No experience required. Wonderful fun: most of our guests do this during their stay, but beware, it can become quite competitive! See under our sporting section.
This is great fun and children as young as 8 can take part safely. See our sporting section.
Craig can take you round the estate by vehicle or on foot to show you the habitats of the many different species of animals and birds which live on the Estate including wild cats, otters, pine martens, foxes, red squirrels, osprey and other birds of prey, herons, waders, curlews etc. Very popular. All money raised from Land Rover safaris goes towards planting nature-friendly woodland on the estate. Ask Craig.
It is a strong tradition here in the Highlands that a piper comes to play for you one evening before dinner. As with all musicians, there are good pipers and bad pipers. We only supply good ones, you will be glad to hear! The best are among the greatest of musicians. Because we founded the National Piping Centre, the world centre for the teaching of the Scottish bagpipes, we are in a unique position to be able to offer you either a current or past world champion, or someone in the top rankings who aspires to that position. A recital from one of them will inspire and delight you, making you want to dance, or at the very least, to tap your toe in time to the astonishing virtuosity of the performance. The King always has pipers to play before or after dinner when he is in Scotland and the pipers we engage will usually have played for him. Please contact Simon to arrange this. They can play before leading you into dinner, perform for your private Burns Supper or march round the outside of the house before breakfast to wake your guests, just as happens every day at Balmoral. They will also show you how the pipes work and allow you to try playing them. Ask Simon.
Brewlands Estate has an exceptional variety of habitats and consequently has birds of many different kinds. You will see all the usual garden birds – blackbirds, chaffinches, siskins, sparrows, green finches, gold finches, pigeons, blue tits, thrushes, coal tits, dunnets etc. On the hill in the spring you will hear the wonderful liquid call of the curlew & the “go back, go back” of the grouse. We have peregrine falcons, buzzards and hen harriers, and a pair of golden eagles & ospreys visit from time to time. The river has a full complement of wading birds and in the twilight you may encounter some of our large population of owls. Woodpeckers live along the drives and there are pheasants everywhere. Hooded crows are a pest here as they peck out the eyes of new-born lambs but many of the crow-like birds are in fact ravens. There are no ptarmigan on the estate as far as we know but the rare black grouse lives here: one of its ‘lecks’ where mating dances take place in the spring, is very close to the road over Kilry Hill. Let Craig take you birdwatching in his vehicle or on foot: as he spends his whole working life here he knows the glen intimately. Ask Craig.
We can arrange for your own private Highland games on the estate, tailored to your numbers and ages, organised by a former Braemar Games heavyweight champion. He makes it great fun for everyone and has different sizes of equipment for the different sizes of participants, including children. He demonstrates the skills involved in the various events including tossing the caber, then lets you try with ones a little smaller, though you are free to try the championship one if you would like! The afternoon ends with competitions, finishing with the traditional tug of war. POA. Ask Simon.
As a fully paid-up member of the MAMIL club (middle aged man in lycra!), Simon Evans knows how individualistic road biking is, but if you want someone to go out with you, just let him know.
As there are literally dozens of different rides available, of varying difficulty and length, please ask Simon for details, as it is impossible to put them all down in writing.
The flattest route, and most family friendly, is the six-mile loop round the glen. From the west side of Brewlands Bridge, follow the road signposted to Braemar, turning right at the top of the glen, going behind Forter Castle, before turning right again and coming back down the other side of the glen. An extra flat up and back six miles can be added by taking the road to Auchavan, after you’ve passed Forter Castle. The road here follows the River Isla through wild countryside, very different to the first three miles.
A more challenging ride, but still very doable for most, is to go round Mount Blair. This twelve mile circular route can be done either way, but the slightly easier way is to keep Mount Blair always on your right.
An even more challenging ride, and one that takes in Kilry Hill, is a sixteen-mile circular route. Starting at Brewlands Bridge, follow the road signposted to Kirriemuir, and after five miles take the first right signposted to Alyth. Follow this road down to the T junction at Formal Farm where you go right again. Go over the bridge at the Reekie Linn, before taking the first right, signposted to Kilry and Brewlands. Stay on this road, up and over Kilry hill, and down into Glenisla and back to your house. A leg breaker either way!!! If you want a break, stop at the Reekie Linn (the smoky waterfall in Gaelic) which is spectacular in wet weather. There is an obvious sign to the Reekie Linn at the roadside at the bridge over the river Isla.
There are three possibilities within easyish reach of the houses.
