| Within
10 Mins |
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| GLAMIS |
Magnificent castle and grounds, home
to the late Queen Mother, has many festivals
and events throughout the year.
Angus Folk Museum, National Trust for
Scotland, excellent little museum, housed
in the perfectly preserved 18th Century
cottaages in the heart of this picturesque
village |
| MEIGLE |
Home to some of the most important Pictish
stones ever carved by the primitive Scots. |
| Within 15
Mins |
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| KIRRIEMUIR |
J M Barrie museum, (Author of Peter Pan)
Gateway to the Glens Museum |
| ALYTH |
The Den of Alyth - a beautiful woodland
walk alongside the Alyth burn, teaming with
native trees and wildlife. |
| BLAIRGOWRIE |
Here you join the A93 the road north to
skiing at Glen Shee and beyond to Braemar
for the famous Highland Games and Balmoral
Castle |
| FORFAR |
The county town of Angus, a traditional
market town centre, still hosts local Farmers
markets every month. |
| Within
25 Mins |
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| ANGUS GLENS |
Reached via Kirriemuir, The Angus Glens,
for superb walking for all abilities with
beautiful views, river, woodland and open
hillside |
| GUTHRIE |
The House at Pitmuies, a particularly beautiful
traditional country garden |
| BRECHIN |
Dalhousie Castle and grounds
Pictavia at Brechin Castle Centre - artefacts
and exhibits illustrating the life of the
original inhabitants of Scotland |
| SCONE |
Scone Palace - the coronation site of
all the kings of Scotland, it was removed
to London and placed under the coronation
throne to preserve the tradition after the
union of Scotland and England. Now on display
in Edinburgh castle.
Perth Race course - a full calendar of
racing, over national hunt fences and hurdles. |
| Within
30 Mins |
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| PERTH |
Known as The Fair City, frequently a
winner of Britain in Bloom due to its many
hanging baskets and floral beds, a very
enjoyable afternoon shopping and eating
Al frescoe can be spent in this pedestrian
friendly city |
| DUNDEE |
The Royal Research Ship, Discovery as
sailed by Captain Scott to the Antarctic
is berthed back here in its home town and
is today a very interesting exhibition.
Also - Art Galleries, Theatres, Museums,
Concert Hall and exhibition centre and plenty
of shops |
| Within
40 Mins |
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| CARNOUSTIE |
Sea side town, famous for it Championship
golf links course, (1999 Open) reputedly one
of the most challenging in the world. The
Open championship will return here in 2007.
|
| ARBROATH |
Just along the coast from Carnoustie,
famous for 'smokies'. Good play parks for
children.
Arbroath Abbey - where Scotland's nobles
swore their independence from England in
1320. |
| MONTROSE |
The House of Dun, National Trust for
Scotland property designed by William Adam
in 1730. Beautiful gardens
Montrose Basin and Nature reserve- a wildlife
centre of international importance, attracting
hundreds of migrating and native birds.
Excellent viewing facility |
| DUNKELD |
Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Centre, particularly
noted for Ospreys· Beautiful walks
at the Hermitage, National Trust for Scotland
|
| Within
50 Mins |
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| PITLOCHRY |
Pitlochry Festival Theatre, a great evening
out |
| BLAIR ATHOLL |
Blair Castle, 5 star attraction in Highland
Perthshire, one of the Great Houses of Scotland.
|
| AUCHTERADER |
A beautiful town with excellent shopping
|
| GLENEAGLES |
The famous hotel with 3 championship golf
courses |
| ST. ANDREWS |
The Home of Golf, and the Royal and Ancient.
A mecca for any golfer. Steeped in history,
also famous for its university, and well worth
at least a day of anyone's holiday. Excellent
for shopping and dining out too. |
| Within
1 hour |
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| HOUSE OF BRUAR |
Just north of Blair Atholl is this shopping
centre promoting the best of Scottish Country
products |
| FORTH ROAD BRIDGE |
The famous bridge that takes you from Fife
over the river Forth to Edinburgh. Hopetoun
House and Dalmeny House are close by both
with extensive grounds
ABERDEEN · The Silver City, so named
because the colour of the traditional granite
used to build many of the houses is a light
grey that reflects bright silver in the sunshine
|
| STIRLING |
The heart of William Wallace country, the
famous brave heart warrior. Stirling Castle
and the Wallace Monument. |
| EAST NEUK OF FIFE |
A string of beautiful small towns and villages
with excellent fish restaurants on the coast
of Fife, including Crail, Anstruther, Elie
and St. Monans. |
