recommended activities

We are superbly centrally placed for exploring the scenic beauties and the great outdoors of Highland Perthshie and beyond. Our central position completely opens up this veritable kaleidoscope of things to do and see, and makes Dunalastair a must visit, not just for its hospitality but as a whole destination experience - a 'must visit' to appreciate much of the very best of the Highlands of Scotland too.

In this section, we'll set the scene for some of the highlights from the wealth of tourism riches which await you. Then have a good browse through our local area and activities sections for more information and ideas, before perhaps settling on our special offers pages for a while for some great deals.

We work closely with many activity providers of all kinds in the area and are in a unique position to 'bolt on' your choice, or choices - from an almost endless variety of wonderful local outdoor activities, from relaxing to challenging - on foot, on horseback, on wheels and on water.

Visitor Attractions

• Visit Blair Castle, the most visited Castle in Scotland. Enjoy a tour of the castle followed by a walk through Diana's Grove.

• Visit 'Queens View' and marvel as Queen Victoria did at the beautiful scenery overlooking Loch Tummel onto Schiehallion.

• Climb the 'Schiehallion' Munro, one of the best known landmarks and view points in the Central Highlands - or for the less energetic climb Craig Varr and enjoy panoramic views of the Rannoch area.

• Watch the sun set on Loch Rannoch and the far Glencoe mountains.

• Take a tour of Edradour Distillery - enjoy a complimentary dram at Scotland 's smallest distillery, near Pitlochry.

• Take the ' West Highland Line' - undeniably Europe 's most scenic train journey, from Rannoch Station through Rannoch Moor to Fort William or Mallaig.

• Visit House of Bruar, the Harrods of the North - truly Scottish retail therapy!

• Take a tour of Blair Athol Distillery, near Pitlochry

• Walk through the Black Wood of Rannoch, one of the last remaining parts of the Great Caledonian Pine Forest.

• Visit one of the most famous, yet rarely visited untouched glens in all of the Highlands - Glen Lyon.

• Visit Clan Donnachaidh Museum at Bruar Falls .

• Visit Castle Menzies, seat of the Clan Menzies Chief, near Aberfeldy.

• Take time to browse the interesting gift shops, jewellers, arts and crafts shops, forges, antique shops and art galleries within the surrounding towns and villages.

• Visit the pretty towns and villages of Highland Perthshire, investigate Aberfeldy, Pitlochry, Blair Athol, Dunkeld, Fortingall and Kenmore.

Participate in one of the many Outdoor Activities on offer in or near Rannoch. Tailor made sporting programmes and a wide range of activities are available including, clay pigeon shooting, off-road driving, quad biking, fishing on Loch Rannoch or any of the nearby lochs and rivers, sailing, yachting, walking and hiking, mountain biking, golf, horse riding or for the more adventurous white water rafting or canyoning.

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