The first, a flat up and back route, is to take the road to the very top of the glen, at Auchavan, which is about six miles. The road ends but take the land rover track signposted to The Tullchan, and then the path, which goes to the right of the lodge, until it finishes at the foot of Glas Maol (a Munro).
The next is the same as the walk to Glenmarkie, but with the addition of biking on the road to the start, making it either an eight- or ten-mile blast.
The last one is to Auchentaple Loch, mainly following the walking route. From Brewlands Bridge, take the road signposted to Auchavan, after about a mile; proceed through the gate onto the land rover track, just as the road swings left, before West Mill house. Stay on this track, which joins the walking route at the deer fence at the start of a wood. Follow the track up to the top of the hill before turning left, through another deer fence. Auchentaple will be on your left. Proceed down the track back to the road, where you turn left, which will eventually bring you back to Brewlands Bridge. Roughly about eight miles with one good hill to test your legs!!
For more possibilities, please ask Simon.
Secure bike storage is available: just ask Simon.
Please visit our sporting section.
We can arrange for a falconry demonstration at your house. Watch the birds work, or even better, get involved yourself. It is fascinating to see falcons and golden eagles up close and to fly them from the gauntlet on your arm. Ask Craig.
Craig will take you on a real stalk but the targets are inanimate, not live. Different lengths and difficulty can be accommodated depending on what is required. Children and especially teenagers love this. See our sporting section.
July to December. One of our most popular activities and adored by children and adults alike. Bring cameras! The keepers have some tricks to show you! Book with Craig.
Let Craig take you very close to a deer or perhaps a red squirrel to allow you to take superb photos – see our sporting section.
We can arrange a bespoke tasting given by a former CEO of one of the most famous whiskies in the world. He has access to unusual and rare whiskies and with 30 years of experience at the top of the whisky industry, this is an evening not to be missed. He can offer tastings designed for your particular interests and the composition of your group or click below to see some pre-arranged tastings.
Tasting presentations can accommodate between 1 and a maximum of 14 participants. The price remains the same whether there are 1 or 14 participants (as each of the 5 bottles have to be opened irrespective of the number of participants). Of course, any unused whisky at the end of the evening is left for the participants to enjoy at their leisure.
Ask Simon for further details. POA.
Red squirrels eat pine cones and acorns but they do not eat meat, cereal or vegetables so please do not put those in their feeder (the one with the Perspex front). However, they adore peanuts, but only shelled ones, and of course, not salted. The cheap peanuts which are generally for sale for bird feeding, as opposed to those for human consumption, are heavily sprayed to make them cheaper, producing poisons calls aflatoxins. This is proven to make the squirrels very ill and may kill them. Simon can sell you aflatoxin free peanuts which are safe for the squirrels to eat. They are not the cheapest, but every penny of profit goes straight back into our conservation of these highly endangered species by the planting of Norway spruce, which the squirrels particularly like to nest in and feed on. You may also be interested to know that red squirrels always live where there are deer as they cannot digest food without the calcium they get from chewing antlers that the deer cast off onto the ground every year. Ask Simon.
Would you wish to take part in our red squirrel research project? If so, please record the number of sightings you have at your feeder, and if possible the time of day and the length of time they spend there. If you can, please also take note of the number of different individuals that you see – their tails and ears are usually distinctive with colours ranging from pale blonde to dark brown. Just leave a note of your findings with your comments sheet at the end of your stay. Thank you so much.
There is a play park beside church at Kirkton of Glenisla, two miles from the houses.
You are welcome to walk in the high hills anywhere in Scotland, but please leave all gates as you find them, keep dogs under tight control and keep to paths during the grouse and stalking seasons – August 12 to the end of February. Mountains over 3000 feet are called Munros. Braemar (40 minutes) is the gateway to the high mountains of the Grampians and to the famous walk through the Lairig Ghru. This ancient right of way through the Cairngorms is a 32 km haul. Passing between Ben MacDui, the UK’s second highest mountain and Braeriach, the ascent is over 700 metres and can be rough. It is one of Scotland’s epic trails and a full day trip. Simon can arrange drop off/collection. The Cateran long distance walking trail winds its way through this Estate (for more information ask Simon Evans.) A new Cateran Trail GeoTour and a free Android phone app that can be downloaded for your smart phone from Google Playstore are two ways to explore the Cateran Trail.
SAFETY – Always leave a note in your car with your route plan and the time you set off. The weather in the Scottish Hills can change very quickly at any time of year. Wear stout boots and take warm clothes and emergency rations. The Mountain Rescue Service can be contacted on 999. We can arrange for guides and drop off/collection.
