the town a popular destination for shopping in South Perthshire.

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View of a wooden table with gift items on it and underneath it., racks displaying scarves to either side , large counter at back left of gift shop.
Grace & Favours

Auchterarder
Bright, white room with dark wooden floor displaying art on walls with a wooden bench and large wooden art displayer, with art inside.
Ruthven Gallery

Auchterarder
Window display with colourful shoes, bags on a white large shelving unit.
The Shoe Shop of Auchterarder

Auchterarder
A white two storey building with large windows, wooden door, and dark green signs
Auchterarder Health Foods

Auchterarder
A woman with long ginger hair wearing a black sweater with red elbow patches poses in front of a grey background
Robertsons of Scotland

Auchterarder
A person wearing a grey sweater under a black apron holds glass wine bottle in front of a shelf full of wine bottles
Ellies Cellar

Auchterarder

Frequently Asked Questions About Auchterarder and the Surrounding Areas

Auchterarder is well known for its long High Street, independent shops, welcoming cafes and restaurants, and its close connection to Gleneagles, one of Scotland’s most famous luxury resorts and golf destinations.

The surrounding countryside offers a range of outdoor activities including walking, cycling, golf and scenic drives through the Perthshire landscape.

Gleneagles is a 10 minute drive or 20 minute cycle from Auchterarder High Street.

Auchterarder is often referred to as “The Lang Toun” because of its notably long High Street, which stretches for over a mile through the centre of the town and has historically been an important route through Strathearn.

Auchterarder has welcomed visitors for generations, particularly following the growth of nearby Gleneagles and the arrival of improved transport links, which helped establish the area as a destination for leisure, golf and countryside escapes.

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