Do visit the WalkHighlands website, which has thousands of graded walk suggestions, including lots in this area. The Linn of Dee and the Loch Muick circuit on the Balmoral Estate are easy, flattish favourites of ours. A view much admired by Queen Victoria is the Queen’s view of Loch Tummel from near Pitlochry to the mighty mountain of Schiehallion. (It is signposted). The road along the south side is easy and very pretty.
Drive the short distance north up the glen for this lovely circular walk.
Proceed to the east side of Brewlands Bridge, and take the road to the left, signposted to Folda and Auchavan. Just before the road goes back over the river, there is a small parking place on the right, approx. 2 miles north of Brewlands Bridge. You are now joining part of the Cateran trail. Walk along the land rover track over the top of the hill, bearing left at the fork. You will now see the loch to your right. Follow the track up to and through the deer fence, veering right, down to the wood. Proceed through the wood, until you come to the exit deer fence. You now leave the Cateran trail, as you take a narrow sheep track on your right, which leads you down to the loch side, crossing a small stream. Proceed round the loch, with the water literally right by your side. Follow the path through the first gate, turning right onto a land rover track, and go through a second gate, with the boathouse now on your right. Stay on this track, going through a third gate, until it rejoins the original track that you came up. Approx 45 minutes to a couple of hours, depending on your walking speed and how many times you stop to take in the views!!
Another short drive to a round walk through the forest around Glenmarkie. From the east side of Brewlands Bridge follow the road south signposted to Kirriemuir. After approx. 2 ¼ miles, take the road to your left, which comes right back on itself, signposted to West Freuchies. Go up this road 0.3 miles, and park in the car park on the left. Walk along the forestry road on the left. For the six-mile loop, take the first road off to your right, and for the eight-mile loop, take the second road on the right, just before you get to a cluster of houses, which is Glenmarkie. Some lovely views can be enjoyed, especially as some of the forest has now been harvested. Duration 2 – 4 hours.
From the west side of Brewlands Bridge, take the road north towards Braemar. After 3 miles, at the first fork in the road, follow it round to the left. If you reach Forter Castle on your right, you have gone 100 metres too far. Stay on this road for 1.4 miles until Mount Blair is over your left shoulder. As the road begins to drop down an incline, there is a five-bar gate on your left. Either park there or go on a little further and park by the edge of the tree plantation. Follow the track from the gate up to the top for some 360° stunning views. It is a good pull to the top, so be warned!! Duration 1 – 3 hours.
There is a car park especially for the Reekie Linn on the north side of the Bridge of Craigisla, about 12 minutes’ drive from Brewlands Estate. This is a beautiful spot, with picnic tables by the river, whilst the bridge itself is attractive. Reekie is the Scots for smoky, Linn is the Gallic for waterfall.
Begin the walk by heading downriver, passing the picnic tables on the grassy banks. The path goes through a gate and then runs through picturesque woodland beside the rushing River Isla. Watch out for dippers, for whom this is a favourite habitat. This first section of the walk crosses hard bedrock, but a little further down the river the rock is more easily-eroded sandstone – the falls have worn the sandstone away and created a spectacular gorge. Soon the path rises gently and it becomes obvious that the falls are directly below in the gorge. Although it is possible to detour to look down onto the falls here, great care is needed, as the vegetation and rocks are often very slippery with spray. Please stick to the fairly level ground – or give it a miss, as the falls are much better seen further along the main path. From here on there is a dramatic gorge immediately on the right – an unprotected drop of over 45 metres. TAKE CARE. On this section, you can see why the falls got their name as the spray from the cataract often fills the gorge with fine mist.
Continuing on the path, a natural viewpoint is reached looking back upriver to the falls, and it is from here that they are seen to best effect. If the flow is not so great then the falls are a double leap of 6 metres and then 18 metres, but when the Isla is in spate they merge into a single fall – and it is the great volume of water that make the Reekie Linn so impressive. The force is so great that the plunge pool beneath the falls has been gouged to a depth of 36 metres – undermining the falls and no doubt leading to their eventual collapse. Unseen from the path is the Black Dub, a large cave where a local outlaw is said to have seen the Devil in the form of a giant black dog – so frightening that he gave himself up. If you wish, it is possible to continue on the narrowing path between the top of the gorge and the fields, but it does become increasingly rough and eventually it is necessary to turn back and retrace your steps to the car park.
Located over the River Garry at the Killicrankie visitor centre, bungee jump from a bridge at the only permanent bungee location in the UK – Ace Adventures. Tel 01309 611729.
Our area of Perthshire and Aberdeenshire are the places to go if you would like to visit some Scottish castles. There are more castles per acre here than any other part of the UK, with more than 260 found in the region.
Here are some of the highlights:
Balmoral Castle, the summer residence of the British Royal Family. Open for much of the year. Location: In the Cairngorm National Park near Ballater. Try the Fife Arms or The King’s new restaurant in the Old Station at Ballater.
Blair Castle is the ancient seat of the Dukes of Atholl and home to Europe’s last private army, the Atholl Highlanders. A superb sample of Scottish baronial architecture, very near to the consumer heaven of House of Bruar.
Braemar Castle, a 17th-century Gothic Revival castle set in the Cairngorms National Park on the way to Balmoral. Location: Braemar. We suggest you visit the Braemar Games museum in a charming new building on the Games field.
Craigievar Castle is a characterful pink castle set in the Grampian mountains, which is said to have been the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Cinderella castle. Location: Craigievar, Aberdeenshire.
Dunnottar Castle, a castle perched atop a headland with sheer cliffs dropping into the North Sea on all sides; one of Scotland’s most iconic castles. This is where the Scottish Crown Jewels were hidden from Oliver Cromwell Location: Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire.
Edinburgh Castle is the great historic castle of Scotland. It stands on Castle rock, which has been occupied by humans since the Stone Age. Unmissable.
Glamis Castle, the childhood home of the late Queen Mother and birthplace of the late Princess Margaret . Another fairy tale castle, full of turrets and secret rooms.
Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s most important castles and once favoured resident of the Stewart monarchs.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre is a 35 minutes drive and shows light-hearted plays throughout the summer. Telephone the box office 01796 472680.
Perth Repertory Theatre has a wide variety of performances, box office 01738 621031.
Persie Distillery is just 8 miles away, on the A93 to Blairgowrie. Well worth a visit. Tel 01250 886798.
There are over 30 golf courses within l hour’s drive of the house. There are two 18 hole and two 9-hole courses within 14 miles: Alyth (01828 632 268), originally designed by the master Old Tom Morris of St Andrews and completed by the famous James Braid, and Strathmore Golf Course (01828 633 322). The Championship courses at The Royal and Ancient at St. Andrews (01334 460 000), Carnoustie (01241 852 480), Gleneagles (0800 704 705) and Rosemount (01250 872 594) are all within 1.5 hour’s drive, and all accept non-members. For a fun family day, try Britain’s highest 9-hole course at Dalmunzie where there are no number / age restrictions (01250 885 224).
Scotland is not only where J.K. Rowling wrote the famous Harry Potter series, but it is also home to countless Harry Potter filming locations, many of which are in the Highlands! If you are a true fan, here are some Harry Potter filming locations that should be on the list…
This is a high Victorian railway bridge standing 31 meters off the ground and reaching 131 metres long. It is mostly referred to as ‘the Harry Potter Bridge’ and you will recognise it as the route the Hogwarts Express takes in the films. You can see it from the rod or experience the bridge yourself by going on the Jacobite Steam Train.
Hop on at Ben Nevis near Fort William and enjoy an 84-mile round trip of amazing Highland views. Keep an eye out for Harry and Ron in the flying car!
Here you will find the second-highest waterfall in Britain, Steall Fall, and this is seen in the background of Quidditch matches. But perhaps the most memorable scene it features in is when Harry battles with the Horntail dragon in the Goblet of Fire.
Glen Coe is a place of beauty and dramatic landscape. It was featured throughout the Prisoner of Azkaban film and is probably most memorable in the scene where Hermione Granger punches Malfoy in the face!
Make sure you put these Harry Potter locations on the map; they make for fun days out in Scotland!
Highland Games, a great traditional festival of local Scottish culture, with tossing of cabers, piping and highland dancing competitions, mountain races and tugs of war, take place on Fridays and/or Saturdays throughout the summer. Ask Simon for details of all those in the area, and how to attend.
Our local Highland Games, the Glenisla Games, take place 2 miles north of the house on the road to Braemar (B951), on the banks of the river Isla, on the third Friday after the first Tuesday in August. The King attended the 150th Glenisla Games in 2019. The first celebration took place in 1856 when the Glenisla Highland and Friendly Society was formed. The Games have continued every year since, with the exception of the two World Wars, and in 1900 when they were cancelled owing to the death of both the Patron and the Secretary. An entry in the 1859 records reads “dinner and drink to a policeman 5 shillings, candles for the ball 3 shillings”.
An hour’s drive from Brewlands, the Braemar Games, which are always attended by the Royal Family, are held on the first Saturday in September.
For details of how to book a bespoke Highland Games on Brewlands Estate for your own group, ask Simon.
Horse racing at Perth Racecourse – c. 45 mins away. Tel. 01738 551597. The season runs from April – September.
Riding is available at Pathhead Stables in Kirriemuir, 01575 572173. These stables can offer riding and off-road trekking to suit all abilities and sizes.
Horse riding, trekking and lessons are available at Glen Tanar Equestrian Centre, Aboyne. Tel. 01339 886448.
Pony trekking and riding lessons are available at Highlands Unbridled Riding Centre, Ballogie, Aboyne. Tel. 01339 887676
There are many myths and legends about places in Scotland, but none greater than Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. Loch Ness lies to the south of Inverness and is Scotland’s longest loch and the UK’s deepest, measuring 23 miles long. The legend of the Loch Ness Monster stretches as far back as the 6th century when a monk saw a man dragged below the surface by an unknown water beast. In 1933, Aldie Mackay spotted a large whale-like creature in the loch – whilst others suggest that the creature is like a plesiosaurus – a Jurassic creature with long neck and flippers.
Locals and visitors to the area have documented sightings. Some people believe, some do not, but we will leave that up to you!
Loch Ness itself is a lovely place to visit. You can take a boat tour down the loch which gives you a historical insight into the loch and Urquhart Castle.
Skiing, ski hire and lessons are available at the Glenshee Ski Centre, 15 miles. This is the UK’s most extensive ski area with 40 kilometres of runs for all levels of experience. Tel. 01339 741320.
There is also a ski centre at Aviemore – Cairngorm Mountain is a 90 mile drive. Tel. 01479 811066.
The Lecht Ski Centre is 50 miles away. Tel. 01975 851440.
Visit the National Parks: your gateway to true wilderness. There are two National Parks in Scotland and both are equally outstanding.
Encompassing Speyside and parts of Moray and Aberdeenshire. It has its own mountain range and two ski centres – The Cairngorm Ski Resort and The Lecht. Aviemore is where you will find ski hire centres, mountain bike hire, kayak lessons and horse riding – there is much on offer.
Set right on the border of the Highlands, it is the ideal area for exploration and adventure. This was Scotland’s first National Park, and the area consists of 21 Munros, 22 lochs and over 50 designated Special Nature Conservation Sites. You can enjoy everything from boat tours and water sports to hill climbing and retail therapy.
Off-road driving and 4×4 experiences at Gleneagles Hotel. Tel. 0800 704 705.
Land Rover Experience, Dunkeld. Tel. 01350 727 720
Edinburgh is one of Europe’s great cities.
The National Galleries of Scotland are universally regarded as some of the best art galleries in the world, containing much of the collection of the French State that was sold off after the French revolution.
The entire city centre is composed of 2 World Heritage Sites – the medieval Old Town and the 18th century New Town. Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish crown jewels, occupies a spectacular site, with The Royal Mile leading from the castle past the High Courts, the City chambers and historic Canongate church to the Palace of Holyrood House, the King’s official residence in Edinburgh. Don’t miss the one o’ clock gun fired from the castle each day. Next to the palace is the remarkable contemporary architecture of the Scottish Parliament building, and next to both are the crags of the extinct volcano, Arthur’s seat, now a huge park. Those who climb to the top are rewarded with a view of the whole city.
Michelin starred restaurants abound: we recommend Martin Wishart and also Fishers in Leith. There are restaurants based on many different cuisines including really good Japanese: Kanpai and Yamato are always full of Japanese people, a mark of approval. There are Indian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Mexican restaurants, etc etc. For excellent pub food go to the Scran and Scallie in Raeburn Place.
The world-famous Edinburgh International Festival takes place during the last three weeks of August, with performances by the best classical opera, ballet, theatre and classical music performers in the world. Alongside this is the Festival Fringe with over 1000 impromptu ‘happenings’, on every street corner and space, featuring the truly brilliant, and also the truly dreadful. The last night of the Festival features a free spectacular firework concert at Edinburgh Castle. You may also want to attend the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a hugely popular spectacle which takes place at Edinburgh Castle for 4 weeks in August.
Edinburgh is l hr 40 minutes from Brewlands Estate. Parking can be difficult, and the city centre is all very accessible on foot, so we suggest you use the park and ride at North Queensferry on the north side of the Forth Bridge. The train then takes you to the absolute centre of the city. There are buses, trams and taxis in the centre too.
Rosslyn Chapel, made famous by the book and film, The Da Vinci Code, is 40 minutes from the city centre.
We can recommend ‘blue’ guides for Edinburgh and indeed for the whole of Scotland who can show you all the major sites of this wonderful ‘World Heritage Site’ city. We can arrange tours. Contact Simon.
There are so many places to suggest you visit that it is hard to list them all. Other local places to note are Killiecrankie, Loch Tummel, Loch Tay, The Angus Folk Museum at Glamis, Scone Palace at Perth (Scone was one of the ancient capitals of Scotland), Captain Scott of the Antarctic’s ship, Discovery and the new V & A Museum, both in Dundee.
The King and his wider family are in residence in and around Balmoral Castle (l hour forty minutes from the house but allow 2 hours) during August and September. His Majesty goes to the small local church at Crathes every Sunday. If you wish to join that service, please go early as there is usually a queue for entry and those at the back of the queue do not always get in. You may have seen photos of the Royal Family going to church at Sandringham on Christmas Day: the atmosphere at Crathes is similar.
The Royal Family also attend the Braemar Gathering (Highland Games) every year. This takes place at the Gathering Ground at Braemar on the first Saturday of September. Again, for a good seat, go early.
We suggest Loch Shandra or Kelpies Pool on the River Isla 3 miles north of the houses which are perfect for wild swimming but please always take care of yourself and especially young children. Wild swimming can be dangerous. Beautiful and utterly peaceful, Loch Shandra, 15 minutes from the house, is perfect for fishing, swimming and picnicking. It has wide grassy banks on which to sunbathe and, while easily accessible along a small road, there is no noise or sight of traffic.
How To get to Loch Shandra: From the east side of Brewlands Bridge, take the road south signed to Kirriemuir for 2.25 miles, and then take the road to the left, which comes right back on itself, signed for West Freuchies Glenisla B & B and Glenmarkie Riding Centre. Stay on this road for 0.3 miles and then park in the car park on the left. Follow the forestry road for 0.5 miles, until you see Loch Shandra on your left.
To get to Kelpies’ Pool: Turn north past the old bridge, to the T-junction. Bear left, (in effect straight on) to Braemar, on the B951. After 2.2 miles at the T-junction, turn right to Folda and Auchavan. At the next T-junction (0.6 miles) turn left to Auchavan. After 0.5 miles park on the side of the road beside a cottage called Dalvannie. Go through the second gate on the right, walk across the field, through another gate by a ruin and over the fence to Kelpies Pool (this takes approx. 2-3 minutes).
Perth Leisure Centre, Glasgow Road, Perth. Tel. 01738 454654
No swimming is allowed on Brewlands Estate itself as it is very dangerous
Splash near Kenmore, Perthshire. Tel. 01887 829292. White water rafting, quad biking (adults only) and canyoning (no previous experience required) from April – October.
Nae Limits, Ballinluig by Pitlochry. Tel. 01796 482600. White water rafting, canyoning, river bugs, kayaking, adventure tubing, cliff jumping, quad biking.
Why not visit a whisky distillery? There are several we can strongly recommend within reach of Brewlands Estate. For a full day trip head north through Braemar and the King’s Estate at Balmoral and over the Grampians on the Cockbridge to Tomintoul road, the B976, towards Elgin and Speyside and its Malt Whisky Trail.
The Macallan distillery is open for tours with an excellent visitor centre.
The Glenlivet distillery is close by.
Return via Aviemore and the A9 to Pitlochry, thence to Kirkmichael and Glenisla. A day of spectacular wild Highland scenery.
For a day of utterly different, softer, but still truly spectacular scenery with lochs, huge trees and pretty villages, drive from Perth to Crieff and take the Comrie road. One mile beyond Crieff there is a clearly signposted turning to the right to Scotland’s oldest (legitimate!) distillery at Glenturret (one hour from Glenisla) where there are superb visitor and restaurant facilities.
Return via Lochearnhead, Killin, Aberfeldy and Pitlochry, or turn north just before Aberfeldy to Loch Tummel and thence to Pitlochry.
Both of the tours we have suggested take you through superb – and very different – scenery.
Ziptrek, based in Aviemore, is a guided journey made up of 14 zip wires along a 2-k course flying high over stunning river gorge. Tel. 01540 651784.
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